Ocean Isle Beach: Oxford Access
About
Ocean Isle Beach: Oxford Access is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about a mile from the town of Ocean Isle Beach. It serves as a simple way onto the sand rather than a destination with a set route, so there's no distance or climb to plan around. For comfortable beach weather, late spring through early fall works well. Typical averages from the nearby Shallotte weather station put June highs in the mid-80s, while September stays warm with highs around 82°F and lows near 67°F. Summer brings the most wet days, with about nine or ten a month in July and August. If you want to stretch your legs beyond the beach, Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 2.7 miles away, and Bird Island Trail lies roughly 6 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: Oxford 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, 4.1 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 TrailHiking2.7 mi
Bird Island TrailHikingPhoto: kakissel, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Ocean Isle Beach: Oxford Access
Best months: September–June. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
56° / 36°
8 wet
Feb
58° / 39°
8 wet
Mar
65° / 44°
8 wet
Apr
72° / 53°
8 wet
May
78° / 62°
8 wet
Jun
84° / 69°
8 wet
Jul
87° / 73°
9 wet
Aug
86° / 72°
10 wet
Sep
82° / 67°
8 wet
Oct
74° / 56°
7 wet
Nov
65° / 45°
7 wet
Dec
59° / 39°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shallotte Ag, NC, 4.1 mi away at 20 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
