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South Beach (North Carolina 28461)
5.0★ · 41 Google ratings, North Carolina
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
None reported
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Map of South Beach (North Carolina 28461)
Guide
Good to know
Come for shallow, calm water
The beach faces south with mild waves and very shallow water extending far.
Plan for sunset walks
The beach's quiet, wide sand and southern exposure make it excellent for evening strolls.
Visit when you want solitude
This is a quiet, never-crowded beach suited for relaxation rather than social activity.
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 · 2017–2026
Bring all supplies you need
There are no restrooms, food vendors, or beverage options anywhere on the beach.
Expect a car-free island
No vehicles are permitted, which keeps the beach peaceful but requires ferry or boat access.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
85°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.9 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:07 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:41 | 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 South Beach?
310 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South 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.
