Holden Beach: 317 Ocean Blvd East: End of Ave D
About
Holden Beach: 317 Ocean Blvd East: End of Ave D is a public beach access point on Holden Beach in North Carolina, about 2.3 miles from the town of Varnamtown. The access sits at the end of Ave D off Ocean Blvd East and offers parking, with no fee to use it. For the most comfortable beach weather, summer brings typical July highs around 87°F with lows near 73°F, while September stays warm at about 82°F, according to typical averages from the nearby Shallotte Ag weather station. October cools to highs near 74°F, and winter days run in the mid-50s to high 50s. Nearby options for a walk include the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail, about 8.6 miles away, and Running Brook Trail Northeast, about 9.2 miles off.
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.
Location
Holden Beach: 317 Ocean Blvd East: End of Ave D
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, 8.2 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: 317 Ocean Blvd East: End of Ave D
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, 8.2 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.
