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Carova Beach
4.9★ · 45 Google ratings · Carova Beach, North Carolina
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Sand
300 ft from the water to the back
Map of Carova Beach
Guide
Good to know
Visit to see wild Spanish mustangs
The beach is known for herds of wild horses that visitors frequently encounter during their drive.
Bring a capable 4WD vehicle
The beach has loose sand and deep ruts that will strand conventional cars, resulting in expensive towing.
Plan for remote location with no services
The nearest town has limited public facilities, so bring water, food and supplies before arriving.
Expect mosquitoes, especially at dusk
One visitor specifically warned of wild mosquitoes, so bring insect repellent for comfort.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.0 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:42 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Carova Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Carova Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
