Sunset Beach: 1602 Main Street East

Sunset Beach: 1602 Main Street East is a public beach access point managed by the town of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, about 1.3 miles from the town itself. The access has parking, which makes it a straightforward place to pull in and walk onto the sand. Typical averages from the Shallotte Ag weather station, about 7 miles away and near sea level, show a long warm season. Summer is hottest, with July highs around 87°F and lows near 73°F, and August close behind at 86°F. Late spring and early fall are milder: May runs about 78°F by day and 62°F at night, while September averages around 82°F and 67°F. October cools to highs near 74°F. Winter is cool rather than cold, with January highs around 56°F and lows near 36°F. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year, with roughly 7 to 10 wet days a month and August the wettest. For time off the beach, Bird Island Trail is about 2.6 miles away, and Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is roughly 5.9 miles away.