Ocracoke Beach, NC

Sunrise to Sunset
511 miles
Ocracoke Beach, NC
Ocracoke Beach, NC view 1
Ocracoke Beach, NC view 2
Temperature
60
°F
UV Index
0
Wind Speed
16
mph
Humidity
73
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~7
min

Beach Alerts

Wind Alert

Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 6 PM-11 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (20mph)

About This Beach

Ocracoke Beach is a pristine, undeveloped barrier island beach boasting miles of white sand and dunes, offering a secluded and tranquil escape. The beach features areas with lifeguards and amenities like restrooms and showers, but also vast stretches of untouched coastline ideal for solitude and exploration. The ferry access adds to its remote charm.

🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances

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Plan Your Visit

Beach Overview

Secluded
Kid Friendly

Amenities

Parking Nearby
Wheelchair Accessible

Activities & Rentals

Surfing

Beachgoers Reviews

4.9

Average Rating

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 11/19/2025, 5:45:00 PM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
17:0063°012 mph0
18:0060°017 mph0
19:0057°018 mph0
20:0056°018 mph0
21:0055°019 mph0
22:0053°020 mph0
23:0053°019 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 11/19/2025, 5:45:00 PM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
17:0064°F1.6 ft5s↓ S-1.5 ft
18:0064°F1.6 ft5s↓ S-1.5 ft
19:0064°F1.6 ft4s↓ S-1.5 ft
20:0064°F1.7 ft4s↓ S-1.7 ft
21:0064°F1.8 ft4s↓ S-2.1 ft
22:0064°F2 ft4s↓ S-2.6 ft
23:0063°F2 ft4s↓ S-3.0 ft

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