Wrightsville Beach: North Ridge Lane
About
Wrightsville Beach: North Ridge Lane is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Wrightsville Beach and about 1.3 miles from the town itself. The access is accessible, making it a straightforward way onto the sand for visitors who need it. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wilmington show May highs around 81°F and October highs around 76°F, while July highs reach about 90°F. Several trails lie within a short drive if you want to pair a beach visit with a walk. Chancellors Walk is about 4.9 miles away, Outer Loop about 5.8 miles, and Wade Park Loop and the Gary Shell Cross City Trail are each about 6.5 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Wrightsville Beach: North Ridge Lane
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: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–81°F and lows of 38–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wilmington Intl Ap, NC weather station, 7.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan57° high36° low
- Feb60° high38° low
- Mar67° high44° low
- Apr75° high53° low
- May81° high61° low
- Jun87° high69° low
- Jul90° high73° low
- Aug88° high72° low
- Sep84° high67° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov67° high45° low
- Dec60° high39° low
Where it is
- Nearest town
- Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina · 1.3 mi
Source: USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
Chancellors WalkHikingPhoto: brokewithabachelor's, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)4.9 mi- Outer LoopHiking5.8 mi
- Wade Park LoopHiking6.5 mi
- Gary Shell Cross City TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Hogans TrailHiking7.9 mi
- green trailHiking8 mi
- Corbett Spur TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Blue Clay TrailHiking9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Wrightsville Beach: North Ridge Lane
Best months: September–May. 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
57° / 36°
10 wet
Feb
60° / 38°
9 wet
Mar
67° / 44°
9 wet
Apr
75° / 53°
8 wet
May
81° / 61°
10 wet
Jun
87° / 69°
11 wet
Jul
90° / 73°
13 wet
Aug
88° / 72°
13 wet
Sep
84° / 67°
11 wet
Oct
76° / 56°
9 wet
Nov
67° / 45°
8 wet
Dec
60° / 39°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wilmington Intl Ap, NC, 7.3 mi away at 33 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
