Are Shibumis allowed on ocean Isle?

The ordinance says permitted wind-powered sunshades cannot have fabric longer than 160 square feet. They must also be attached to one continuous pole connected to the ground by more than two anchors, and use wind to create shade. Some popular examples of the permitted shades include Shibumi and Solbello.



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A bigger shaded area provides a more enjoyable experience for families, especially with children. But, officials argue devices like the Shibumi Shades cause difficulties for lifeguards protecting the area. And, they worry about potential for overcrowding with these larger tent-like shades.

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Cabanas, tents and canopies are not allowed on Ocean Isle Beach at any time.

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Cabanas, tents and canopies are not allowed on Ocean Isle Beach at any time.

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“Can shibumi shade canopies be used on siesta beach?” There are loads of different sun shades being used all over the public beach, you should be fine.

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What is new and improved? After years of development and innovation, Shibumi Shade® is now quieter, stronger, and provides more sun protection than ever before.

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The Shibumi Shade can withstand wind speeds as high as 30 mph. “It's really lightweight so anyone in your family can carry it, from a young child to an older adult,” Scott says. As many as six adults can sit comfortably under the shade.

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But to the Shibumi's floating fabric, the wind is a friend. It only takes about a 3 mph breeze to keep the free end of the fabric afloat and provide the shade beachgoers want. The shade does have its limits: Winds above 20 mph are too strong, and calm conditions can prevent the fabric from floating up off the ground.

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A beach curfew is in effect from 10pm to 6am during the months of May through September. Dogs are not permitted on the beaches from May 1 to Sept. 30. Fires, glass bottles and picnics are prohibited on all Sea Isle City beaches.

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Though Ocean Isle Beach is much less busy than other popular beaches along the coast of North Carolina and South Carolina, the town still experiences the occasional busy Saturday when weeklong visitors settle into their vacation rentals and head to the grocery store for food.

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Tents, Canopies and other beach equipment must be removed from the beach strand each night. Town staff will confiscate any unattended beach tents, canopies and other equipment left out during the overnight hours. Oceanfront property owners may qualify for exemption.

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Dane and Scott Barnes, two brothers who grew up in Winston-Salem, and their friend, Alex Slater, came up with the idea for their invention—later named the Shibumi Shade—after spending years lugging heavy and ineffective canopies and umbrellas to Emerald Isle for their annual family vacation.

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Some beaches allow them, others do not. Not in OBX but Ocean Isle Beach does not allow them.

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