Ocean Isle Beach: Chadbourn Access
About
Ocean Isle Beach: Chadbourn Access is a public beach access point on Town of Ocean Isle Beach Open Space in North Carolina, about 1.6 miles from the town of Ocean Isle Beach, which manages it. The access has parking, and there is no fee to use it. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit, with typical highs around 78°F in May and 74°F in October, according to averages from the nearby Shallotte Ag weather station. Midsummer runs warmer, with typical July highs near 87°F. Close by, the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail sits about a mile away, and the Bird Island Trail is roughly 7.5 miles off for a longer outing.
Beach Details
Parking
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
Ocean Isle Beach: Chadbourn Access
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, 2.7 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
Where it is
- Town of Ocean Isle Beach Open Space · Public land
- Nearest town
- Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina · 1.6 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking1 mi
- Bird Island TrailHiking7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
