Ocean Isle Beach: Monroe Access
About
Ocean Isle Beach: Monroe Access is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about a mile from the town of Ocean Isle Beach. It's a straightforward place to reach the sand, with parking, restrooms and an accessible route to the beach. There is no fee to use it. For a beach visit, summer brings the warmest weather, with typical July highs around 87°F and lows near 73°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte. Late spring and early fall are milder, with typical May highs near 78°F and October highs around 74°F. If you want to stretch your legs beyond the shoreline, the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 2 miles away, and the Bird Island Trail is roughly 6 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
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
Ocean Isle Beach: Monroe 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, 3.7 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
Nearby
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Bird Island TrailHiking6.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
