Oak Island: SE 49th Street
About
Oak Island: SE 49th Street is a public beach access point in the town of Oak Island, North Carolina, about half a mile from the town center. The town of Oak Island manages it. The access has parking, and there is no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Southport show highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October. Midsummer is hotter, with July highs averaging about 92°F. Several short trails lie within about 7 miles of the beach, 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: SE 49th 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, 8.5 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 TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking7.1 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
