Regulations & Beach Information

Please enjoy & help to protect our beaches by following the guidelines below.

Be aware of ocean & weather conditions – Swim at your own risk
Keep off dunes - $500 max fine
(Surf City Ord. Sec. 4-10)
Pets must always remain on a leash
Please clean up after your pets. (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 3-3)
No littering - $1000 max fine
Help protect our beach by using the trash & recycle receptacles located at the entrance of each public beach access.
(NC GS 14-399)
Personal items will be disposed of if left overnight
10PM – 7AM (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-13)
All man-made holes must be filled
(Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-2)
No open flames or charcoal grills
Portable gas grills are permitted. (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-8)
No glass is allowed on the beach
(Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-7)
No alcohol or smoking/vaping
In the areas between Public Beach Access #17 (300 N. Shore Dr.) & Public Beach Access # 19 (200 S. Shore Dr.). (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-17)
Swimming & Surfing is not permitted within 300 feet on either side of any commercial fishing pier
located within the Town from March 15 - December 1
(Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-9)

Any violations are subject to fines & penalties. For questions or concerns contact (910) 328-4887.
In case of emergency, call 911

Surf City Police Department, 214 W. Florence Way, Surf City, NC 28445
(910) 328-7711