Fishing conditions for Buxton NC
Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning and afternoon
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Now, September 6
7:14 PM
humidity
60%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
21kmmoon rise
00:08AMmoon
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Buxton NC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Buxton NC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 PM peak), Friday (8 AM peak) and Wednesday (8 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Buxton NC.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 79°F (26°C). Sunrise today: 06:37 AM, sunset: 07:23 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 14.5 mph (6.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.8 mph (9.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 12:08 AM and moonset at 3:43 PM.
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Buxton NC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Buxton NC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 PM peak), Friday (8 AM peak) and Wednesday (8 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Buxton NC.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 79°F (26°C). Sunrise today: 06:37 AM, sunset: 07:23 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 14.5 mph (6.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.8 mph (9.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 12:08 AM and moonset at 3:43 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Buxton at Cape Hatteras on the North Carolina Outer Banks in Dare County, home to the tallest lighthouse in America, is one of the most legendary surf fishing destinations on the East Coast, where red drum, bluefish, cobia, Spanish mackerel, flounder, and spot can be caught from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach. Spot Features: Buxton in Dare County, North Carolina, is the community at Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks, home to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (tallest in America) and one of the greatest surfcasting locations in the eastern United States, with legendary red drum, bluefish, cobia, Spanish mackerel, flounder, and spot fishing from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach. Seasonality: Red drum are the primary surf fishing target at Buxton in Dare County, North Carolina, at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, best in fall (September-November). Bluefish are abundant through summer and fall. Cobia and Spanish mackerel are warm-season nearshore species. Flounder and spot are fall-run species.