Hatteras Island Fishing Report

The high was 79 while the low was 72 with light to very strong winds. Gusts up to 66mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 72, with N winds around 15mph. Gusts up to 32mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be about the same. Winds will continue to be strong but will decrease as the day goes on. Thankfully the rain is past us now.

The island will still feel the effects of Idalia into tomorrow. Here’s what we know right now:

  • There’s ~2-8in. of sound water coming across Hwy 12 in Frisco from Surf or Sound Dr to the Bathhouse
  • Hwy 12 is open and passable but has some sand and water
  • Some side roads in Hatteras Village have water and are impassable

Sound water temp: 78-84

Ocean water temp: ~81

Surf: No report.

Sound: No report.

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

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  • (7/26/2025) Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading

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  • (7/26/2024) Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading

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  • (7/26/2023) The high was 90 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be nearly the same (H: 91, L: 79). Winds will be light to moderate with gusts up to 25mph. Sound water temp: 85-88 Ocean… Continue Reading

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  • (7/26/2022) Highs got up to 86 again. Winds have been moderate for the majority of the day. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with winds out of the WSW around 12mph. Gusts are up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be higher than today and winds are going to continue to be out of… Continue Reading

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  • (7/26/2021) Hot and humid today with a high temperature again around 86F. Chance of thunderstorms later tonight into tomorrow morning. We have winds out of the SW this evening at 15mph. Just a friendly reminder to slow down and enjoy your stay here with us on this beautiful island. On a brighter note, Sea Mullet, Croaker… Continue Reading

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