Oak Island: SE 40th Street
About
Oak Island: SE 40th Street is a public beach access point in Oak Island, North Carolina, about 0.3 miles from the center of town and managed by the town itself. The access is accessible, with parking available, and there is no fee to use it. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times for a beach day here. Typical averages from the Southport 5 N weather station nearby put May highs around 83°F and October highs near 79°F, while midsummer climbs to about 92°F in July. For a change from the sand, several trails lie within about 8 miles, including the Cape Fear Trail at roughly 7 miles, the Fort Holmes Trail and the Dowitcher Trail, each a little farther out.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
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: SE 40th Street
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, 8.8 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 TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking7.8 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking7.8 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
