Ocean Isle Beach: Isle Plaza Access
About
Isle Plaza Access is a public beach access point managed by the town of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, about 1.5 miles from the town itself. It is a place to reach the sand rather than a hiking route, so there is no trail distance or climb to plan around. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall stand out: typical averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte show highs around 78°F in May and 74°F in October. Midsummer is the warmest stretch, with July highs near 87°F. Two nearby walks add variety to a beach day. Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 3.2 miles away, and Bird Island Trail lies about 5.3 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
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: Isle Plaza 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, 4.6 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
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Bird Island TrailHiking5.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
