Historical Data
🌡️ Water Temperature by Month
Peak temperature 28°C in Jul. This month (Jun): 25°C. Coldest month: 12°C.
Visit Planning
📅 Best Time to Visit Beach Access Inlet And Channel Drives
Jan
Fair
Feb
Fair
Mar
Fair
Apr
Fair
May
Good
Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
Good
Nov
Fair
Dec
Fair
NOAA Data
🌊 Today's Tide Chart
1:08 AM▲ High Tide 1.38 m
8:35 AM▼ Low Tide 0.13 m
1:54 PM▲ High Tide 1.19 m
8:23 PM▼ Low Tide 0.18 m
Source: NOAA Tidal Predictions
Safety
🛟 Beach Safety
Lifeguards
Not Available
Rip Current
High
Jellyfish Season
June, July, August
Parking
Available
Wheelchair Access
No
Rip Current Tip: If caught, swim parallel to shore until free, then angle back to beach. Never swim directly against the current.
Getting Here
🚗 Driving Distance to Beach Access Inlet And Channel Drives
📍 Raleigh, NC
117mi·2h 8mdrive
📍 Charlotte, NC
216mi·3h 56mdrive
📍 Washington, DC
294mi·5h 21mdrive
📍 Philadelphia, PA
382mi·6h 57mdrive
📍 Jacksonville, FL
399mi·7h 15mdrive
📍 Atlanta, GA
421mi·7h 39mdrive
📍 New York, NY
452mi·8h 13mdrive
📍 Orlando, FL
491mi·8h 56mdrive
📍 Tampa, FL
560mi·10h 11mdrive
📍 Detroit, MI
621mi·11h 17mdrive
📍 Boston, MA
625mi·11h 22mdrive
📍 Miami, FL
641mi·11h 39mdrive
📍 Chicago, IL
758mi·13h 47mdrive
📍 New Orleans, LA
824mi·14h 59mdrive
📍 Houston, TX
1,119mi·20h 21mdrive
📍 Dallas, TX
1,138mi·20h 41mdrive
Nearest airports: ILM, MYR, ORF