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Emerald Isle: Ocean Oaks Dr. and Ocean Dr.

North Carolina

About

Emerald Isle: Ocean Oaks Dr. and Ocean Dr. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2.3 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. The access has parking, and there is no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put May highs around 78°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. Cedar Point Campground sits about 2.8 miles away, and the Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt trail is about 2.9 miles off. Paddlers can find the Bear Island Trail about 3.6 miles away, and the PATSY POND GREEN LOOP hike lies roughly 7.6 miles out.

Beach Details

Parking

Small lot

Fee

Free

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 Oaks Dr. and Ocean 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.

  1. Jan54° high34° low
  2. Feb57° high36° low
  3. Mar63° high41° low
  4. Apr71° high50° low
  5. May78° high59° low
  6. Jun84° high67° low
  7. Jul87° high71° low
  8. Aug87° high70° low
  9. Sep82° high65° low
  10. Oct74° high54° low
  11. Nov65° high43° low
  12. Dec59° high37° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Emerald Isle, North Carolina · 2.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

    Emerald Isle: Ocean Oaks Dr. and Ocean Dr. — Beach in North Carolina | Roamze