Holden Beach: 122.5 Ocean Blvd East
About
Holden Beach: 122.5 Ocean Blvd East is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 3 miles from the town of Varnamtown. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site and no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July and August run hotter, with highs in the mid-80s. If you want to pair a beach visit with a walk, Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 7.6 miles away, and Running Brook Trail Northeast is about 9.2 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Street / roadside
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.
Location
Holden Beach: 122.5 Ocean Blvd East
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 65–84°F and lows of 44–69°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shallotte Ag, NC weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high36° low
- Feb58° high39° low
- Mar65° high44° low
- Apr72° high53° low
- May78° high62° low
- Jun84° high69° low
- Jul87° high73° low
- Aug86° high72° low
- Sep82° high67° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov65° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Holden Beach: 122.5 Ocean Blvd East
Best months: September–June. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
56° / 36°
8 wet
Feb
58° / 39°
8 wet
Mar
65° / 44°
8 wet
Apr
72° / 53°
8 wet
May
78° / 62°
8 wet
Jun
84° / 69°
8 wet
Jul
87° / 73°
9 wet
Aug
86° / 72°
10 wet
Sep
82° / 67°
8 wet
Oct
74° / 56°
7 wet
Nov
65° / 45°
7 wet
Dec
59° / 39°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shallotte Ag, NC, 7.2 mi away at 20 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
