Oak Island: S Middleton Ave
About
Oak Island: S Middleton Ave is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Oak Island and about 2.4 miles from the town center. The access is accessible, and there is no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, late spring and fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Southport show May highs around 83°F and October highs near 79°F, while July climbs to about 92°F. Within about 10 miles are several short walks, including the Cape Fear Trail, Fort Holmes Trail, Dowitcher Trail and Dogwood Trail.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Oak Island: S Middleton Ave
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, 10 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 TrailHiking9.4 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking9.7 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking9.9 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
