Here are some additional resources for you to explore when planning your adventures at Carolina Beach, Hammocks Beach, and Topsail Beach.

Weather & Water Conditions

Carolina Beach: Local Accuweather.

Hammocks Beach: Local Accuweather.

Topsail Beach: Local Accuweather.

Weather: Local Accuweather.

Local Water Temperature & Wetsuit Guide

North Carolina Surf Cams: Surf cams along the North Carolina coast.

Tide Information for Orton Point & Cape Fear River

Carolina Beach Surf Report & Forecast

North Carolina Marine Boat Traffic: Wilmington ship traffic. Really neat!!

Kayak Clubs & Organizations

Cape Fear Kayakers Meet Up Group: It’s Free! Get to know local paddlers and explore the NC coast and flat rivers by kayak, canoe or SUP. Members get special discounts on Paddle NC instruction and rentals for trips.

Carolina Kayak Club: CKC is Raleigh based with members throughout the Carolinas and surrounding states.

Cape Fear River Watch: Works on water quality related issues such as stopping heavy industrial pollution, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), and fish restoration in the Cape Fear River.

American Canoe Association: The ACA is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport competition and recreation.

Places to Kayak & Paddle Board

River Camping: Operates the Tar – Pamlico river camping platform trail.

NC Coastal Reserve: A network of ten protected sites established for long-term research, education and stewardship.

Cape Fear Arch: Cape Fear region natural resources and calendar of events.

Great Outdoor Provision: Paddling trips sponsored by a premier sporting goods store.

Travel and Tourism Directory: Website listings for travel and tourism.

Launch Sites Near You: Kayak launch sites all over the USA. If its out there its in here, so get out and paddle!

Paddling Resources and Blogs 

Lumpy Paddles: Custom Greenland paddles hand crafted in Benson NC. What is the appeal of those skinny paddles?  Read and find out.

Qajaq USA Chapter: Your Greenland Kayaking Resource.

Sandybottom Blog: Fun read with lots of adventures from the Bay of Fundy to the the Everglades with a Carolina Kayak Club member.

Great Places to Stay

C.W. Worth House: C.W. Worth House is a Wilmington North Carolina historic bed and breakfast, that allows you to share past southern traditions in a rather extraordinary fashion.

The White House Inn: The White House on Freedom Way, offers distinctive, quality accommodations, nestled in the countryside of Onslow County on twenty-two peaceful acres, and sits just 9 miles from Jacksonville and 2.5 miles from Historic Swansboro.