Emerald Isle: Hurst Rd (EI-44)
About
Emerald Isle: Hurst Rd (EI-44) is a public beach access point on the North Carolina coast, about 2.3 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. It serves as a numbered access to the beach along this stretch of shoreline. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newport/Morehead City run from highs near 78°F in May to around 74°F in October, while July and August average highs of about 87°F. Several trails lie a short drive inland. The Patsy Pond Green Loop sits about 3.7 miles away, and the Patsy Pond Blue Loop is about 3.9 miles out. Cedar Point Campground, roughly 5.4 miles off, is a saltwater fishing spot. The Bear Island Trail is a canoeing route about 8.2 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: Hurst Rd (EI-44)
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, 9.8 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
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking3.7 mi
Blue TrailHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.9 mi- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.9 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.9 mi
Yellow TrailHikingPhoto: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.4 mi
Cedar Point CampgroundSaltwater fishing5.4 mi
Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHikingPhoto: pmuellr, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.6 mi- Bear Island TrailCanoeing8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Emerald Isle: Hurst Rd (EI-44)
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, 9.8 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.
