Stayed for 5 days, May 8-12, 2022. Heavy-duty mooring balls and pendants with plastic ring on top of ball to protect topsides. No wake zone which is respected. USCG patrol passes through the harbor often. Two public dinghy docks and within walking distance are lots of restaurants, groceries, hardware stores, etc. Could not have felt more safe and secure. Bravo Carolina Beach!
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Very safe place. Current can be strong, so docking at slack times is recommended.
Stayed 5 nights 38' sailing catamaran early May 2020. There are 9 mooring balls and all appear to be in 1st-rate condition with heavy line and thimble. The balls have a hoop around the top which serves to help snag the pennant as well as protect your boat from the hardware. Quiet, no wake, minimal current, good wind protection. A couple of dinghy docks and the one at the end of the harbor provides walking access to grocery, restaurants, auto parts, beach, etc.