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Nags Head: Jennette's Pier Bathhouse Ocean Access

North Carolina

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Nags Head: Jennette's Pier Bathhouse Ocean Access is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by NC Aquariums and set within a NC Land and Water Fund Project. The nearest town is Nags Head, about 3 miles away. The access has restrooms, accessible access and parking, and there is no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Manteo airport weather station show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Several trails lie within about 8 miles, including the BI BW Coquina Boardwalk at roughly 6 miles, the FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail at about 7 miles, the FR TR Freedmens Trail at about 7 miles, and the Oregon Inlet Campground social trails at about 8 miles.

Beach Details

Parking

Large lot

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

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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Nags Head: Jennette's Pier Bathhouse Ocean Access

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: Aug–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 48–72°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Manteo Ap, NC weather station, 5.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan51° high36° low
  2. Feb52° high37° low
  3. Mar59° high43° low
  4. Apr68° high51° low
  5. May75° high60° low
  6. Jun82° high69° low
  7. Jul86° high73° low
  8. Aug84° high72° low
  9. Sep79° high69° low
  10. Oct71° high58° low
  11. Nov61° high48° low
  12. Dec55° high40° low

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

Where it is

  • NC Land and Water Fund Project · Public land
Nearest town
Nags Head, North Carolina · 3.1 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Nags Head: Jennette's Pier Bathhouse Ocean Access

Best months: March–June and August–December. 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

    51° / 36°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 37°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    59° / 43°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 51°

    7 wet

  5. May

    75° / 60°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 69°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 73°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 72°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 69°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 58°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    61° / 48°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    55° / 40°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manteo Ap, NC, 5.8 mi away at 13 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.