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Currituck County Southern Public Beach Access

4.8★ · 140 Google ratings · Corolla, North Carolina

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At a glance
Parking
575 yd away · fills up
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
79°F
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back

How we know this

Map of Currituck County Southern Public Beach Access
Aerial map of Currituck County Southern Public Beach Access
USGS NAIP 2022 aerial imagery.
Guide

Good to know

Facilities and staff support are strong
Clean restrooms, outdoor showers, and helpful employees who assist with equipment setup and carrying gear to your spot are available.
Go for shelling and wildlife viewing
The beach has plentiful shells and offers opportunities to see dolphins, horseshoe crabs, and other coastal life.
Visit in late April or off-season
Late spring and off-season months offer fewer crowds and easier parking compared to peak summer.
Arrive early to secure parking
The lot fills quickly by late morning, especially during summer and peak season weekends.
Expect a walk from parking
The beach access is a block or more from the parking area.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
82°F · mostly clear
Water
79°F
Waves
0.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the N
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
TimeTideHeight
00:22Low tide
06:17High tide
12:02Low tide
18:35High tide

Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 470 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927
🅿 Parking 575 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Currituck County Southern Public Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 575 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Currituck County Southern Public Beach Access?
275 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Currituck County Southern Public Beach Access 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.