Holden Beach: 329.5 Ocean Blvd West
About
Holden Beach: 329.5 Ocean Blvd West is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2 miles from the town of Holden Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site. 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 6 miles away, and Running Brook Trail Northeast is roughly 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Street / roadside
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: 329.5 Ocean Blvd West
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, 6 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: 329.5 Ocean Blvd West
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, 6 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.
