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Raleigh, NC Fishing Forecast
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Raleigh, NC · ZIP 27601 · NWS RAH forecast updated Oct 22, 6:27 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Raleigh right now?
11:00 AM: wind 6 mph N, gusts 12 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 63 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1019 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Raleigh fishing today
- Pressure stable
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 56 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 56 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Raleigh fishing tomorrow
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.3 hPa/3h)
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Raleigh
Hunting conditions near Raleigh
Deer movement score today 76 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 84 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+5.6 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 89 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+6.3 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Raleigh at a glance
| Coordinates | 35.774, -78.635 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | RAH 75,57 |
| Grid elevation | 299 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:28 AM / 6:31 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
North Carolina fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Always check current North Carolina fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Raleigh?
This forecast scores today 56/100 (“Marginal”) for Raleigh, based on the NWS RAH hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Raleigh today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (56), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (56), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Raleigh right now?
Current forecast wind is 6 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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