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Bald Head Island- South Beach- access 17(S16B)

Bald Head Island, North Carolina, United States

Data Sources
  • Water Quality Status
    Historically passes tests Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 10:35am
  • Air Temperature
    -1.5°C / 29.3°F (air) Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:00pm
  • Wind
    3.6 - 18km/h N 10° Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:00pm
  • Clear
    Clear Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:00pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:00pm
  • Air Visibility
    16km Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:00pm
  • Humidity
    93% Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:00pm

Bald Head Island is surrounded by 14 miles of beaches. South Beach is one of the most popular beaches of the island. At the far end of this beach lies Dune Ridge, offering an amazing panoramic view of the entire island. Today, the Village of Bald Head Island is fighting to restore and maintain the beautiful South Beach.

Access to the island is limited to passenger ferry and private boats. Cars have been banned on Bald Head Island and visitors & residents are encouraged to walk, bike and use electric golf carts.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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