Kure Beach: South of the Kure Beach Pier
About
Kure Beach: South of the Kure Beach Pier is a public beach access point in the town of Kure Beach, North Carolina, which manages it. The access sits on the stretch of shoreline just south of the Kure Beach Pier, about a tenth of a mile from the center of town, and a fee is charged to use it. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall tend to be the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Southport show May highs around 83°F and October highs around 79°F, while July highs average about 92°F. If you want to pair a beach visit with a walk, several trails lie a short drive away. Ramsgate Trail is about 2.5 miles off, Sand Live Oak Trail about 2.9 miles, Basin Trail about 3 miles and Sugarloaf Trail about 3.1 miles.
Beach Details
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Kure Beach: South of the Kure Beach Pier
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, 5.8 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 TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Sand Live Oak TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Basin TrailHiking3 mi
- Sugarloaf TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Oak Toe TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Fitness TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Campground TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Snow's Cut TrailHiking3.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
