Kure Beach: Fort Fisher Aquarium
About
Kure Beach: Fort Fisher Aquarium is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by New Hanover County and located about 2.5 miles from the town of Kure Beach. The access has restrooms and parking, and a fee is charged. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October, while July highs average about 92°F. Trails start close by. Ramsgate Trail is about 0.1 mile away and Basin Trail is about 0.6 mile away. Sand Live Oak Trail and Sugarloaf Trail are a little over 5 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Kure Beach: Fort Fisher Aquarium
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: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 35–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 5.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan60° high35° low
- Feb62° high38° low
- Mar68° high43° low
- Apr76° high51° low
- May83° high60° low
- Jun88° high69° low
- Jul92° high73° low
- Aug90° high71° low
- Sep87° high66° low
- Oct79° high54° low
- Nov70° high44° low
- Dec63° high38° low
Nearby
- Ramsgate TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Basin TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Sand Live Oak TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Oak Toe TrailHiking5.3 mi
- Sugarloaf TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Fitness TrailHiking5.6 mi
- Campground TrailHiking5.7 mi
- Snow's Cut TrailHiking6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
