Ocean Isle Beach: The Resort/The Isles
About
Ocean Isle Beach: The Resort/The Isles is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Ocean Isle Beach. The nearest community is Seaside, about 1.3 miles away. Typical averages from the Shallotte Ag weather station, about 5.5 miles away, show summer as the warmest stretch. July highs average around 87°F with lows near 73°F, and August is nearly as warm at about 86°F. August also tends to be the wettest month, with roughly 10 days of rain. Late spring and early fall are milder. May averages highs near 78°F, while September runs about 82°F and October about 74°F, and October and November see the fewest wet days, around seven each. Winter is cool, with January highs near 56°F and lows around 36°F. Two trails sit just over 4 miles away for a change from the sand: the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail at about 4.2 miles and the Bird Island Trail at about 4.3 miles.
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: The Resort/The Isles
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, 5.5 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 TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Bird Island TrailHiking4.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
