Emerald Isle: Ocean Drive between Stuart Ave & Purdie Dr
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Drive between Stuart Ave & Purdie Dr is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Emerald Isle and about 0.6 miles from the center of town. For beach weather, summer is the warm season. Typical averages from the Newport/Morehead City station, about 11 miles away, run to highs near 87°F in July and August, while May and October bring milder highs in the upper 70s and mid-70s. Nearby, Cedar Point Campground offers saltwater fishing about 4 miles away, and the Cedar Point Tidelands trail sits just beyond it. The Patsy Pond loops start about 5 miles out, and paddlers can find the Bear Island Trail about 6.4 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 Drive between Stuart Ave & Purdie 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 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking4.2 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking4.2 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking5 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking5.2 mi
- Blue TrailHiking5.2 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHiking5.2 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing6.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
