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Pender County, NC · Atlantic Ocean
Topsail Beach
820 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
The quietest of the three Topsail Island towns, Topsail Beach occupies the south end of the island and is almost entirely residential, with a small marina, a few restaurants, and uncrowded beaches favored by families and shellers. The beach is part of a documented sea turtle nesting area.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.8 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
84°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 9 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:18 PM
4.4 ft · in 2.5h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:33 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 10:50 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 5:18 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 11:42 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Sunny
6%
85
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
25
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
26
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
53
87°
Sunny
2%
85
88°
Sunny
3%
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).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid parking in season at public beach accesses and the south-end lot, managed via SurfCAST by Otto Connect.
Dogs
Dogs allowed year-round. Leashed (max 20 ft) May 15 – September 30; off-leash under voice command October 1 – May 14. CBRS Unit L07 area requires leash April 1 – September 30. $100 fine for violations.
Entry Fee
Free beach access; paid parking in season
Address
820 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Topsail Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Topsail Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Topsail Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed year-round. Leashed (max 20 ft) May 15 – September 30; off-leash under voice command October 1 – May 14. CBRS Unit L07 area requires leash April 1 – September 30. $100 fine for violations.
Is there an entry fee at Topsail Beach?
Entry to Topsail Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Topsail Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Topsail Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Topsail Beach?
Amenities at Topsail Beach include restrooms, showers, public access ramps, beach wheelchairs (borrow from PD), marina.
When is the water warmest at Topsail 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 Topsail Beach located?
Topsail Beach is in Pender County, NC, at 820 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS