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Seagull Says: The tourists are lost, the locals are lurking, and the seagulls are spilling secrets.
Sassy, salty, and only slightly sunburned.
🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)
🌞Weather
High of 84°, humidity clinging at 79%, and a SSW breeze at 9 mph trying (and failing) to act like natural AC. It’s mostly cloudy with a 21% chance of “is that thunder or just my neighbors fighting again?” UV Index is 8 of 11—still high enough to crisp you like a boardwalk funnel cake. Sunset clocks out at 8:18 pm, so plan your golden hour thirst traps accordingly.
Tonight dips to 77°, with 88% humidity and a waning gibbous moon showing up fashionably late at 11:21 pm just to keep the vibes weird.
🏄♂️ Surf Report
If you’re chasing mellow logs or just starting out, morning’s your golden ticket. Afternoon surfers, prepare for a bit of chatter on the water—but there’s enough rise to steal a fun little session before sunset.
📰 HEADLINES + CHATTER
The real tea (plus fried fish).
🎨 Buxton’s Coolest Craft Scene (Literally)
Forget sweltering art strolls—Buxton’s Lighthouse Arts & Crafts Show happens inside an air-conditioned church. Local artists set up shop at the Family Life Center every month, and the next round is July 18–19. Bonus: the event funds community programs like “The Vibe,” where kids get pizza, popcorn, and supervised chaos. Support the arts and maybe snag a seashell wind chime you didn’t know you needed.🏠 Dare’s Housing Task Force: Now with Paperwork
After 20+ years of meetings and false starts, Dare County’s Housing Task Force is officially trying the nonprofit route. They’re hoping this new setup can finally unlock grant funding and build homes for teachers, first responders, and other locals priced out of paradise. Sound familiar? That’s because it’s been tried before—with mixed results. But this time, they're “learning from the past” and eyeing 640 acres of county-owned land (including a literal landfill, so maybe not that land).🐟 Fried Fish + Good Deeds in Avon
If the smell of fried fish and baked goods doesn’t pull you in, maybe the cause will. St. John UMC in Avon is serving up a Fish Fry & Bake Sale this Friday, July 18 from 5–7 p.m. All proceeds support the church’s community programs like free dinners, a tiny pantry, and Vacation Bible School. Come hungry and bring cash—they're doing good with every flaky fillet.
🎟️ TUESDAY EVENTS
Because Monday was a warm-up, and now the beach is fully weird again.
🧘 Yoga in the Park
Dowdy Park, Nags Head | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Stretch out whatever you did to your back hauling beach chairs yesterday.🧘 Yoga on the Green
Duck Town Park, Duck | 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Same vibes, different zip code. Sun salutations + suspicious squirrel audience.🏄 Surf Camp
Ride The Wind Surf Shop, Ocracoke | 9:00 AM
Little groms get schooled in waves and sunscreen reapplication.🚣 Pea Island Canoe Tour
Rodanthe | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Two hours of gliding, gawking, and maybe spotting something with more legs than you expected.🌽 Avon Farmers Market
Avon Farmers Market, Avon | 9:00 AM
Buy zucchini the size of your forearm and pretend you'll cook.🥁 Family Rhythm and Drums
Duck Town Park, Duck | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Let your toddler go full Animal from the Muppets in a socially acceptable setting.🦋 Supporting Pollinators &...
Frisco Native American Museum | 11:00 AM
Bees! Butterflies! All the buzzy stuff we’re totally not terrified of!🛍️ First Flight Farmers Market
Kill Devil Hills | 1:00 PM
Hot honey, cold drinks, and that one lady selling soaps shaped like seahorses.🌊 Hurricane Community Talk
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head | 2:00 PM
Because hurricane season is here, and ignorance isn’t cute.🍷 Chef Pairing Wine Dinner
The Froggy Dog, Avon | 6:00 PM
Four courses, five wine pours, and probably at least one group selfie.🧘♀️ SUP Yoga
Ride The Wind Surf Shop, Ocracoke | 6:30 PM
Balance your chakras and your core—on a floating plank of humility.📽️ Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Pioneer Theater, Manteo | 7:00 PM
A classic film + popcorn that may or may not be from the Reagan era.🚒 Service & Heroism Talk
Town of Nags Head | 7:00 PM
Local legends and rescue tales that’ll make you want to hug a lifeguard.👻 Ocracoke Ghost & History Walk
Village Craftsmen, Ocracoke | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Wander the island with someone who knows where the literal and figurative bodies are buried.🎬 Movies on the Green
Duck Town Park | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring a blanket, bug spray, and your opinions on whether sequels are ever worth it.🎭 The Lost Colony Show Night
Manteo | 8:30 PM
Outdoor drama, historic mystery, and a cast that actually projects.
📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL
Locally owned and unapologetically old-school (in the best way), Creative Jewelers in Kill Devil Hills has been fixing broken chains, resizing heirlooms, and helping clueless partners pick out anniversary gifts since 1985. Whether you’re after a custom piece, need a watch battery swapped, or just want to browse sparkly things in sweet, sweet air conditioning, this place delivers the goods without the markup madness.
📍2501 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Because sometimes the best souvenirs don’t come from a shell shop—they come in a velvet box and don’t require aloe.
🚨 CRIME + SAFETY CORNER
Just enough crime to keep it interesting.
💥 Flip Out on Macedonia
One vehicle, one bad day, and a full rollover at the 300 block of Macedonia Church Road. No word on injuries—just your standard “do not attempt at home” roadside drama.🚓 Not That Joshua Jackson
Joshua (Eric) Jackson was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. No, not the one who cried on the dock in Dawson’s Creek—this one just needed to be served. Sounds serious, but mostly sounds like someone didn’t answer the door politely.
⛱️ VACAY OR STAY
🏡FOR SALE: Lakeside Luxe Meets Ocean Breeze – Avon Escape
This fully furnished 6-bed, 4-bath beauty sits between a serene lake and the Atlantic, with your own private pool, new hot tub, and a walking bridge that leads straight to the beach. Modern upgrades (hello, fortified roof and new HVAC), a game room for the rainy days, and decks made for sunrise-sunset watching—this place isn’t messing around.
📍41155 Lakeside Dr, Avon, NC | $785,000
Bonus: it’s elevator-ready, so future-you (or future-guests) can ride in style.
🌊 VACAY: Vitamin Beach 12 – Shipwreck Chic in Avon
This 1930s beach cottage was literally built from shipwreck salvage—and it’s still making waves. With stained-glass details, a screened porch built for cocktails and card games, and a firepit for post-beach storytelling, it blends cozy vibes with Outer Banks history. Walk to eats, ride to the pier, or just kick back and grill up your own catch of the day.
📍Avon, NC | Vitamin Beach 12
No pets allowed, but don’t worry—you’ve already got personality in the walls.
🕵️♀️ HEARD AROUND, IN, OVER, or UNDER THE DUNES
Because loose lips, salty breezes, and seagulls never keep quiet.
🌮 A vacationer tried to heat up leftover tacos on their beach chair armrest. The foil melted. The tacos didn’t.
🎣 Someone in Avon swears they caught a fish using a Slim Jim as bait. No one asked why they had a Slim Jim on the beach to begin with.
🧴 A beachgoer mistook their spray sunscreen for bug spray. Let’s just say… the mosquitoes were well protected.
🔗 QUICK LINKS
⛴️Ferry Schedule – You can’t teleport to the Outer Banks (yet), so here’s how to float your way here the old-fashioned way.
🐾OBX SPCA Pet of the Week (more like every 10 days): Carolina, the cat, is adorable and wants you to notice! Check her out and see if you can be cool enough to welcome her into your home!
🌊Live Surf Cams – For “checking the surf,” but really just spying on beach traffic and seeing who already claimed your favorite spot.
💬Submit a Tip or Event – Got a hot lead, weird sighting, or something the seagulls should be squawking about? Slide it our way.
🧂FINAL PEEP FROM THE PERCH
If you're still reading this instead of googling “how to fake a car breakdown to extend your beach week,” you’re our kind of people.
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