Oak Island: SE 52nd Street
About
Oak Island: SE 52nd Street is a public beach access point in the town of Oak Island, North Carolina, managed by Oak Island and located about 0.6 miles from the town center. It's a simple way onto the sand, with parking on site and no fee to use it. For beach weather, summer is the season. Typical averages from the nearby Southport 5 N weather station put July highs around 92°F, while September still runs about 87°F with lows near 66°F. If you want to pair a beach day with a walk, a handful of trails sit roughly 7 miles away, including the Cape Fear Trail, Fort Holmes Trail, Dowitcher Trail and Sabal Palm 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 52nd 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, 8.4 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 TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking7.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
