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Safety condition takes priority. 4 active NWS alert(s) detected. Official alert details take priority over the numerical Fishing Score.
High Surf AdvisoryOct 25, 3:43 AM–8:00 PM EDT
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.
Beach Hazards StatementOct 25, 3:43 AM–8:00 PM EDT
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.
Coastal Flood AdvisoryOct 25, 3:43 AM – Oct 28, 2:00 PM EDT
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.
Small Craft AdvisoryOct 25, 12:30 AM – Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT
Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.
COASTAL FISHING PLANNER
Nags Head Fishing Conditions Today
Shore, pier and nearshore recreational fishing conditions.
Confidence: Medium
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NEXT 24 HOURS
24-Hour Fishing Conditions Forecast
0–100 score · Local time · Safety hard-stop hours show NOT RECOMMENDED
1:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
2:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
3:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
4:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
5:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
6:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
7:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
8:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
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NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
10:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
11:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
12:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
1:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
2:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
3:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
4:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
5:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
6:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
7:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
8:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
BREAKDOWN
Why this score?
Factor scores are normalized from 0–100. They are scoring inputs, not raw weather or ocean measurements.
Tide movement score24.8
Wind score55
Wave / sea state score45
Weather score100
Time of day score85
Moon / Solunar score69.8
Water temperature score—
COASTAL CONDITIONS
Wind, waves and weather
Wind22.0 mph
Gust28.8 mph
Wave height7.0 ft
Wave period10.0 sec
Rain chance0%
Water temp—
TIDE CONTEXT
Today’s tide turning points
For detailed tide charts, use the Tide page.
Low12:02 AM0.5 ft
High6:19 AM4.3 ft
Low12:44 PM0.6 ft
High6:36 PM3.8 ft
EXPLANATION
What is driving today’s result?
NWS alert details: High Surf Advisory (Oct 25, 3:43 AM–8:00 PM EDT); Beach Hazards Statement (Oct 25, 3:43 AM–8:00 PM EDT); Coastal Flood Advisory (Oct 25, 3:43 AM – Oct 28, 2:00 PM EDT); Small Craft Advisory (Oct 25, 12:30 AM – Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT).
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.
The timing of the High Surf Advisory cannot be matched confidently to the fishing window, so the official alert should be reviewed first.
Coastal flooding is the main reason this period is not recommended.
Keep planning
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Data sources & methodology
Tides & water observations: NOAA/NOS/CO-OPS. NOAA station: Jennettes Pier, Nags Head (ocean), NC (8652226).
Weather, wind, waves & alerts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Fishing Score & Best Fishing Time: calculated by CoastalNow from the source data above using published rule-based methodology.
Solar & lunar context: calculated locally by CoastalNow; lunar influence has low weight and is not presented as a catch guarantee.
Fishing Score is a planning metric, not a safety guarantee. Official warnings and local guidance always take priority.