Emerald Isle Beach or Topsail Beach today?
Emerald Isle, North Carolina · Topsail Beach, North Carolina — 65 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Emerald Isle Beach
vs
99Topsail Beach
Too close to call today. Emerald Isle Beach scores 99 and Topsail Beach scores 99, 65 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 65 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 | Emerald Isle Beach | Topsail Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 91 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 47 | 47 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Emerald Isle Beach | Topsail Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 65°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 5:28 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 Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle Beach and Topsail Beach?
About 65 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.