Oak Island: The Point
About
Oak Island: The Point is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Oak Island and about 2.3 miles from Varnamtown. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking, restrooms and accessible access on site. There is no fee to use it. Summer is the warm stretch here. Typical July highs reach about 87°F and lows sit near 73°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte. October is milder, with typical highs around 74°F and lows near 56°F. For time off the beach, two trails lie close by. The Running Brook Trail Northeast is about 9.6 miles away, and the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 9.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
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: The Point
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: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 44–69°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shallotte Ag, NC weather station, 9.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high36° low
- Feb58° high39° low
- Mar65° high44° low
- Apr72° high53° low
- May78° high62° low
- Jun84° high69° low
- Jul87° high73° low
- Aug86° high72° low
- Sep82° high67° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov65° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- Running Brook Trail NortheastHiking9.6 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
