Know Before You Go Oak Island Beach • Oak Island, NC

These are the things to know before you go visit Oak Island, NC.

What you need to know before you go oak island beach: When visiting the beaches on Oak Island, NC make sure you know these things:

Beach Rules:

Stay off the Dunes Pick up your Trash Keep Emergency Vehicle Access Clear Pick up Beach Equipment 8:30 pm - 7am

Access:

64 public beach access 5 boat/kayak launches 4 fishing tees/crab docks

Rip Currents:

• Always check rip currents before swimming

• Do not fight the current

• Try to swim parallel to the shore and swim back to shore

• Float or tread water if you can't get out

• Wave or yell for help

Parking:

• April 1 - September 30

• 9am - 5pm

• Resident Parking will be enforced from 9am-9pm

• $5 a day / $20 a day / $80 week

• Ways to pay: Scan QR code, Download Surfcast app or call (910) 200-1497

Golf Carts on Oak Island:

• cannot drive on the sidewalks

• must be electric

• operated by a licensed driver

• cannot be driven on street with posted limit higher than 35 mph

• seat belt laws & children's carseat laws apply

• cannot tow wagon or trailer unless also registered

• Use side streets instead of Oak Island Drive

Bonfires Permitted :

November 16 - April 30 Applications are only accepted within 72 hours of time of bonfire

Beach Wheelchairs:

The Town of Oak Island currently has nine (9) designated Handicap Assist Locations, which include Mobi-mats provided through a combination of funding from the Town and community partners.

In the event that repair or maintenance is needed, please contact the Public Works Department at 910-201-8008.

Current Mobi-Mat / Handicap Assist Locations

• Keziah Street

• 705 Ocean Drive (Pier Complex)

• SE 74th Street

• SE 55th Street

• SE 40th Street

• 19th Place East

• 10th Place West

• 27th Place West

• 57th Place West
  

Oak Island Recreation offers the use of beach wheelchairs to residents and visitors. Some chairs float and can be used in the water. Call 910-278-5518 to reserve.

Sand Dunes:

Keep off the sand dunes to help protect our beaches, animals and neighbors!

Sea Turtles:

Always call Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program day or night: 910-945-8888

• do not disturb a turtle that crawling to or from the ocean

• beach houses turn off lights

• do not crowd turtles

• do not shine lights

• sit quietly in the dark at a distance

• never touch hatchlings

• fill in holes

• pick up trash

• do not sit or place beach equipment within 10 feet of a turtle nest