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Safety condition takes priority. 3 active NWS alert(s) detected. Official alert details take priority over the numerical Fishing Score.
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.
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.
Small Craft AdvisoryOct 25, 12:30 AM – Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.
COASTAL FISHING PLANNER
Ocracoke 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
9:00 PM
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
9:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
10:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
11:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
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 score54.6
Wind score25
Wave / sea state score45
Weather score100
Time of day score85
Moon / Solunar score69.8
Water temperature score—
COASTAL CONDITIONS
Wind, waves and weather
Wind26.0 mph
Gust32.2 mph
Wave height6.0 ft
Wave period9.0 sec
Rain chance0%
Water temp—
TIDE CONTEXT
Today’s tide turning points
For detailed tide charts, use the Tide page.
Low12:45 AM0.5 ft
High7:27 AM1.5 ft
Low2:15 PM0.6 ft
High7:30 PM1.2 ft
EXPLANATION
What is driving today’s result?
NWS alert details: 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.
The timing of the Beach Hazards Statement 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: Ocracoke, Pamlico Sound, NC (8654769).
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.