Today was filled with rain and wind. Add in the overwash and flooding and there’s your typical Hatteras Nor’Easter. The high was 63 while the low was 60 with moderate to strong winds. Gusts up to 53mph. Currently it’s 61, feels like 55, with NNE winds around 13mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow winds should decrease throughout the day to moderate speeds by evening. Temps are looking to be a little warmer into the 70s. Chance of rain again.
Sound water temp: 61-62
Ocean water temp: ~67
No fish to report today. Hopefully later this week we’ll have something to report.
Surf: No report.
Sound: No report.
Inshore: No report.
Offshore: No report.
Releases: No report.
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- (5/17/2023) – Overall, a beautiful day. The high was 75 while the low was 64. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 65, feels like 62, with ENE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be strong. Temps will be cooler (H: 69, L: 62). Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (5/17/2022) – We had a high temperature of 77F today. Warm one here on the island. So far it looks like it will be a bit cooler tomorrow with more sunshine! Winds are out of the South tonight at 10mph. Quiet day off of the surf. Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, King Mackerel and bottom fish were brought… Continue Reading
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- (5/17/2021) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Our high temperature today was 72F. Not a bad day here to enjoy our beautiful beaches or explore what the island has to offer. Surf fishing was again on the slow side. Anglers, hang in there for another day. Looks like… Continue Reading
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