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Ocracoke: Unnamed Beach Access

North Carolina

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Ocracoke: Unnamed Beach Access is a beach access on Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Hatteras, about 6 miles away. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cape Hatteras show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 75°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. Cape Point Campground is about 9 miles away, and Ocracoke Campground, a saltwater fishing spot, is about 9 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Lot

Fee

Free

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Ocracoke: Unnamed Beach 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 61–84°F and lows of 46–71°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cape Hatteras Ap, NC weather station, 9.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan55° high41° low
  2. Feb57° high41° low
  3. Mar61° high46° low
  4. Apr69° high54° low
  5. May77° high63° low
  6. Jun84° high71° low
  7. Jul87° high75° low
  8. Aug87° high74° low
  9. Sep83° high71° low
  10. Oct75° high61° low
  11. Nov66° high52° low
  12. Dec59° high45° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Hatteras, North Carolina · 6 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Cape Hatteras National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Ocracoke: Unnamed Beach Access open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It doesn't name Ocracoke: Unnamed Beach Access, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

  • Cape Point & Frisco campgrounds and several ORV ramps remain closed

    Park closure covering Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  • Project Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton

    Park closure covering Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  • Closure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project

    Park closure covering Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore

As of · Source: NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Ocracoke: Unnamed Beach 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.

  1. Jan

    55° / 41°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    57° / 41°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    61° / 46°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    69° / 54°

    9 wet

  5. May

    77° / 63°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    84° / 71°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 75°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 74°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 71°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    75° / 61°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    66° / 52°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    59° / 45°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cape Hatteras Ap, NC, 9.8 mi away at 11 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.