Today was hot with the UV index getting up to 9. The high was 79 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 78, with SSW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow should be about the same as today! Don’t forget your sun protection if you’re going out, that UV index can be brutal!
If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
Sound water temp: 75-78
Ocean water temp: ~72
Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sharks
Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout
*Please note that Speckled Trout season is closed and you cannot keep them. They are catch and release only for the time being.
Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sheepshead
Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna
Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin
Our site has quite a few products on it now and we would like to shift our focus to adding items customers want. What are some products YOU would like to see available on our site? More boots? Tackle? Kids clothing? You tell us! Email suggestions to us at frg.suggestions@gmail.com. If you have something in mind you’d like to order but it is not on the site, give us a call and we can figure it out.


Pelagic Kids Shorts High Spot Gyotaku Fade
The High Spot Short offers simple functionality for all day comfort. Featuring quick dry ultralight recycled 4-way stretch fabric with water & stain repellency and velcro back pocket.
Featuring original Gyotaku art created by Dwight Hwang, this product pays homage to the sea through the traditional method of Japanese fish printing.
Features:
- 11″ Outseam
- 4″ Inseam
- Quick Dry
- Ultralight Fabric
- Recycled Fabric
- 4-Way Stretch
- Water & Stain Repellent
- Material: 92% Polyester 8% Elastane

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/5/2025) – Today was warmer but still tolerable for extended periods of time. Much better than having real feels nearing 100. The high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 83, with NE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow is showing chances of storms but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/5/2024) – Today’s high was 82 while the low was 79 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 84, with SSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow the temps will be about the same. Winds will increase a bit towards the end of the day. Rain should start in the early morning… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/5/2023) – The high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 80, with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be nearly the same as today’s (H: 82, L: 76, ~10mph winds). Sound water temp: 78-80 Ocean water temp: ~76… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/5/2022) – The high got up to 86 with a real feel of 96. Winds did remain gentle all day but are still SW. They bounced between 4.5mph and 11mph. Tomorrow’s temps are predicted to be higher than today but may end up being about the same as today. The wind is predicted to be S/SE/SSE and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/5/2021) – Well, the rain stopped long enough for everyone to come out of their hiding places and enjoy the day! Freaky weather here, but that’s Hatteras Island for you. We had a high temperature today of 77F. Showers have picked back up tonight and we have a chance of showers throughout the day tomorrow as well.… Continue Reading
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