Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Seadunes Dr.
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Seadunes Dr. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. It's a simple way onto the sand, marked by the intersection that gives it its name. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newport/Morehead City show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, with July and August peaking near 87°F. Cedar Point Campground and the Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt hiking trail both sit about 3 miles away. Paddlers can find the Bear Island Trail roughly 4 miles off, and the PATSY POND GREEN LOOP offers more hiking about 7 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 Seadunes Dr.
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.
- 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
- Cedar Point CampgroundCamping2.9 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking2.9 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking3.1 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing3.8 mi
- Walking pathHiking4.8 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking7.4 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking7.5 mi
- Blue TrailHiking7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
