Sunset Beach: 10th Street
About
Sunset Beach: 10th Street is a public beach access point in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, managed by the town. The nearest town center is about 1.5 miles away, and the access has parking. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times for a beach day. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte put May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July averages climb to about 87°F. For more time outdoors, Bird Island Trail is about 2 miles away, and Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is roughly 6 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Street / roadside
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Sunset Beach: 10th Street
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, 7.5 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
Bird Island TrailHikingPhoto: kakissel, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)2.2 mi- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking6.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: 10th Street
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, 7.5 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.