Category: Cape Hatteras Weather

September 21, 2021
Started off a bit humid this morning but ended up overcast with a high temperature of 86F. Winds are out of the SE this evening at approximately 18mph. We have a beach hazard warning until Wednesday at 8 pm for dangerous rip currents. PLEASE stay out of the water.

Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum, Flounder, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel and some Spot

Puppy Drum and Sea Mullet in Avon today.

Sea Mullet and Pompano just North of the point.

Choppy and no report from Frisco

Nice Sea Mullet, Pompano and puppy Drum off of ramp 55 in Hatteras earlier.

Only a few boats went offshore and caught some Blackfin Tuna, a couple of Dolphin, but managed a good day with Wahoo.

Inshore boats in Hatteras did good with Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Drum.

AccuSharp 709C Sport Knife Orange

Model – AS709C. Wheel Lock Orange. 4.25 inch closed. 2.5 inch satin finish stainless clip point blade. Orange aluminum handle. Lanyard hole. Glass breaker. Pocket clip.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing.**Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/10/2025) – 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… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/10/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow winds should get up to moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be about the same. Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/10/2023) – The high was 84 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be relatively similar with light to gentle winds. Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/10/2022) – Today’s high was 85. Winds have been light to moderate and fairly E. Currently it’s blowing ESE at 15mph and feels like 80. Next few days look similar in both winds and temps. Swell and rip currents are still bad. Next high tide is 8:34am which will likely bring more overwash at the S-curves but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/10/2021) – Friday brought about some wonderful weather with our high temperature maxing out at 79F. Winds out of the North made for a almost fall like day. Looks like the weekend will be more of the same. We still have a High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Rodanthe Pier- catching puppy Drum today No… Continue Reading
September 20, 2021
Busy day here on the island. Lots of visitors out and about. Fishing is in full swing and the temperatures are still pleasantly warm. Our high temperature in Frisco today was 82F. We are looking at winds out of the East this evening at around 13mph. Slight chance of a rain shower tomorrow.

Puppy Drum everywhere again today. If you aren’t here, you are missing out.!

Few bigger sharks caught and released near the point today as well.

Good Wahoo fishing for the offshore boats today. Along with Wahoo, they were also catching Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin. Nearshore boats were catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel.

Inshore boats found Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.

Sea Striker 1040HD Heavy Duty Old Dominion Style Wire Bottom Rig, for Snelled Hooks, 60 Lb Coated Wire, #6 Interlock Snap

Old Dominion Rig, 1040HD has twisted wire arms and #6 interlock snap and 60 lb. nylon-coated wire. The 1060HD is the same, except made with monofilament.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing.**Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/10/2025) – 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… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/10/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow winds should get up to moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be about the same. Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/10/2023) – The high was 84 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be relatively similar with light to gentle winds. Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/10/2022) – Today’s high was 85. Winds have been light to moderate and fairly E. Currently it’s blowing ESE at 15mph and feels like 80. Next few days look similar in both winds and temps. Swell and rip currents are still bad. Next high tide is 8:34am which will likely bring more overwash at the S-curves but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/10/2021) – Friday brought about some wonderful weather with our high temperature maxing out at 79F. Winds out of the North made for a almost fall like day. Looks like the weekend will be more of the same. We still have a High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Rodanthe Pier- catching puppy Drum today No… Continue Reading
September 19, 2021
September is flying by with today already being the 19th.! Today was another perfect day to be here on the island. Our afternoon temperature topped off at 84F. Tomorrow is looking like it will be more of the same. Winds are showing out of the NE this evening right around 15mph.

Drum fishing is upon us. Puppy Drum were caught off of both piers today as well as all beaches from Rodanthe to Hatteras. Several larger Drum were also caught in Buxton today as well.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras today found Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and some King Mackerel.

Limits of Speckled Trout and keeper Red Drum for the inshore boats.

Dexter S126 Sani-Safe 2-3/4″ Oyster Knife Providence Pattern, White Sure Grip Handle

Sani-safe, stain free, high carbon steel, with white polypropylene handles.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing.**Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/10/2025) – 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… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/10/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow winds should get up to moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be about the same. Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/10/2023) – The high was 84 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be relatively similar with light to gentle winds. Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/10/2022) – Today’s high was 85. Winds have been light to moderate and fairly E. Currently it’s blowing ESE at 15mph and feels like 80. Next few days look similar in both winds and temps. Swell and rip currents are still bad. Next high tide is 8:34am which will likely bring more overwash at the S-curves but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/10/2021) – Friday brought about some wonderful weather with our high temperature maxing out at 79F. Winds out of the North made for a almost fall like day. Looks like the weekend will be more of the same. We still have a High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Rodanthe Pier- catching puppy Drum today No… Continue Reading
September 17, 2021
Breezy and warm today with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like a nice weekend ahead for weather. Winds are out of the North this evening at 20mph. Dangerous rip currents through this evening.

Few big Red Drum, puppy drum and plenty of Bluefish caught at the point throughout the day. Surf was rough and cloudy here in Frisco, no reports.

Offshore boats stayed tied to the docks.

Inshore boats had a fun day catching and releasing big Red Drum, keeper Drum and Bluefish.

Sea Striker SSDMR Deluxe Finger Mullet Rig, Removable 2/0 Double Hook, 1 1/4″ Red/White Pear Float

The split, two-hook treble can be removed allowing you to push the rig through the mouth of a finger mullet and out the anus. An excellent lure for bluefish and drum. Rig has a black 1/0 3-way swivel and a large Duo-lock snap for simple attachment. The 80 lb. monofilament, #15 wire and 1 1/4″ pear float complete the rig.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing.**Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/10/2025) – 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… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/10/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow winds should get up to moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be about the same. Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/10/2023) – The high was 84 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be relatively similar with light to gentle winds. Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/10/2022) – Today’s high was 85. Winds have been light to moderate and fairly E. Currently it’s blowing ESE at 15mph and feels like 80. Next few days look similar in both winds and temps. Swell and rip currents are still bad. Next high tide is 8:34am which will likely bring more overwash at the S-curves but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/10/2021) – Friday brought about some wonderful weather with our high temperature maxing out at 79F. Winds out of the North made for a almost fall like day. Looks like the weekend will be more of the same. We still have a High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Rodanthe Pier- catching puppy Drum today No… Continue Reading
September 16, 2021
On and off weather today, scattered showers throughout. Our high temperature reached a muggy 81F. Chance of thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow.

Rough conditions made for a slow day off the surf. Some puppy Drum and Blues were caught at the point.

Only a few offshore boats made it out today. Those that did caught Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, a few Dolphin and some Yellowfin Tuna. Tuna Duck released a Sailfish.

Inshore boats were catching Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel.

Toadfish Non-Tipping 10oz Wine Tumbler

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing.**Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/10/2025) – 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… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/10/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow winds should get up to moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be about the same. Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/10/2023) – The high was 84 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be relatively similar with light to gentle winds. Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/10/2022) – Today’s high was 85. Winds have been light to moderate and fairly E. Currently it’s blowing ESE at 15mph and feels like 80. Next few days look similar in both winds and temps. Swell and rip currents are still bad. Next high tide is 8:34am which will likely bring more overwash at the S-curves but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/10/2021) – Friday brought about some wonderful weather with our high temperature maxing out at 79F. Winds out of the North made for a almost fall like day. Looks like the weekend will be more of the same. We still have a High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Rodanthe Pier- catching puppy Drum today No… Continue Reading