Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Fairfax Rd.
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Fairfax Rd. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2.7 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. It serves as a straightforward way onto the sand for anyone reaching the area by car. 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 trails sit within a few miles of the access. Patsy Pond Green Loop is about 3.5 miles away, and Patsy Pond Blue Loop and the Blue Trail are each about 3.7 miles off. For fishing, Cedar Point Campground is roughly 5.8 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: Ocean Dr. and Fairfax Rd.
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, 9.5 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 LOOPHiking3.5 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHiking3.7 mi
- Blue TrailHiking3.7 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking3.7 mi
- Yellow TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Cedar Point CampgroundSaltwater fishing5.8 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking6 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
