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Holden Beach Life
Your guide to enjoying life on Holden Beach — for locals, visitors and vacationers.
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Life on Holden Beach
Real moments from the Holden Beach Life community — mornings on the sand, sunset boat rides, and everything in between.
Get Out There
Explore Holden Beach
From sunrise surf checks to sunset boat rides — everything worth doing on and around the island.
Things To DoBeach days, bike rides, golf carts and family fun.
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RestaurantsLocal seafood, waterfront dining and hidden gems.
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ShoppingBoutiques, surf shops and beach supply stores.
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FishingSurf, pier, inshore and offshore — every season.
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BoatingRamps, ICW access, marinas and rentals.
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BeachesAccess points, parking and beach rules.
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Family ActivitiesMini golf, ice cream and rainy-day fun.
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What's Happening Around Holden Beach
Festivals, fishing tournaments, markets and holiday events happening around the island.
Holden Beach Weather
51°
Clear
Wind
13 mph NW
High / Low
60° / 51°
FRI
60°
51°
SAT
55°
38°
SUN
54°
41°
MON
56°
43°
TUE
59°
43°
Holden Beach Tide Times
HIGH TIDE
5:13 AM · 5:36 PM
LOW TIDE
10:44 PM · 11:42 AM
SUNRISE
6:43 AM
SUNSET
5:11 PM
Surf & Ocean Conditions
6.9ft
8s period
WIND
25 mph W
WATER TEMP
73°
OBSERVED
8:50 PM
WAVE HEIGHT
6.9 ft
Live buoy data via NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center — nearest station: Frying Pan Shoals, NC (~30 mi offshore). Actual conditions at the beach may differ.
The Holden Beach Guide
Written by people who actually live here
Guides, tips and local knowledge to help you get the most out of Holden Beach.
Local Favorites
Businesses locals actually recommend
Restaurants, charters, rentals and shops — with room for every local business on Holden Beach.
Stay At Holden Beach
Find your week on the island
Our own Holden Beach home, booked directly through our local partner, Hobbs Realty.
Treasured Time
Our own Holden Beach getaway — a coastal-chic 4-bedroom home in the Marsh Walk Community with a private pool, a spacious back deck built for lounging, and access to a private beach and dock.
Join the Holden Beach Life Community
Recommendations, fishing reports, beach conditions and vacation questions — for locals, visitors and vacationers.