Ocean Isle Beach: Leland Access
About
Ocean Isle Beach: Leland Access is a public beach access point on the North Carolina coast, set within the Town of Ocean Isle Beach Open Space about 1.4 miles from the town of Ocean Isle Beach. It's a simple way onto the sand, with parking on site and no fee to use it. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times for a beach day. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July peaks near 87°F. For more time outdoors, the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 1.4 miles away, and the Bird Island Trail lies roughly 7 miles off.
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: Leland 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, 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
Where it is
- Town of Ocean Isle Beach Open Space · Public land
- Nearest town
- Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina · 1.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Bird Island TrailHiking7.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
