Ocean Isle Beach: Raeford Access
About
Ocean Isle Beach: Raeford Access is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 1.2 miles from the town of Ocean Isle Beach. The access is accessible, parking is provided, and 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 at Shallotte. Late spring and early fall are milder, with May highs near 78°F and October highs around 74°F. Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 1.6 miles away, and Bird Island Trail is roughly 6.9 miles away for a longer outing.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
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: Raeford 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, 3.2 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 TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Bird Island TrailHiking6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
