The high was 90 while the low was 75 with light winds. Gusts up to 10mph today. Currently it’s 84, feels like 93, with S winds around 4mph. Tomorrow we will see an increase in winds while temps will remain about the same. Rain should be starting in the afternoon and carrying into Thursday.
The island is looking at some interesting weather due to Hurricanes Franklin and Idalia, be sure to keep an eye on the forecast. Here’s what we know so far:
- Ocean over wash is coming across the dunes onto Hwy 12 at Sandy Bay
- Ocean over wash on Hwy 12 from north of Cross of Honor way to the old S curves in Rodanthe
- Cape Point is impassable at high tide
Sound water temp: 84-87
Ocean water temp: ~82
Surf: Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead
Sound: Bluefish, Speckled Trout
Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout
Offshore: Amberjacks, Dolphin, Grouper, Tilefish, Wahoo
Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish


Xtratuf XWAB-4CH Womens 6 in Ankle Deck Boot
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The Women’s Ankle Deck Boot features a stunning aqua blue coho goring with hints of pink and yellow, with the aqua blue extending to the pull tabs and outsole. A complementary yellow strip at the sole adds another touch of style to complete the look of this eye catching boot.
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The slip-on-and-go convenience can be worn on or off the boat offering 100% Waterproof protection. The interior boasts a highly durable XPRESSCOOL® fabric that allows the foot to breath for long days on the water.
- Recommend half sizes order up
- 100% Waterproof
- Slip-Resistant Outsole
- XPRESSCOOL® Breathable Liner
- Pull-On Tabs
- Approximately 3.16lbs
- Toe Box Height 1.13 inches
- Shaft Circumference 11.69 inches
- Measurements were taken from a size 7. There may be slight variations based on size.

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/28/2025) – Today was thankfully not quite as hot. The high was 89 while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with SSW winds around 3mph. Tomorrow winds should switch to the N/NE and continue at light to gentle speeds. Temps will be about the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/28/2024) – Today’s high was 82 while the low was 70 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 74, with E winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be similar to today’s. Wind directions will switch towards SW. The mosquitos were exceptionally bad today for us, if you’re in the same… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/28/2023) – The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 27mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 88, with SW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s winds are looking to be stronger while temps will remain the same. Chance of rain in the morning. Sound water temp: 82-87 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/28/2022) – Another day in the upper 80s. Real feel was up to 101 around 3pm and hovered between 95 to 99 for a good portion of the day. Winds were a little lighter, between 7mph to 16mph. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 86 with SW winds at 11.5mph. Gusts are up to 18.5mph. Tomorrow is… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/28/2021) – Rain showers this morning gave way to sunshine and we had a high temperature of 82F. Slightly cooler than yesterday. Going to warm back up again for the rest of the week and weekend. Avon reporting Croaker, Sea Mullet, Spot and Sea Robins. Couple of Bluefish and sharks in Buxton today. Frisco and Hatteras beaches… Continue Reading
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