Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and 12th St.
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and 12th St. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2 miles from the town of Indian Beach. It is a straightforward way onto the sand, and the official description adds little beyond that. 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 short trails sit within a few miles, including the Patsy Pond Green Loop and the Patsy Pond Blue Loop, both about 3.4 miles away, and the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Trail at about 6 miles. For saltwater fishing, Cedar Point Campground is roughly 9 miles off.
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: Ocean Dr. and 12th St.
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, 7.3 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 LOOPHiking3.3 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHiking3.4 mi
- Blue TrailHiking3.4 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking3.5 mi
- Yellow TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature TrailHiking5.9 mi
- Alice G. Hoffman Nature TrailHiking6 mi
- Cedar Point CampgroundSaltwater fishing8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
