88°
Mostly Sunny
4%
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Brunswick County, NC · Atlantic Ocean
Holden Beach
110 Rothschild Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462
A primarily residential barrier-island town with over eight miles of clean, gently sloping beach, Holden Beach is a family-oriented community with minimal commercial development and a strong sea turtle nesting program from May through October.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
80 /100
great
83 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 9 mph
SE
Rain
4%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:17 PM
5.3 ft · in 2.5h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:37 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 10:55 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:17 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 11:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Sunny
10%
76
90°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
60%
25
92°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
25
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
38
90°
Sunny
5%
76
91°
Sunny
3%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:20 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor
2:10 AM - 3:10 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid parking 9am–5pm daily via SurfCAST by Otto: $5/hour (up to 4 hrs), $20/day, $80/week, $175/annual. Free outside enforcement hours. ADA spaces free with placard.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach May 20 – September 10 between 9am and 5pm. Otherwise allowed but must be leashed at all times. Service dogs exempt.
Entry Fee
Free beach access; paid parking required 9am–5pm
Address
110 Rothschild Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Holden Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Holden Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Holden Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach May 20 – September 10 between 9am and 5pm. Otherwise allowed but must be leashed at all times. Service dogs exempt.
Is there an entry fee at Holden Beach?
Entry to Holden Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Holden Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Holden Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Holden Beach?
Amenities at Holden Beach include restrooms, showers, fishing pier, public access ramps, kayak launches.
When is the water warmest at Holden Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Holden Beach located?
Holden Beach is in Brunswick County, NC, at 110 Rothschild Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462.
Nearby Beaches
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