Offshore
Hatteras Gulf Stream Grounds
Offshore · North Carolina · Hatteras / Diamond Shoals Gulf Stream approach
Information Only
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Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Wave Height
3.0 ft
Nearby / representative
Diamond Shoals, NC (41025) · NDBC 41025
Wave Period
5 s
Nearby / representative
Diamond Shoals, NC (41025) · NDBC 41025
Wave Direction
SSW
Nearby / representative
Diamond Shoals, NC (41025) · NDBC 41025
Nearby coastal destinations
North Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Cape Hatteras south / inlet · Inlet
Approximately 22.6 miles away
North Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Ocracoke / Pamlico Sound village · Sound
Approximately 34 miles away
North Carolina · Oregon Inlet shelf-edge / Gulf Stream approach · Offshore
Approximately 45.1 miles away
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Hatteras Gulf Stream Grounds offshore fishery
Hatteras Gulf Stream Grounds is a gulf stream grounds destination in NC. hatteras-inlet is a village/pass drum fishery. This sibling is Stream water. No no-take at the pin. NDBC 41025 is Diamond Shoals, not every Stream edge. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.
- Habitat and structure
- Diamond Shoals offshore · Gulf Stream
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Yellowfin, mahi, wahoo, and sailfish are qualitative. Blue marlin is occurrence-only on this pin.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Istiophorus platypterus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Makaira nigricans
Also called Kajiki
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Yellowfin tuna — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Mahi-mahi — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Wahoo — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Sailfish — SUMMER
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Offshore boats from Hatteras and nearby Outer Banks ports.
Primary hazards
Diamond Shoals, Stream edges, and bar crossings.
Fishery considerations
- Do not inherit Hatteras Inlet tides.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
Cataloged offshore fishing destination
Offshore · North Carolina
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