Today brought sunshine and calm before the storm. The high was 87 while the low was 73 with light winds. Gusts up to 10mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 85, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow winds should still be light to gentle speeds before increasing on Wednesday. Temps should hover around low 80s. As of 6:30-7:00pm the side roads off of Old Lighthouse in Buxton have started to flood. So the Cape Hatteras Motels are likely not far behind.
Sound water temp: 81-86
Ocean water temp: 77-81
Surf: No report.
Sound: No report.
Inshore: No report.
Offshore: No report.
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XTRATUF Salmon Sisters 15in Legacy Boots – Fireweed Pink
The Women’s Legacy Boot offers flexible, all-day comfort and the best protection against the broadest range of acids, corrosives and contaminants. This version is featured in black with a blue band around the rand and a coral accent at the top of the shaft. Roll it down to expose an interior Beach Glass Print.
Beach glass expresses the transformative nature of the ocean by evolving once discarded glass and weathering it for decades, eventually to be found in homes and jewelry in coastal towns.
- Recommend half sizes order up
- Exclusive Fireweed Liner Print
- 100% Waterproof
- Slip-Resistant, Non-Marking Outsole for the Best Traction on Wet Surfaces.
- Triple-Dipped Shells for Extra Tough, Extra Watertight Protection
- Hand-Layered Construction Adds Flex and Strength at Critical Stress Points
- Acid Chemical Resistant
- Viral Penetration Resistant per ASTM F1671 / F1671M – 13
- Designed Specifically for a Women’s Fit
- Shaft Circumference is 11 inches
- Approximately 4 lbs
- Measurements were taken from a size 7 and may vary by size

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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
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- (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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