Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Tracy Dr.
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Tracy Dr. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 0.8 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. It is a straightforward spot to reach the sand on this stretch of the coast. For warm-weather beach days, summer is the season to aim for. Typical averages from the Newport/Morehead City weather station, about 11 miles away, put July and August highs near 87°F with lows around 70°F. Late spring and early fall are milder, with May highs near 78°F and September highs near 82°F. Several other outdoor options lie within a short drive. Cedar Point Campground, about 4 miles away, offers saltwater fishing. The Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt hike is nearby, as is the Patsy Pond Green Loop at about 5 miles. The Bear Island Trail paddling route is roughly 6.6 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 Tracy 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, 11 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 CampgroundSaltwater fishing4.1 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking4.3 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking4.4 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking4.9 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking5 mi
- Blue TrailHiking5 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHiking5 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing6.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
