Emerald Isle: Shorerush Dr
About
Emerald Isle: Shorerush Dr is a public beach access point in the town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, which manages it. The access sits about 0.7 miles from the center of Emerald Isle. For a beach visit, the warmest stretch runs from June through September, when typical highs at a nearby weather station reach about 84 to 87°F, with lows near 70°F in July and August. Late spring and early fall are milder, with May averaging highs around 78°F and October around 74°F. Close by, Cedar Point Campground offers saltwater fishing about 3 miles away, and the Cedar Point Tidelands trail is about 3.4 miles off. Paddlers can head to the Bear Island Trail, roughly 5 miles away, while the Patsy Pond Green Loop sits about 6 miles from the access.
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: Shorerush 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, 12 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 fishing3.2 mi
Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHikingPhoto: pmuellr, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)3.4 mi
Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHikingPhoto: pmuellr, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)3.5 mi- Bear Island TrailCanoeing5.2 mi
Walking pathHikingPhoto: jjmusgrove, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.7 mi- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking6.1 mi
PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)6.2 mi
Blue TrailHikingPhoto: Austin Pursley, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)