Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach
Quiet, family-friendly islands at the southern tip of the state.
Out to Eat
The best-reviewed restaurants, from casual favorites to date night.
Know before you go
Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach Right Now
Forecast
TonightMostly Clear then Patchy Fog57°F
SaturdayMostly Sunny71°F
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy53°F
SundayMostly Cloudy73°F
Tides
Today
- Low 4:56 am-0.4 ft
- High 11:21 am5.8 ft
- Low 5:53 pm0.1 ft
- High 11:59 pm4.4 ft
Saturday
- Low 5:54 am-0.1 ft
- High 12:27 pm5.5 ft
- Low 6:56 pm0.3 ft
Sunrise 7:32 am Sunset 6:24 pm
Beach parking
Ocean Isle Beach
Paid April 1 to October 31, 9 am to 5 pm. Free outside those hours and November to March.
Paid April 1 to October 31, 9 am to 5 pm.
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 Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach
- 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.
- Oct
N.C. Oyster Festival
Every October, at Town Center Park
Oyster shucking and eating contests and live music, a tradition since 1978.
Dates change from year to year, so check before you book. Brunswick Islands events has the full calendar.
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