Sunset Beach: 32nd Street
About
Sunset Beach: 32nd Street is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Sunset Beach and located about 1.6 miles from the town itself. It's a straightforward way onto the sand, with parking available and no fee to use it. For the most comfortable weather, consider late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put May highs around 78°F and October highs around 74°F, while July is warmer at about 87°F. Bird Island Trail is about 1.6 miles away, and the Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is roughly 6.9 miles away if you want to pair a beach visit with a walk.
Beach Details
Parking
Street / roadside
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.
Location
Sunset Beach: 32nd 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, 8.2 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 TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
