Beach · Hyde County · NC
Is Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry safe to swim?
No advisory or algae bloom reported for this water today.
Updated July 19, 2026 · North Carolina beach program (EPA BEACON)
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What's in the water at Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry right now
As of July 19, 2026, Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry in Hyde County, North Carolina is clear to swim. Blue-green algae are not currently monitored at this water. No fecal-bacteria advisory is posted (state beach program). Rainfall over the past week totaled 0.5 in, which can wash bacteria and nutrients into the water.
Blue-green algae at Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry
Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry is a lake in Hyde County, North Carolina. Blue-green algae are not currently monitored at this water.
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms are most common from midsummer into early fall, when the water is warm, calm, and rich in nutrients from runoff. They can produce toxins that make people sick and can be rapidly fatal to dogs, so skip water that looks green, scummy, or like spilled paint, and keep children and pets out of it.
Frequently asked: swimming in Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry
- Is it safe to swim in Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry right now?
- Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry is clear to swim today. Blue-green algae are not currently monitored at this water. Conditions can change quickly with wind, heat, and rain, so check the posted signs and look at the water before you get in.
- Does Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry have blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)?
- Blue-green algae are not currently monitored at Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry. Watch for green, blue-green, or paint-like scum and avoid the water if you see it.
- Can dogs swim in Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry?
- No bloom is detected at Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry today, but dogs are much more vulnerable to blue-green algae than people, and blooms can form within hours. Always keep dogs away from water that looks green, scummy, or discolored, and rinse them off after swimming.
- How many North Carolina lakes and beaches have swim advisories today?
- Today, 13 North Carolina waters are under a swim advisory and 113 more warrant caution, out of 255 monitored waters SwimZone tracks in the state.
- How is Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry's water quality measured?
- SwimZone builds this read from EPA CyAN satellite imagery for blue-green algae, official beach and fecal-bacteria advisories where a program monitors Ocracoke- 1st public access SW of State Ferry, and a recent-rainfall overlay, all refreshed daily. It was last updated July 19, 2026.