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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.
82°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 9 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
80 /100
great
84 Swim
82 Sunbathe
87 Walk
72 Fish
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
9 mph
SE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:21 PM
4.1 ft · in 4m
Wave Height
2.6 ft
7s · SE swell
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
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:23 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Sunny
2%
78
86°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
32
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
29
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
25
85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
85°
Sunny
12%
80
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°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
10:40 PM - 12:40 AM
Minor
4:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Major
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Minor
6:20 PM - 7:20 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
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.
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