Dare County’s latest update – N.C. Highway 12 Reopens. Read it here.

The Emergency Ferries were able to come to an end last night at 8pm after Hwy 12 reopened at 4pm. Once the Hwy opened there were no more entry restrictions. The temporary one-lane detour has an automated traffic signal. The county urges drivers to slow down, be patient, and expect delays.

Today was average, not hot and not cold. The high was 72 while the low was 57 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 10mph. Currently it’s 57, feels like 59, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow winds should be picking up to moderate speeds while temps stay in the 60s.

Sound water temp: 65-67

Ocean water temp: ~69

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Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet

Sound: No report.

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

• (10/30/2025) – Today started off with some rain before the afternoon cleared up. The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 61, feels like 53, with W winds around 13mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow winds are expected to hover around moderate to strong speeds all… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

• (10/29/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 62 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow and Thursday will bring light winds. Tomorrow winds should only get up to 10mph. Temps should get up to the mid 70s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

• (10/30/2023) – The high was 78 while the low was 70 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 72, with SW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be strong and switch to be from the N/NNE. Temps will be lower in the mid-60s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

• (10/30/2022) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 61. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 63, feels like 62, with NNE winds at 7mph. Tomorrow’s winds look to be decreasing while the temps are predicted to increase slightly. We also might see some scattered rain tomorrow. Water temp was between 64.4 and 66… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

• (10/30/2021) – Not a bad day at all here on the island. Little spouts of rain in the early afternoon turned to clear skies this evening. Our high temperature here in Frisco was 68F. We have winds out of the West at 19mph this evening. Looks like a pleasant start to the week for weather. Hope it… Continue Reading

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Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

Dare County’s latest update – N.C. Highway 12 Closure Continues; Emergency Ferry Park-and-Ride Service Begins Monday, October 26. Read it here.

Day 4 of the Emergency Ferries. Wait times are still long and the county is urging people to postpone nonessential travel.

Currently the ferries running between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe are only allowing Priorities One, Two, and Three to board. To see which priority you fall into, check here. In the event of medical appointment, there is an option to request a Priority Pass, read more about it here (scroll down to the Emergency Ferry and Access Restrictions section).

Today was mostly sunny with a few clouds here and there. The high was 66 while the low was 63 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 31mph. Currently it’s 63, feels like 59, with NNE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow should bring similar temps and winds.

Sound water temp: 63-64

Ocean water temp: ~66

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Surf: Red Drum

Sound: No report.

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

• (10/30/2025) – Today started off with some rain before the afternoon cleared up. The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 61, feels like 53, with W winds around 13mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow winds are expected to hover around moderate to strong speeds all… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

• (10/29/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 62 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow and Thursday will bring light winds. Tomorrow winds should only get up to 10mph. Temps should get up to the mid 70s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

• (10/30/2023) – The high was 78 while the low was 70 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 72, with SW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be strong and switch to be from the N/NNE. Temps will be lower in the mid-60s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

• (10/30/2022) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 61. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 63, feels like 62, with NNE winds at 7mph. Tomorrow’s winds look to be decreasing while the temps are predicted to increase slightly. We also might see some scattered rain tomorrow. Water temp was between 64.4 and 66… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

• (10/30/2021) – Not a bad day at all here on the island. Little spouts of rain in the early afternoon turned to clear skies this evening. Our high temperature here in Frisco was 68F. We have winds out of the West at 19mph this evening. Looks like a pleasant start to the week for weather. Hope it… Continue Reading

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Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

Dare County’s latest update – NC Hwy 12 remains closed; visitor restrictions continue. Read it here.

The emergency ferry lines have proved to be longer than anticipated. We heard from one full time resident who said they waited in line from 8am until the 2 o’clock ferry to get off the island. It’s best to avoid leaving the island unless necessary right now. Currently the ferries running between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe are only allowing Priorities One, Two, and Three to board. To see which priority you fall into, check here. In the event of medical appointment, there is an option to request a Priority Pass, read more about it here (scroll down to the Emergency Ferry and Access Restrictions section).

Today was mostly sunny. The high was 70 while the low was 59 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 63, feels like 58, with NE winds around 9mph. Gusts around 23mph. Tomorrow will be cooler with a predicted high of 65. Winds will continue to be light to moderate speeds.

Sound water temp: 61-63

Ocean water temp: 66-69

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Surf: We have heard of Red Drum and Sea Mullet caught lately. A few Bluefish and Flounder mixed in as well. There was also a Cubera Snapper caught off Ramp 44 yesterday.

Sound: No report.

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

• (10/30/2025) – Today started off with some rain before the afternoon cleared up. The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 61, feels like 53, with W winds around 13mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow winds are expected to hover around moderate to strong speeds all… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

• (10/29/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 62 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow and Thursday will bring light winds. Tomorrow winds should only get up to 10mph. Temps should get up to the mid 70s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

• (10/30/2023) – The high was 78 while the low was 70 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 72, with SW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be strong and switch to be from the N/NNE. Temps will be lower in the mid-60s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

• (10/30/2022) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 61. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 63, feels like 62, with NNE winds at 7mph. Tomorrow’s winds look to be decreasing while the temps are predicted to increase slightly. We also might see some scattered rain tomorrow. Water temp was between 64.4 and 66… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

• (10/30/2021) – Not a bad day at all here on the island. Little spouts of rain in the early afternoon turned to clear skies this evening. Our high temperature here in Frisco was 68F. We have winds out of the West at 19mph this evening. Looks like a pleasant start to the week for weather. Hope it… Continue Reading

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Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

Dare County declared a state of emergency earlier this evening. With that came the mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island visitors beginning at 8pm tonight. A statement from the bulletin – “Visitors with upcoming reservations on Hatteras Island should contact their accommodations provider to adjust their plans and should not travel towards the island while the evacuation is in effect.”

Today was mostly sunny. The high was 81 while the low was 71 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 79 with SW winds around 14mph. Gusts around 30mph. Tomorrow temps should cool off a little, especially as the stronger winds roll in. Winds will be moderate to very strong with gusts getting up to 50mph.

Sound water temp: 77-78

Ocean water temp: 74-77

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Surf: No report.

Sound: No report.

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

• (10/30/2025) – Today started off with some rain before the afternoon cleared up. The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 61, feels like 53, with W winds around 13mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow winds are expected to hover around moderate to strong speeds all… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

• (10/29/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 62 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow and Thursday will bring light winds. Tomorrow winds should only get up to 10mph. Temps should get up to the mid 70s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

• (10/30/2023) – The high was 78 while the low was 70 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 72, with SW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be strong and switch to be from the N/NNE. Temps will be lower in the mid-60s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

• (10/30/2022) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 61. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 63, feels like 62, with NNE winds at 7mph. Tomorrow’s winds look to be decreasing while the temps are predicted to increase slightly. We also might see some scattered rain tomorrow. Water temp was between 64.4 and 66… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

• (10/30/2021) – Not a bad day at all here on the island. Little spouts of rain in the early afternoon turned to clear skies this evening. Our high temperature here in Frisco was 68F. We have winds out of the West at 19mph this evening. Looks like a pleasant start to the week for weather. Hope it… Continue Reading

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Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

Today was rainy. The high was 79 while the low was 75 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 31mph. Currently it’s 79 with S winds around 18mph. Gusts around 30mph. Tomorrow winds should taper off by evening. Temps will be similar. Rain shouldn’t be on the radar.

Sound water temp: 73-74

Ocean water temp: ~71

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Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

• (10/30/2025) – Today started off with some rain before the afternoon cleared up. The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 61, feels like 53, with W winds around 13mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow winds are expected to hover around moderate to strong speeds all… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

• (10/29/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 62 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow and Thursday will bring light winds. Tomorrow winds should only get up to 10mph. Temps should get up to the mid 70s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

• (10/30/2023) – The high was 78 while the low was 70 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 72, with SW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be strong and switch to be from the N/NNE. Temps will be lower in the mid-60s. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

• (10/30/2022) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 61. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 63, feels like 62, with NNE winds at 7mph. Tomorrow’s winds look to be decreasing while the temps are predicted to increase slightly. We also might see some scattered rain tomorrow. Water temp was between 64.4 and 66… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

• (10/30/2021) – Not a bad day at all here on the island. Little spouts of rain in the early afternoon turned to clear skies this evening. Our high temperature here in Frisco was 68F. We have winds out of the West at 19mph this evening. Looks like a pleasant start to the week for weather. Hope it… Continue Reading

Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing. **Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com