Oak Island: 11th Place East
About
Oak Island: 11th Place East is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Oak Island and about 1.8 miles from the town center. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site and no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Southport show May highs around 83°F and October highs near 79°F, while July highs average about 92°F. Several short hikes lie within about 10 miles if you want to pair a beach visit with time on foot. The Cape Fear Trail is about 9 miles away, and the Fort Holmes Trail, Dowitcher Trail and Sabal Palm Trail are all within roughly 9.5 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Oak Island: 11th Place 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: 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, 9.9 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
- Cape Fear TrailHiking8.9 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking9.1 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking9.3 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking9.3 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Oak Island: 11th Place East
Best months: October–May. 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
60° / 35°
8 wet
Feb
62° / 38°
8 wet
Mar
68° / 43°
8 wet
Apr
76° / 51°
7 wet
May
83° / 60°
8 wet
Jun
88° / 69°
9 wet
Jul
92° / 73°
10 wet
Aug
90° / 71°
11 wet
Sep
87° / 66°
9 wet
Oct
79° / 54°
7 wet
Nov
70° / 44°
7 wet
Dec
63° / 38°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Southport 5 N, NC, 9.9 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.
