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

Skip the beach today.

77% rain · Thunderstorms · 82°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Weather

86°F air — ideal beach weather
77% rain — wet day — beach day is off

Water

82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach

19 /100

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7 Swim

28 Sunbathe

0 Walk

31 Fish

23 Photo

Best for fishing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

86°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

5 to 10 mph

Rain

77%

Today

UV Peak

6 High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

82°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

7:00 PM

4.1 ft · in 3.7h

Wave Height

3.6 ft

6s · SSW swell

Barometer

30.05 inHg

1018 hPa

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

NWS SRF · MHX · Issued Jul 12, 3:02 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:03 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:32 AM	Low	0.3 ft
6:15 AM	High	2.8 ft
12:13 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
7:00 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:32 AM	Low	0.1 ft
7:14 AM	High	2.9 ft
1:14 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
7:56 PM	High	4.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:28 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:12 AM	High	3.1 ft
2:14 PM	Low	-0.5 ft
8:49 PM	High	4.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:19 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
9:08 AM	High	3.2 ft
3:09 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
9:41 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:07 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
10:03 AM	High	3.3 ft
4:03 PM	Low	-0.3 ft
10:32 PM	High	3.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:54 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
10:58 AM	High	3.3 ft
4:57 PM	Low	-0.1 ft
11:21 PM	High	3.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:41 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
11:52 AM	High	3.4 ft
5:54 PM	Low	0.2 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8656483, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

86°

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

77%

Mon Jul 13

84°

Showers And Thunderstorms

82%

Tue Jul 14

87°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

57%

Wed Jul 15

86°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

18%

Thu Jul 16

88°

Sunny

Fri Jul 17

88°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

Sat Jul 18

87°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

33%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
recommended Rain cover + dry bag 77% chance of rain

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

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Minor

3:20 AM - 4:20 AM

Major

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Minor

6:50 PM - 7:50 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

restroomsshowerspicnic tables4WD access ramp at Regional Access

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Indian Beach today?

Indian Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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.