Well, it’s August, and it’s hot.! Our high temperature topped off at 90F. Winds are almost non-existent at 4mph out of the West.
Haven’t heard of much going on off the surf today. Been kind of quiet here in the shop.
Some sharks caught near the point earlier today.
Calm, quiet day offshore today with some boats bringing back Dolphin, Wahoo and some Grouper.
Calypso released 2 Blue Marlin
Inshore boats caught their limits of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/20/2025) – Today held more sunshine and calm before the storm. Ocean overwash at the usual places did start at this evening’s high tide, as expected. The high was 88 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 87, with ENE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow is… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/19/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 29mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 79, with NW winds around 9mph. Gusts around 18mph. Tomorrow temps should hover right below 80. Winds will be about the same, maybe a little weaker and switching towards the NE. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/19/2023) – Happy weekend! The high was 88 while the low was 78 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 79, feels like 86, with ENE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s weather will bring higher temps and lower winds. Sound water temp: 82-84 Ocean water temp: ~79 Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Spot, Sea Mullet… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/19/2022) – Today’s high was 82. Winds have been mainly gentle again. Currently it’s 77, feels like 83, with SE wind around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds speeds are looking similar to today but directions are switching up. Rain is coming around midnight/early morning and looks to be lasting until the afternoon. ** The Point is open… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/18/2021) – Hope everyone enjoyed their day here on the island. Staying cool was the name of the game today. We had another day of balmy temps with 87% humidity. Our high temperature for the day was 88F. More of the same weather for tomorrow with a chance of rain in the evening. Rough surf out there… Continue Reading