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Carolina Beach: Oyster Shell Lane

North Carolina

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Carolina Beach: Oyster Shell Lane is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Carolina Beach and located about 0.7 miles from the town itself. The access is accessible, and parking is available on site. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wilmington show May highs around 80°F and September highs around 85°F, while July and August average about 90°F. Several short trails sit close by. Fitness Trail is about 0.8 miles away, and Snow's Cut Trail and Campground Trail are each about 1.1 miles off. Sugarloaf Trail is roughly 1.3 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Street / roadside

Restrooms

None

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Carolina Beach: Oyster Shell Lane

North Carolina

Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Sep–Dec. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–85°F and lows of 38–67°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wilmington 7 Se, NC weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan56° high36° low
  2. Feb59° high38° low
  3. Mar66° high44° low
  4. Apr74° high51° low
  5. May80° high62° low
  6. Jun87° high69° low
  7. Jul90° high74° low
  8. Aug89° high72° low
  9. Sep85° high67° low
  10. Oct76° high56° low
  11. Nov66° high44° low
  12. Dec60° high38° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Carolina Beach, North Carolina · 0.7 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Carolina Beach: Oyster Shell Lane

Best months: September–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    56° / 36°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    59° / 38°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    66° / 44°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    74° / 51°

    8 wet

  5. May

    80° / 62°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 69°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 74°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 72°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    85° / 67°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    76° / 56°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    66° / 44°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    60° / 38°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wilmington 7 Se, NC, 6.9 mi away at 30 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.