Ocracoke, North Carolina

Discover Ocracoke Island

Ocracoke Island features thirteen miles of unspoiled, and amazing beaches perfect for swimming, surfing, or just relaxing under the sun.

Map of Ocracoke, North Carolina

The island is well-known as a quiet fishing village with no stop lights and very few street stop signs. And yet it’s ready to welcome tourists with accommodations, restaurants, and activities.

If you are looking for southern hospitality, with a laid-back lifestyle, Ocracoke offers it all. It’s the perfect place to getaway and unwind. Ocracoke is steeped in history, and yet after all these years, it hasn’t lost its charm.

Enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking, and Ocracoke is great for hunting for shells. Year after year families return to Ocracoke to treasure the natural beauty and to experience this unique island in new and familiar ways. Park your car when you get here and walk, ride your bike, or rent a beach golf cart and tour around this spectacular small village community.

Often remembered as the place of Blackbeard’s death, Ocracoke evokes a certain rugged and wild spirit, as a sort of bold and adventurous paradise.

Ocracoke is steeped in history, and yet after all these years, it hasn’t lost its charm. If you’re looking for southern hospitality, with a laid-back lifestyle, Ocracoke offers it all. The island is well-known as a quiet fishing village with no stop lights and very few street stop signs. And yet it’s ready to welcome tourists with accommodations, restaurants, and activities.
 

Live Webcams

View live webcams from Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. Check the current weather conditions, beach activity, and enjoy spectacular sunsets and sunsets. It’s not quite the same as being here but it’s a great way to daydream from far away!
 

Map of Ocracoke Island & Nearby Beaches

Use the map as a guide to find the best beaches in North Carolina and locate nearby cities and points of interest.
• Ocracoke, NC Map
• Map of Outer Banks, NC Beaches
• Map of Beaches in North Carolina
 

Ocracoke, NC Average Temperatures

Wondering the average monthly temperatures in Ocracoke Island, NC? Use this chart below to view the average daily high and low air temperatures including the average ocean temperature per month.
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Planning trip to Ocracoke? Visitors are encouraged to pick up a free travel guide from the tourism information center. Local guides include deals on places to stay and things to do. You’ll find budget-friendly discounts and coupons to save money once you get there.