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Ocracoke Beach
4.9★ · 133 Google ratings · Ocracoke, North Carolina
✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Ocracoke Beach
1
1Restrooms and showers125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Shell hunting is excellent here
Some beach sections are covered with shells, making this a productive spot for collectors.
Visit in shoulder season for solitude
October and other off-season months offer nearly empty beaches where you can walk for half an hour without seeing anyone.
Plan for ferry access
You can only reach the island by free ferry, but expect 30-45 minutes to load and 40 minutes travel time.
Bring bug spray and sun protection
Horseflies are a significant hazard with painful bites, and wind frequently blows sand into eyes and across gear.
Expect strong waves and steep banks
The water has large waves and a steep drop, making it better for experienced swimmers than beginners or young children.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the NW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:03 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:00 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.
Practical
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📍 Ocracoke, NC 27960
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Ocracoke Beach?
150 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 Ocracoke Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
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