Today's Plan
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Daylight
Tide
Feeding
Wind (kt)
Major feeding window (2 hrs)
Minor window (1 hr)
Wind 15–19 kt
Wind 20+ kt
Solunar feeding windows based on lunar transit.
NOAA Gauge 8656483
Tides · next 3 days
Marine Forecast
Wind & waves
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Knots. Live: Duke Marine Lab · Forecast & seas: NWS. Wave periods ≤ 6 sec indicate choppy conditions.
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Water temperature
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Moon & feeding
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What's biting & season calendar
BITING THIS MONTH
Season calendar
Dark = peak · Light = present · Outlined = currentGeneral seasonal guide. Runs shift with water temperature; check local tackle shops for daily reports.
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Weather · next 8 hours
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NWS hourly forecast for Beaufort. ⚡ = thunderstorm probability.
Radar loop
Full radar ↗
NWS radar KMHX (Newport), northwest of Beaufort.
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Coastal waters forecast
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NWS marine forecast out to 20 nm. NWS Marine Portal ↗
Licenses, limits & safetyLicense required for anglers 16+
Safety & regulations
VHF 16US Coast Guard · or dial 911
- Anglers 16+ require an NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License: NCWRC
- Check current Size & Bag Limits (NCDMF) before harvesting.
- File a float plan ashore detailing destination and return time.
- USCG-approved PFD required per person; mandatory wear for children under 13 while underway.
Area mapInlet, Cape Lookout, Fort Macon, Shackleford
Area reference map
Public boat ramps (NCWRC) ↗Reference markers are approximate. Not intended for marine navigation.