Carolina Beach or Topsail Beach today?
Carolina Beach, North Carolina · Topsail Beach, North Carolina — 43 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Carolina Beach
vs
99Topsail Beach
Too close to call today. Carolina Beach scores 99 and Topsail Beach scores 99, 43 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 43 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Carolina Beach | Topsail Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 91 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 47 | 47 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Carolina Beach | Topsail Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:56 AM | Low 4:35 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Carolina Beach or Topsail Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Carolina Beach and Topsail Beach?
About 43 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.