Caswell Beach: Bill Boyd Way
About
Caswell Beach: Bill Boyd Way is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Caswell Beach and about 1.4 miles from the town itself. It offers a way onto the sand from Bill Boyd Way. For comfortable weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Southport show highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October. Midsummer runs hotter, with July highs averaging about 92°F. Several short trails lie within a few miles if you want to pair a beach visit with a walk. The Cape Fear Trail is about 2.2 miles away, the Fort Holmes Trail about 2.3 miles, and the Dowitcher and Sabal Palm trails are 2.5 and 2.8 miles out.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Caswell Beach: Bill Boyd Way
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: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 35–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan60° high35° low
- Feb62° high38° low
- Mar68° high43° low
- Apr76° high51° low
- May83° high60° low
- Jun88° high69° low
- Jul92° high73° low
- Aug90° high71° low
- Sep87° high66° low
- Oct79° high54° low
- Nov70° high44° low
- Dec63° high38° low
Nearby
- Cape Fear TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Basin TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
