Topsail Island

Twenty-six miles of uncrowded beach, from Surf City to North Topsail.

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The best-reviewed restaurants, from casual favorites to date night.

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Topsail Island Right Now

The forecast, the tides and the beach basics.

Forecast

TonightMostly Clear56°F
SaturdayMostly Sunny70°F
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy53°F
SundayPartly Sunny71°F

From National Weather Service

Tides

Today

Low 4:27 am0.0 ft
High 11:12 am5.9 ft
Low 5:44 pm0.4 ft
High 11:35 pm4.0 ft

Saturday

Low 5:27 am0.3 ft
High 12:13 pm5.5 ft
Low 6:47 pm0.6 ft

Sunrise 7:29 am Sunset 6:20 pm

From NOAA, Ocean City Beach pier, North Topsail

Beach parking

Surf City
Paid about March 1 to October 31, daytime, at paid lots and spaces.
Topsail Beach
Paid March 1 to October 31, 9 am to 5 pm, at designated lots only.

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 Topsail Island

The festivals worth planning a trip around, starting with what's coming up.

Oct
Autumn with Topsail
Mid-October, in Topsail Beach
Beach music, arts and crafts and food at the historic Assembly Building, benefiting the island's historical society.
Official site Find a home for it

Dates change from year to year, so check before you book. Visit Pender events has the full calendar.

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