Are Shibumis allowed on Ocean Isle Beach?

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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Shibumi said its beach shades are allowed at nearly every beach in the U.S. except for those on the Grand Strand and a beach in Delaware. One of the benefits of a Shibumi is that the canopy has no rigid structure and cannot fly away in a strong wind gust or tumble down the beach, the company says on its website.

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Umbrellas, *infant pop-up tents (*no larger than 46”L x 36”D x 36”H), and wind-powered sunshades (one continuous pole—fabric no larger than 160 sq ft) are permissible. All beach equipment must be removed from the beach strand on a daily basis.

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Not in OBX but Ocean Isle Beach does not allow them. Tried one in Corolla 2 years ago and it was basically unusable for us. The constant flapping was pretty annoying, and it was so low most of the time due to the inconsistent wind that only the dog was able to use it...that said she loved it.

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

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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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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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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina's cost of living is 23% higher than the national average.

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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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Shibumi was founded in 2016 by two brothers, Dane and Scott, and their best friend, Alex, who, assigned to the task of beach setup and takedown on family vacations, were tired of typical bulky beach tents and flimsy umbrellas.

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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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