Topsail Beach: Smith Ave (O-15)
About
Topsail Beach: Smith Ave (O-15) is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Topsail Beach and about 0.8 miles from the town itself. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site and no fee to use it. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Surf City weather station show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. If you want to pair a beach visit with a walk, Hogans Trail and Corbett Spur Trail are both about 7.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small 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.
Location
Topsail Beach: Smith Ave (O-15)
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 63–84°F and lows of 40–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Surf City, NC weather station, 7.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan55° high34° low
- Feb57° high36° low
- Mar63° high40° low
- Apr72° high50° low
- May78° high59° low
- Jun84° high68° low
- Jul87° high71° low
- Aug87° high70° low
- Sep82° high65° low
- Oct74° high54° low
- Nov66° high43° low
- Dec59° high36° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Topsail Beach: Smith Ave (O-15)
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
55° / 34°
Feb
57° / 36°
Mar
63° / 40°
Apr
72° / 50°
May
78° / 59°
Jun
84° / 68°
Jul
87° / 71°
Aug
87° / 70°
Sep
82° / 65°
Oct
74° / 54°
Nov
66° / 43°
Dec
59° / 36°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Surf City, NC, 7.4 mi away at 24 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.
