Today was overcast and misty. The high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph. Currently it’s 73 with NNE winds around 9mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow winds should pick back up to moderate speeds and continue from the same direction. Temps will be similar again.
Sound water temp: 73-76
Ocean water temp: ~79
Surf: Scattered Bluefish and Sea Mullet around the island. Red Drum in Rodanthe and Avon.
Sound: The sound produced some Bluefish and Speckled Trout today.
Inshore: Inshore boats had more catches of Bluefish and Red Drum.
Offshore: Offshore boats made it out today and caught some Wahoo. There was even a Sailfish release.
If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!


Katiki The Canster 12oz Can Cooler – Village Signs
Time for a beach break! Our 12oz Katiki canster keeps your beverage nice and cold and easy to hold!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/16/2025) – Today was overcast in the morning. The high was 84 while the low was 78 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with NE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be about the same as today’s but gusts will be decreased. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/15/2024) – Today’s high was 69 while the low was 84 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 14mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 78, with N winds around 3mph. More NE/NNE winds tomorrow with similar temps. Sound water temp: 80-82 Ocean water temp: 81 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel Sound: Flounder, Speckled… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/16/2023) – Another day with temps in the mid-high 80’s. The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 81 with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be increased while temps will be about the same. Sound water temp: 81-83 Ocean water temp: ~82… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/16/2022) – Today’s high was just above 82. Winds have been NE and gentle. Currently it’s 75, feels like 80, with NE winds at 5mph. Tomorrow’s high is predicted to be 80. Winds are looking to be moderate but still out of the NE. Possible 15mph winds in the afternoon tomorrow. As for the rain, it looks… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/16/2021) – 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… Continue Reading
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