Oak Island: 26th Place East
About
Oak Island: 26th Place East is a public beach access point in the town of Oak Island, North Carolina, managed by the town itself. It offers parking, and there is no fee to use it, which makes it a simple, low-cost way to reach the sand. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Southport show highs around 83°F in May and 79°F in October, while July runs hottest at about 92°F. If you want to pair a beach day with a walk, several trails sit roughly 8 miles away, including the Cape Fear Trail, Fort Holmes Trail, Dowitcher Trail and Dogwood Trail.
Beach Details
Parking
Street / roadside
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: 26th 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, 9.3 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
- Cape Fear TrailHiking8 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking8.2 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
