Emerald Isle: Bluewater Dr (EI-32)
About
Emerald Isle: Bluewater Dr (EI-32) is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Emerald Isle and about a mile from the town center. It is a straightforward way onto the sand for anyone staying in or passing through the area. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. Several other spots sit within a few miles. Cedar Point Campground, about 4.4 miles away, offers saltwater fishing. The Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt and the Patsy Pond Green Loop are both about 4.6 miles off, and the Bear Island Trail, a canoeing route, is roughly 6.9 miles away.
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
Emerald Isle: Bluewater Dr (EI-32)
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: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–84°F and lows of 41–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport/Morehead City Wfo, NC weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan54° high34° low
- Feb57° high36° low
- Mar63° high41° low
- Apr71° high50° low
- May78° high59° low
- Jun84° high67° low
- Jul87° high71° low
- Aug87° high70° low
- Sep82° high65° low
- Oct74° high54° low
- Nov65° high43° low
- Dec59° high37° low
Nearby
Cedar Point CampgroundSaltwater fishing4.4 mi
Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHikingPhoto: pmuellr, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.6 mi- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking4.6 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHikingPhoto: pmuellr, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.6 mi
PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.8 mi- Blue TrailHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.8 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.8 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Emerald Isle: Bluewater Dr (EI-32)
Best months: February–June and September–December. 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.
Jan
54° / 34°
11 wet
Feb
57° / 36°
11 wet
Mar
63° / 41°
11 wet
Apr
71° / 50°
10 wet
May
78° / 59°
10 wet
Jun
84° / 67°
12 wet
Jul
87° / 71°
12 wet
Aug
87° / 70°
14 wet
Sep
82° / 65°
12 wet
Oct
74° / 54°
10 wet
Nov
65° / 43°
10 wet
Dec
59° / 37°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newport/Morehead City Wfo, NC, 10.9 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.
