Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was warmer and windy. The high was 70 while the low was 63. We’ve had light to strong winds. Currently it’s 64, feels like 59, with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts up to 22mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be similar to today’s, maybe a bit warmer. Winds are predicted to be strong again.

Sound water temp: 60-63

Ocean water temp: 64-68

Surf: Red Drum, Sharks

No report from the sound.

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  • (7/4/2023) Hot and humid as per usual. Passing thunderstorms before the fireworks made it feel even more humid. The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts around 25mph today. Currently it’s 75 with SW winds around 13mph. Similar temps and winds expected for tomorrow. Sound water temp: 80-83 Ocean… Continue Reading

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  • (7/4/2022) Happy 4th of July! It was a beautiful day to be on the beach or fishing. Today’s high got up to 88. Winds have been light to gentle today. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking similar to today. Currently it feels like 87 degrees with E winds at 8mph. Surf catches included Red Drum, Bluefish,… Continue Reading

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  • (7/4/2021) Happy 4th of July! Hope you enjoyed yourself and stayed safe. Our high temperature was 83F just after noon today. Right now winds are blowing out of the SW at 11mph. Looks like more of the same temps tomorrow with winds changing it up and coming out of the West. Large swells and currents here… Continue Reading

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