Oak Island & Southport
A laid-back island and a harbor town at the mouth of the Cape Fear.
Out to Eat
The best-reviewed restaurants, from casual favorites to date night.
Know before you go
Oak Island & Southport Right Now
Forecast
TonightMostly Clear57°F
SaturdayMostly Sunny71°F
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy54°F
SundayPartly Sunny72°F
Tides
Today
- Low 4:48 am0.0 ft
- High 11:17 am6.0 ft
- Low 5:46 pm0.6 ft
- High 11:49 pm4.7 ft
Saturday
- Low 5:46 am0.3 ft
- High 12:19 pm5.8 ft
- Low 6:50 pm0.7 ft
Sunrise 7:31 am Sunset 6:23 pm
Beach parking
Paid April 1 to September 30, 9 am to 5 pm. Free before 9, after 5 and all off-season.
Rates change each year; check posted signs or the official site.
Beach safety: rip currents are the biggest risk on this coast. Swim near a lifeguard, check the beach flags, and if you're caught in a current, swim parallel to shore until you're out of it.
What's on
Events in Oak Island & Southport
- Jun–Jul
N.C. 4th of July Festival
About nine days, late June through July 4
North Carolina's official Fourth of July festival, in Southport since 1972: a parade, a flotilla and fireworks over the river.
Dates change from year to year, so check before you book. Brunswick Islands events has the full calendar.
Stay nearby
Make Oak Island & Southport home base
4 Navigate homes in and around Oak Island & Southport, booked direct with no booking-site fees.
Pins show approximate locations. Exact addresses are shared after booking.
