Ocean Isle Beach: Starboard Access
About
Ocean Isle Beach: Starboard Access is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Ocean Isle Beach and about 1.6 miles from the town itself. It is a simple way onto the sand. Summer is the warm stretch here, with typical July highs around 87°F and lows near 73°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte. For milder days, May and September typically reach highs of about 78°F and 82°F. To pair a beach visit with a walk, the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail lies about 3.4 miles away, and the Bird Island Trail is about 5.1 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: Starboard 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, 4.8 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 TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Bird Island TrailHiking5.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
