Oak Island: 5th Place West
About
Oak Island: 5th Place West is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by Oak Island and about 2.7 miles from the town of Oak Island. It offers parking, and there is no fee to use it. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October. Midsummer is hotter, with typical highs near 92°F in July. Two trails lie within about 10 miles: the Cape Fear Trail, roughly 9.7 miles away, and the Fort Holmes Trail, about 9.9 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: 5th 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: 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, 11 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 TrailHiking9.7 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
