Good morning. Here’s the Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report for Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
This video was shot at the Lillian St. beach access in Kitty Hawk.
Hello summer. Beaches and piers are busy every morning now. Gorgeous weather with temps in the 90′s, bright sun, and a great offshore breeze out of the Southwest. Yep, summer has arrived on the Outer Banks. This great weather will stick with us through the weekend…great beach weekend ahead!
We have a little swell in the area today, and the offshore breeze is cleaning it up nicely. A fun longboard wave, and a great day to be in the water. In addition to the warm air temps, the water temps have jumped to the 70′s!
Great OBX fishing too. Offshore is still seeing consistent dolphin and yellow fin tuna with some bill fish mixed in. The piers, bridges, and Sound are very consistent with a wide variety of fish – Spanish mackerel, blue fish, flounder, croaker, sea mullet – but the big catches over the past week have been cobia. As the water temps have warmed, cobia have moved into the area, and the catches have been very consistent. We got a great report from our friends at Rock Solid Fishing (www.RockSolidFishing.com) from yesterday, and they were fishing near shore and caught three large cobia – the largest being 66 pounds!
Always a good time to be on the Outer Banks…especially now!
Ready for some 4th of July fun? We have got all the info you need to know about where to go and what to see this Independence Day. No matter what part of the beach you are on, there is something fun for the whole family.
OBX Fireworks
Town of Nags Head 15th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular
9:25 p.m. at Nags Head Fishing Pier Milepost 11
This event is back and better than ever! Zambelli Fireworks will present the program, promising unforgettable fireworks.
The following public beach accesses are recommended for access to the beach for fireworks viewing:
South of Nags Head Fishing Pier
North of Nags Head Fishing Pier
Curlew Street
Bladen Street
Hollowell Street
Bittern Street
Conch Street
Bonnett Street
Blackman Street
Barnes Street
Town of Duck 7th Annual 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. the parade beings with a concert and community social following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand and Friends, refreshments, the awarding of parade trophies, and a flash mob dance routine.
The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane. The route follows Scarborough Lane towards the ocean, turns left onto Ocean Way, and then heads down Christopher Drive ending back at Duck Road (NC 12). If you are attending the parade, please arrive early so you can get a good spot on the parade route. Parking in Town is at a premium, so please plan to walk or ride your bicycle and come early for the best spots!
Rodanthe Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2011 2 p.m at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe, NC.
Come out and enjoy patriotic music, a reading of the Deceleration of Independence and a watermelon feast. This is a FREE event!
America Celebrates! July 4th Fireworks with the Town of Manteo
July 4, 2011 8 p.m. at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Don’t miss this spectacular July 4th tradition on the Outer Banks! Roanoke Island Festival Park, the Town of Manteo, and NCSA invite you to honor our nation’s independence and freedom with an evening of patriotic music and dazzling fireworks. NCSA’s Jazz Ensembleand Friends, featuring vocalist Becca Stevens, and members of the NCSA American Music Ensemble join together to presentan evening of patriotic melodies. Admission is free.
Corolla 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2011 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla
Load up the car with blankets and chairs and come enjoy live music followed by a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. Admission and parking is free. The event is sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism.
*Locals Tip: If you are looking for the best seat in the house make sure you visit Jockey’s Ridge State Park, which will be open late on July 4th for firework viewing.
The final 5 of the 35 locally rescued green sea turtles have been nursed back to health and set for release back into the ocean this weekend. The turtles were found earlier in the year suffering from cold-stun symptoms and most of them lethargic and covered in barnacles.
North Carolina Green Sea Turtle
30 of the rehabilitated turtles were returned to the Gulf Stream this spring and the remaining 5 have been swimming around it tanks at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Most of the time turtles get released under the supervision of N.E.S.T volunteers but for this event N.E.S.T is inviting the public to send off the turtles right here on our beaches. The staff of the National Park Service, the aquarium and N.E.S.T believe this will be a great way for the public to experience something incredible and learn about the rescuing process.
Volunteers will follow each turtle as it makes its way back to the ocean with a giant sign of that turtle’s personal turtle facts. LOL
Beach releases are rare. Most locally rescued turtles are winter cold-stun victims usually ready to return to the ocean when the coastal water is still chilly, so they are brought to the Gulf Stream. Yet with the water warming up to 70 degrees the turtles are safe for release here.
The release is scheduled for either Saturday or Sunday, depending on weather but the final decision will be announced mid-week online at www.nestonline.org.
ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS: National chain Tuesday Morning reveals its plans to renovate the old Seamark grocery store in the Outer Banks Mall shopping center. Tuesday Morning offers high end items at closeout prices and carries many great brands like Martex, Samsonite, Lego and many more. Their items range from home accents, garden tools, clothes and accessories, lamps, candles and gifts just to name a few.
Shopping at Tuesday Morning is awesome because every Tuesday they get new shipments and have new great deals. You never know what you might find in there so it is always an adventure! Plans are still being discussed but building and sign permits have already been submitted.
Good morning. Here’s the Outer Banks Beach, Surf, & Fishing Report for Monday, June 6, 2011.
This video was shot at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills at 9:00 AM.
I’m making it official this morning, summer has arrived on the Outer Banks. I know, the true beginning of summer isn’t until the end of June, but we’re passed Memorial Day, this is the last week of school on the OBX, the sun and temps have been perfect for about a month, and the beach and pier are busy at 9 AM Monday morning. Yep, summer has arrived!
It is a gorgeous day. 80′s and sun, and this weather will stick with us all week. Feels like it’s been about a month without rain. The plants are thirsty, but we’re loving the sun and perfect temps.
Unfortunately, no surf this week. There will be a nice offshore wind headed out of the southwest most of the week, but it doesn’t look like we’ll see much swell all week. Hopefully I’m wrong…but I don’t think so.
The great news is that the OBX fishing is going strong. Offshore they are catching dolphin, tuna, and a few bill fish mixed in. The bridges and piers are consistently reporting a wide variety of fish; spot, croaker, sea mullet, flounder, Spanish mackerel, blue fish, and cobia. A 44 pound cobia was hauled in at Jennette’s Pier yesterday…that’s a big daddy from the pier! The Sound is also very consistent with a wide variety of fish.
Although you can never be guaranteed you will catch anything, the event will be a great time regardless and includes fun for the whole family. If nothing is biting you can always take a walk on the many nature trails, enjoy a day at the beach soaking up the sun, plan a picnic or just come be a spectator!
The state limit for crabbing is 50 per day and for fishing a state issued saltwater fishing license is required so don’t forget it! Ive never been crabbing before but it sounds like a great time and 50 crabs would make a yummy dinner
The annual Crabbing and Fishing Rodeo will be held Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Outer Banks - 6.3.11 - Perfect day in Kill Devil Hills
It’s a Goldie Locks Day…not too hot, not too cool. Just right. Sun and upper 70′s with a great north wind blowing a cool breeze. No surf, but the water temps are warming. Fish are biting offshore, near shore, piers, bridges, and the Sound! Wide variety of fish – croaker, flounder, spot, blue fish, sea mullet, cobia, dolphin, Spanish makerel.
The Rip Curl GromSearch is a global series for the best young surfers around the world to showcase their talent…and it’s coming to the Outer Banks August 20- 21, 2011.
In the US, the Rip Curl GromSearch brings the best surfers from across the nation to their local, regional competition with the hopes of making the Rip Curl National Final at the Rip Curl Pro Search Somewhere in San Francisco in the Fall.
The 2011 North American series is made up of 4 regional championship events and the winners of each event advances to the National Final to compete for the title of Rip Curl GromSearch National Champion.
The first-ever Rip Curl GromSearch was held at Jan Juc, Torquay, Australia in 1999. This led to the creation of a National series including Europe, the United States, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, and New Zealand.
Entry is easy. To log on to check out dates, locations and availability, click here
MID ATLANTIC
Stop 3:
Rip Curl GromSearch OBX, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 2011
Start: Saturday, August 20, 2011 @ 8:00 AM End: Sunday, August 21, 2011 @ 3:59 PM
Outer Banks: June 2011 Events at Roanoke Island Festival Park
June, 2011 Programs…
Photojournalism of Chris Bickford June 3 – 28 Reception: Sunday, June 5, 2-4 pm Art Gallery The inner stories of eclectic topics including the BP oil spill serve as a testament to Bickford’s sensitivity to people & place. His images have appeared nationally. 9 am – 5 pm. Mon-Fri., Saturdays- 10 am – 4 pm. FREE.
RIFP Performance Series NC Dance Theatre June 10 & 11, 8 pm Outdoor Pavilion (Bring a lawn chair & picnic.) Four ballets are presented: Salvatore Aiello’s Satto (Wind Dance), Sasha Janes’ Kinetic Energy, Jacqulyn Buglisi’s Requiem 9.11 & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Shindig. FREE.
2nd Saturdays Carol Trotman Watercolor Techniques June 11, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Art Gallery Artist Carol Trotman teaches a free watercolor techniques class. Participants are asked to bring supplies. Call Mary Ellen Riddle (252)475-1500. FREE.
RIFP Performance Series NC A&T University Cinderella – Children’s Show June 14, 15, & 16, 10:30 am Indoor Theatre The classic folk tale, Cinderella, is brought to life by a group of talented young performers from NC A&T University. A wonderful production for all children. FREE
RIFP Performance Series NC A&T University Broadway Unleashed June 14, 15, & 16, 8 pm Outdoor Pavilion (Bring a lawn chair & picnic.) Performing some of Broadway’s Best, this energetic group of nationally award winning performers will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. Gospel, jazz, blues & show tunes. FREE.
The cost of a general admission ticket is $8/adults; $5/students 6 – 17; children 5 and under free, or join Friends of Elizabeth II and receive free admission!
