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Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Conch Ct.

North Carolina

About

Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Conch Ct. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. It gives the public a way onto the sand along the Ocean Dr. and Conch Ct. route. 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 October highs around 74°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. Cedar Point Campground and the Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt are both about 3 miles away. Paddlers can head to Bear Island Trail, about 3.7 miles off, and the Patsy Pond Green Loop is roughly 7.5 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.

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Location

Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Conch Ct.

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, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan54° high34° low
  2. Feb57° high36° low
  3. Mar63° high41° low
  4. Apr71° high50° low
  5. May78° high59° low
  6. Jun84° high67° low
  7. Jul87° high71° low
  8. Aug87° high70° low
  9. Sep82° high65° low
  10. Oct74° high54° low
  11. Nov65° high43° low
  12. Dec59° high37° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Emerald Isle, North Carolina · 2.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

    Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Conch Ct. — Beach in North Carolina | Roamze