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Perch Beach Access
4.9★ · 34 Google ratings · Corolla, Virginia
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 575 yd away
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Water
81°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
330 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Perch Beach Access
Guide
Good to know
Visit in early October
Water remains warm enough for swimming and crowds are noticeably lighter than peak summer season.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2021–2026
Expect steep ocean-side steps
The beach access includes a noticeable incline leading to steep steps on the ocean side.
Do not drink the water
The ocean water is not safe for consumption despite the beach's cleanliness and family-friendly atmosphere.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · clear
Water
81°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:10 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 977 Lighthouse Dr, Corolla, NC 27927
🅿 Parking 575 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Perch 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 Perch Beach Access?
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 Perch 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.
When is Perch Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
