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Holden Beach: 343.5 Ocean Blvd East

North Carolina

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Holden Beach: 343.5 Ocean Blvd East is a public beach access point in the town of Holden Beach, North Carolina, which manages it. The nearest town is Varnamtown, about 2.3 miles away. The access has restrooms and parking, and there is no fee to use it. For warm beach weather, early summer is a good fit: typical June averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte run to highs around 84°F and lows near 69°F. Fall stays mild too, with October highs averaging about 74°F. Close by are the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail, about 8.7 miles away, and Running Brook Trail Northeast, about 9.2 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Lot

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

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

Holden Beach: 343.5 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, 8.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan56° high36° low
  2. Feb58° high39° low
  3. Mar65° high44° low
  4. Apr72° high53° low
  5. May78° high62° low
  6. Jun84° high69° low
  7. Jul87° high73° low
  8. Aug86° high72° low
  9. Sep82° high67° low
  10. Oct74° high56° low
  11. Nov65° high45° low
  12. Dec59° high39° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Varnamtown, North Carolina · 2.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Holden Beach: 343.5 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.

  1. Jan

    56° / 36°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    58° / 39°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    65° / 44°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    72° / 53°

    8 wet

  5. May

    78° / 62°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    84° / 69°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 73°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 72°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    82° / 67°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    74° / 56°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    65° / 45°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    59° / 39°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shallotte Ag, NC, 8.3 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.