Warm and sunny with a high temperature of 72F today. Beautiful weekend ahead as well with highs in the 70’s and no rain on the horizon. Winds are out of the NE at 6mph.
Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum in the am.
Surf slowed down a bit today. All we heard were Sea Mullet and Blowtoads on the Frisco and Hatteras beaches.
Offshore boats reported catching a Sailfish, a White Marlin, some Dolphin, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo and various bottom fish.
Inshore boats are tearing up the big Red Drum. Lots of citations handed out again today.


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See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
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See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/22/2022) – Today’s high was 82, a bit cooler with the rain we got. Of course the rain didn’t end up lasting as long as it was predicted to. Winds have been light to moderate. Currently it’s 80, feels like 83, with WSW winds around 14mph. Gusts are up to 21mph. Tomorrow is bringing more scattered rain… Continue Reading
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