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Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Fawn Dr.

North Carolina

About

Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Fawn Dr. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 1.8 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. It serves as a way onto the sand for anyone heading to the shore in this stretch of the coast. 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 2.9 miles away, offers saltwater fishing. The Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt and its A section are both about 3 miles off for a walk. Paddlers can reach the Bear Island Trail, roughly 4.1 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 Fawn Dr.

North Carolina

Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata

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, 13 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

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

Where it is

Nearest town: Emerald Isle, North Carolina · 1.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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