Photo of Fort Macon beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Fort Macon beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Fort Macon beach with long straight shore

Photo of Fort Macon beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Fort Macon beach and the settlement

7.2

Good

Fort Macon beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fort Macon beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fort Macon beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant is the closest place located 3800 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Fort Macon beach?

There are 160 places to stay in the Fort Macon beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Fort Macon beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=296882&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Place at the Beach Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8080644&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tar Landing 603</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8080675&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Southwinds C8</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8080714&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Southwinds</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7077790&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Charming Retreat with Water View, Walk to Downtown</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9362877&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Beaufort Flat Downtown with Private Boat Dock</a></li></ul>

Beaufort, United States

#31 out of 49 in North Carolina

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Beaufort • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant

7.6 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Ruddy Duck Tavern

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant

8 - Very good 2.1km

Restaurant Full Circle Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant RedFish Grill & Bar

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Bar Amos Mosquito's Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Promise Land Market

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Casa San Carlo

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Parrott's On Eleventh

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Fort Macon State Park

9.6 - Exceptional 380m

Tourist Attraction North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Island Express Ferry Service

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction North Carolina Seafood Festival

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Mattie King Davis Art Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Old Burying Ground

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction The Big Rock Tournament

9.6 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Jaycee Park

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Oceanana Pier & Pier House Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

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About

Fort Macon beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 31th place out of 49 beaches in the North Carolina region 215.2 km away from its center, the city of Raleigh. It is one of the beaches of Beaufort settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Fort Macon beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Fort Macon beach is located in North Carolina within Beaufort, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Beaufort • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant

7.6 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Ruddy Duck Tavern

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant

8 - Very good 2.1km

Restaurant Full Circle Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant RedFish Grill & Bar

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Bar Amos Mosquito's Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Promise Land Market

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Casa San Carlo

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Parrott's On Eleventh

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Fort Macon State Park

9.6 - Exceptional 380m

Tourist Attraction North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Island Express Ferry Service

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction North Carolina Seafood Festival

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Mattie King Davis Art Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Old Burying Ground

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction The Big Rock Tournament

9.6 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Jaycee Park

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Oceanana Pier & Pier House Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.2km from the beach

Tar Landing 603

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Beaufort • 4.6km from center

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2.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Southwinds C8

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Beaufort • 4.7km from center

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2.4km from the beach

Southwinds

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Beaufort • 4.7km from center

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2.4km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Inlet Inn NC

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Beaufort • 500m from center

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2.6km from the beach

A Place At The Beach 237

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Beaufort • 4.9km from center

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Chic Condo with Ocean Views and Pool - Walk to Beach!

2.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Chic Condo with Ocean Views and Pool - Walk to Beach!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaufort • 5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Fort Macon beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Fort Macon beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Fort Macon beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

5.6km

Atlantic beach Atlantic beach

7.4 Good

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7 Good

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Indian beach Indian beach

7.2 Good

19.6km

Cape Lookout beach Cape Lookout beach

6.7 Good

25.7km

Eastern Regional beach Eastern Regional beach

7.3 Good

32.8km

Emerald Isle beach Emerald Isle beach

7.2 Good

55.9km

Onslow beach Onslow beach

7.4 Good

63.9km

ORV beach ORV beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Beaufort • 2.8km

Main locality of province

Raleigh • 215.2km

Transport

Airport

MRH • 4.3km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

Ryan Everhart

10 Exceptional

It's a gorgeous day to take a stroll along the beach, with an abundance of shells waiting to be discovered.

September 2023

Krista Adams

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning, perfect for immersing yourself in the beauty of the ocean. Whether you want to unwind, collect seashells, or go fishing, this is the ideal spot. However, please note that swimming is not allowed.

September 2023

Whit Devlin

10 Exceptional

The beach is a fantastic destination to explore, offering a serene atmosphere with plenty of space to relax. It boasts breathtaking views that are truly remarkable.

September 2023

Alina Frost

10 Exceptional

It's an excellent spot for fishing, where children can freely explore the jetty and the nearby beach while you enjoy casting a line. It's a fantastic destination for the entire family to have fun.

September 2023

Lara Janssen

10 Exceptional

I love strolling from the bath house to the jetty at the beach. Once I arrive, I find a comfortable spot on the rocks to relax and take in the beauty of the ocean. Sometimes, if I'm fortunate, I even get to witness the graceful dolphins swimming and playing in the water. It's hard not to feel joyous in such a wonderful setting, and it always puts a smile on my face!

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Fort Macon beach?

The coastline of Fort Macon beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Fort Macon beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Fort Macon beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Fort Macon beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Fort Macon beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Fort Macon beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Fort Macon beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Fort Macon beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Fort Macon beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fort Macon beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fort Macon beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant is the closest place located 3800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Fort Macon beach?

There are 160 places to stay in the Fort Macon beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Fort Macon beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Fort Macon beach from parking?

The Fort Macon beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Fort Macon beach?

There are 4 attractions near Fort Macon beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fort Macon State Park located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Fort Macon beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Fort Macon beach is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Fort Macon beach (North Carolina) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Fort Macon beach (North Carolina) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.