Category: Cape Hatteras Weather

October 3, 2021
Temperatures rose slightly today and our day ended at 81F. No rain in sight for the next couple of days it looks like. Winds are out of the South tonight at 15mph.

Slow day off the surf. Conditions were still a bit rough but calming down.

Rodanthe Pier- saw some Pompano caught

Sharks at the point earlier today.

Some boats headed offshore today and brought back Dolphin, a couple of Wahoo, few Blackfin Tuna and bottom fish.

Inshore boats are still catching Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Drum.

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/3/2024) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 62 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 63 with NE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow should be a little warmer with a high of 74. Winds will be similar and show a decrease in speeds by evening. Sound water temp: 66-69 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/4/2023) – A little rainy this morning but otherwise a nice cool day. The high was 64 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 63, feels like 64, with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow is predicted to be about the same as today, minus the rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/4/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 64. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 69, feels like 71, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are going to be nearly the same as today. Water temp was between 67 and 68.5 today. Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/4/2021) – Overcast, rainy and windy day here today. High temperature made it to 61F. Winds are out of the North currently around 24mph. Cooling off a bit more tomorrow with a slight chance of rain. Surf conditions were less than favorable today but there were some fish caught. Sea Mullet, Black Drum, Spot and a couple… Continue Reading
October 2, 2021
Welcome to all of our visitors here on the island.! We are looking at a nice start to the week weather wise. Our high temperature for the day here in Frisco was75F. Winds are out of the South tonight at 9mph.

Rough conditions made for a slow day off of the surf.

Some Speckled Trout and puppy Drum were caught in the sound both here and in Avon.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had a good day with Dolphin, Wahoo, some Blackfin Tuna and various bottom fish. One Sailfish was also released.

Inshore boats limited out on Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/3/2024) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 62 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 63 with NE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow should be a little warmer with a high of 74. Winds will be similar and show a decrease in speeds by evening. Sound water temp: 66-69 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/4/2023) – A little rainy this morning but otherwise a nice cool day. The high was 64 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 63, feels like 64, with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow is predicted to be about the same as today, minus the rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/4/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 64. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 69, feels like 71, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are going to be nearly the same as today. Water temp was between 67 and 68.5 today. Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/4/2021) – Overcast, rainy and windy day here today. High temperature made it to 61F. Winds are out of the North currently around 24mph. Cooling off a bit more tomorrow with a slight chance of rain. Surf conditions were less than favorable today but there were some fish caught. Sea Mullet, Black Drum, Spot and a couple… Continue Reading
October 1, 2021
We had another beautiful day to end out the week here on the island. Our high temperature for the day was 75F. We have winds out of the NE this evening around 12mph. Looks like we have a beach hazard statement through Saturday evening for dangerous rip currents. PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER

Rodanthe Pier- Spot and Spanish Mackerel

Honestly it was a slow day off the surf. Only heard of some Bluefish caught earlier today. Nice puppy Drum bite in the sound in Avon and Buxton however.

Offshore boats from Hatteras had a slow go as well. Bottom fish, some Dolphin, Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. One Sailfish was also released.

Inshore boats did ok with Red Drum, Speckled Trout and a few Blues.

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/3/2024) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 62 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 63 with NE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow should be a little warmer with a high of 74. Winds will be similar and show a decrease in speeds by evening. Sound water temp: 66-69 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/4/2023) – A little rainy this morning but otherwise a nice cool day. The high was 64 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 63, feels like 64, with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow is predicted to be about the same as today, minus the rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/4/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 64. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 69, feels like 71, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are going to be nearly the same as today. Water temp was between 67 and 68.5 today. Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/4/2021) – Overcast, rainy and windy day here today. High temperature made it to 61F. Winds are out of the North currently around 24mph. Cooling off a bit more tomorrow with a slight chance of rain. Surf conditions were less than favorable today but there were some fish caught. Sea Mullet, Black Drum, Spot and a couple… Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Clear and sunny skies today, high temperature topped off at 75F. Winds this evening are out of the East at 6mph. Looks like we are going to round out the week with more of the same weather.

Rodanthe Pier- Spanish Mackerel, puppy Drum, Blowtoads, Black Drum, Sea Mullet and Pompano

Nice Bluefish and Spanish run early this morning at the point. Spinner sharks were active too.

Small Blues down towards the Frisco bath house.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras found Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna, along with a variety of bottom fish.

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

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/3/2024) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 62 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 63 with NE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow should be a little warmer with a high of 74. Winds will be similar and show a decrease in speeds by evening. Sound water temp: 66-69 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/4/2023) – A little rainy this morning but otherwise a nice cool day. The high was 64 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 63, feels like 64, with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow is predicted to be about the same as today, minus the rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/4/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 64. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 69, feels like 71, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are going to be nearly the same as today. Water temp was between 67 and 68.5 today. Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/4/2021) – Overcast, rainy and windy day here today. High temperature made it to 61F. Winds are out of the North currently around 24mph. Cooling off a bit more tomorrow with a slight chance of rain. Surf conditions were less than favorable today but there were some fish caught. Sea Mullet, Black Drum, Spot and a couple… Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
Little bit warmer temps today with a high of 79F. Winds are out of the NE currently at 18mph. Pretty day in store for tomorrow as well.

Rodanthe Pier- Spanish Mackerel

Real quiet day here at the shop. We have not heard of much going on off the surf.

Slow fishing offshore today. The boats that did go out caught Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. Bite Me released a Sailfish.

Inshore boats had a much better day with catches of Speckled Trout, Drum and Bluefish.

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/3/2024) – Today’s high was 68 while the low was 62 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 63 with NE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow should be a little warmer with a high of 74. Winds will be similar and show a decrease in speeds by evening. Sound water temp: 66-69 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/4/2023) – A little rainy this morning but otherwise a nice cool day. The high was 64 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 63, feels like 64, with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow is predicted to be about the same as today, minus the rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/4/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 64. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 69, feels like 71, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are going to be nearly the same as today. Water temp was between 67 and 68.5 today. Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/4/2021) – Overcast, rainy and windy day here today. High temperature made it to 61F. Winds are out of the North currently around 24mph. Cooling off a bit more tomorrow with a slight chance of rain. Surf conditions were less than favorable today but there were some fish caught. Sea Mullet, Black Drum, Spot and a couple… Continue Reading