Nags Head, United States

Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access

Certification Candidate

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Beach type

Sand beach

Water quality

Good

Length

366 m

Region

North Carolina

The Water Record

Official EPA advisory history for this beach, 2000–2026.

Advisory-free seasons: 1 season running
Advisories since 2000: 37
Most recent advisory: October 2025 · 17 days

Source: EPA BEACON, the federal Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification system. We render the record; we don't write it.

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Plan your visit

StayHotels & rentals near this beachNo inns in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

EatRestaurants & cafés near this beachNo tables in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

DoTours, rentals & activitiesNothing in Clancy's notebook to do yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

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Beaches nearby

Drain Pipe at Mile Post 12.5Nags Head · 1.2 km
Nags HeadNags Head · 1.3 km
Beach Access at Conch Street / Drain PipeNags Head · 1.5 km
Drain Pipe at Curlew StreetNags Head · 2.4 km
Nags Head Bath House at Mile Post 15Nags Head · 2.8 km

Field notes — quick answers

Is Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Not currently — Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access does not hold Blue Flag certification for the seasons we track. We list it as a Certification Candidate; certified beaches nearby are on the Nags Head page.

Where is Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access?

Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access is in Nags Head, in the North Carolina region of United States. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.