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North Topsail Shores
4.7★ · 32 Google ratings · North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 180 ft away · paid
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Water quality
Good · all 34 samples clean · 2025
Map of North Topsail Shores
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1Parking180 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring dogs and look for shark teeth
Dogs are welcome, and reviewers regularly find shark teeth here, making it a good spot for collectors.
Visit in fall or early morning
October and early September offer beautiful weather with very few crowds and excellent sunrise and sunset views.
Arrive before 9am to avoid parking fees
Parking enforcement does not begin until 9am, allowing free parking for early arrivals on weekdays or weekends.
Download the parking app beforehand
Daytime parking costs $25 per day or $5 per hour through a mobile app, and fines are issued for non-payment.
Expect rip currents at the point
Severe water hazards exist in certain areas, particularly near the point where a deep shelf creates dangerous conditions.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the N
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:53 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at North Topsail Shores?
The nearest mapped parking area is 180 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at North Topsail Shores?
350 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does North Topsail Shores 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.
