Oak Island: 51st Place West
About
Oak Island: 51st Place West is a public beach access point on Oak Island in North Carolina, about 2.6 miles from the town of Varnamtown. The Town of Oak Island manages the access. There is parking, and there is no fee to use it. For mild weather, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. A nearby station at Shallotte reports typical highs of about 78°F in May and 74°F in October, while July averages reach about 87°F. The closest nearby outing is Running Brook Trail Northeast, a hike about 10 miles away.
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: 51st Place West
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: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 44–69°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shallotte Ag, NC weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high36° low
- Feb58° high39° low
- Mar65° high44° low
- Apr72° high53° low
- May78° high62° low
- Jun84° high69° low
- Jul87° high73° low
- Aug86° high72° low
- Sep82° high67° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov65° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- Running Brook Trail NortheastHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
