68°
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- 5.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
71 /100
great
55 Swim
72 Sunbathe
80 Walk
73 Fish
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
19 Good
Ozone · Carteret County
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
65°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Wave Height
5.9 ft
10s · ESE swell
Barometer
29.91 inHg
1013 hPa · buoy 41025
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
6:33 AM
Sunset
5:08 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:02 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 12:22 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:15 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:45 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 1:09 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:57 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:26 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 1:51 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:38 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:38 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:06 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 2:30 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:19 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:14 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:47 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 3:08 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 9:01 PM | High | 2.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:50 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 9:29 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 3:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 9:44 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:27 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:13 AM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 4:29 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 10:29 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8656483, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
65°
Sunny
0%
68
69°
Sunny
0%
73
70°
Sunny
0%
73
70°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
69°
Mostly Sunny
7%
72
61°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
16%
56
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
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
9:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor
4:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Major
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor
3:40 PM - 4:40 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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