Sunset Beach: 1220 Main Street East
About
Sunset Beach: 1220 Main Street East is a public beach access point in the town of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, about 1.5 miles from the town center. The access is managed by the town of Sunset Beach and has parking for visitors heading down to the sand. Typical averages from the Shallotte Ag weather station, about 7.4 miles away, point to late spring and early fall as the most comfortable times to visit. May highs run around 78°F and October highs around 74°F, while July averages climb to about 87°F. Two trails are close by. Bird Island Trail is about 2.4 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: 1220 Main Street East
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, 7.4 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 TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking6.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
