81°
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
85
Carteret County, NC · Atlantic Ocean
Indian Beach
1400 Salter Path Road, Indian Beach, NC 28512
A small, low-key town in the middle of Bogue Banks straddling the Salter Path community, Indian Beach offers one of the quietest stretches on the Crystal Coast with a 4WD access ramp at its Regional Beach Access and big regional bathhouses serving nearby Salter Path.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F water · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 8 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
78 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
70 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 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
81°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
17%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:42 PM
3.4 ft · in 2.9h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
Rising 0.9 hPa / 3h
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ158)
The MHX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NCZ203 Northern Outer Banks — Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, n/a
- NCZ205 Hatteras Island — Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, n/a
- NCZ204 Ocracoke Island — Ocracoke n/a
- NCZ196 East Carteret — Cape Lookout National Seashore and n/a
- NCZ195 West Carteret — Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, n/a
- NCZ199 Coastal Onslow — Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 11:02 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 5:42 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
12%
85
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
24
86°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
57%
34
85°
Mostly Sunny
12%
85
85°
Sunny
3%
85
86°
Sunny
5%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F
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
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Public parking at Indian Beach Regional Access (1425 Salter Path Rd, 36 spaces, 4WD ramp), Ocean Club Access (10 spaces), and Old Pier Access (10 spaces). Salter Path Regional Access nearby has 75 spaces.
Dogs
Carteret County rule: dogs must be leashed (max 6 feet). Not allowed in any lifeguard-protected swim areas during beach season.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1400 Salter Path Road, Indian Beach, NC 28512
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Indian Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Indian Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Indian Beach dog-friendly?
Carteret County rule: dogs must be leashed (max 6 feet). Not allowed in any lifeguard-protected swim areas during beach season.
Is there an entry fee at Indian Beach?
Entry to Indian Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Indian Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Indian Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Indian Beach?
Amenities at Indian Beach include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, 4WD access ramp at Regional Access.
When is the water warmest at Indian 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 Indian Beach located?
Indian Beach is in Carteret County, NC, at 1400 Salter Path Road, Indian Beach, NC 28512.
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