Oak Island: 37th E Beach Dr
About
Oak Island: 37th E Beach Dr is a public beach access point in Oak Island, North Carolina, about half a mile from the center of town. It's a simple setup: the access has parking, and there's no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the gentlest seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Southport run to highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October, while July highs typically reach about 92°F with lows near 73°F. If you want to pair a beach visit with a walk, several trails sit roughly 7.5 to 8 miles away, including the Cape Fear Trail, Fort Holmes Trail, Dowitcher Trail and Dogwood Trail.
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: 37th E Beach Dr
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, 8.9 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 TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking7.9 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking7.9 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
