Fishing conditions for Kure Beach, NC
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 27
2:14 PM
humidity
43%uv index
0lowcloud cover
84%visibility
22kmmoon rise
18:31AMmoon
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Kure Beach, NC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Kure Beach, NC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Friday (5 PM peak) and Saturday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Kure Beach, NC.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 07:26 AM, sunset: 06:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11 mph (4.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.4 mph (7.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:31 PM and moonset at 7:57 AM.
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Kure Beach, NC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Kure Beach, NC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Friday (5 PM peak) and Saturday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Kure Beach, NC.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 07:26 AM, sunset: 06:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11 mph (4.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.4 mph (7.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:31 PM and moonset at 7:57 AM.
Fishing regulations for Kure Beach, NC
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina, adjacent to the historic Fort Fisher and the NC Aquarium, offers excellent pier and surf fishing for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, flounder, red drum, and bluefish from the Kure Beach Pier and the accessible Atlantic coast. Spot Features: Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina, is a quiet beach town adjacent to Fort Fisher State Historic Site and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, with the Kure Beach Pier and the accessible Atlantic beach providing excellent fishing for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, flounder, red drum, and bluefish. Seasonality: King mackerel and Spanish mackerel are the primary nearshore targets at Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina, from spring through fall, with king mackerel best in summer and fall and Spanish mackerel best in spring. Flounder are a fall-run species. Red drum are fall surf fish. Bluefish are abundant through summer.