Seagull Says: Tuesday’s bringing the heat—and not just from the sun.

🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)

• 🌞Weather

  Tuesday’s riding in with breezy beach perfection—sunshine, just enough clouds for dramatic sky photos, and a high of 82°. That northeast wind at 12 mph? Perfect for keeping your umbrella airborne if you forgot to anchor it. Tonight’s cooling off to 76° with a clear-to-kinda-cloudy vibe. The moon’s doing its quiet little crescent thing, rising at 3:15 am. UV Index is a solid 10, so slather up or prepare to crisp like boardwalk fries.

• 🏄‍♂️ Surf Report
  That NE breeze at 12 mph is serving up clean lines and playful waves—great for longboarders and beginners looking to catch a mellow ride. Wave height is hovering around 2–3 ft, depending on your stretch, with the best shape in the morning before winds pick up. Low tide’s early, high tide rolls in late morning, so plan accordingly (and bring your patience if you’re paddling out after noon).

  Water’s warm, the crowds are lighter midweek, and the gulls are judging your pop-ups—so bring your A-game.

📰 HEADLINES + CHATTER

License plates, late plates, and lizard real estate

• 🚗 No Plates for You (Yet)
  The long-awaited Kitty Hawk license plate agency is officially fashionably late—don’t expect that window sticker before September. Meanwhile, Plymouth is getting its DMV moment starting Tuesday. Yes, Plymouth.

• ⛵ Hatteras Kids Join the Big Leagues
  Teen sailors from Hatteras Island took their sea legs to Annapolis for a night race that makes Wednesday bowling leagues look weak. They raced with pros, impressed the yacht crowd, and even got invited back. Boat shoes optional.

• 🦎 Backyard Is Giving Reptile Realness
  An Ocracoke resident is turning his lawn into a luxury hideout for glass lizards (not snakes, calm down). With expert advice and a mullet-style lawn (trimmed in the front, wild in the back), he’s now hosting reptiles like it’s MTV Cribs: Amphibian Edition.

• 🐢 Turtle vs. Shark (ft. Plastic)
  A green sea turtle named Lucky Duck survived a shark attack and pooped out a buffet of microplastics. The Roanoke Island Aquarium is keeping the plastic pile on display as a PSA. Let’s not make beach trash part of the food chain.

• 🐣 Baby Turtles Incoming
  Sea turtle hatchling season has started at the Outer Banks! So far, 162 nests have been counted between Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke—each with up to 120 eggs. If you're on the beach, watch your step and your flashlights. It's baby turtle time.

🎟️ TUESDAY EVENTS

Your Tuesday plans just got booked more solid than a Corolla beach rental in July.

• 🧘 Sun Salutations in Stereo
  Yoga on the Green at Duck Town Park – 7:30–8:15 am
  Yoga in the Park at Dowdy Park – 7:30–8:30 am
  Two parks, one peaceful vibe. Pick your stretch zone and thank your hamstrings later.

• 🛶 Canoes & Cranes
  Pea Island Canoe Tour at Pea Island Wildlife Refuge – 9:00–11:00 am
  Paddle where the birds outnumber the people—and no, you can’t race the herons.

• 🎄 Christmas in July Chaos
  Christmas in July at Duck Town Park – 10:00 am
  Sprinkles the Elf appearance – 10:00–11:00 am
  You heard right: it’s holiday cheer in board shorts. Santa’s tan is coming in nicely.

• 🍑 Post-Lunch Produce Haul
  First Flight Farmers Market in Kill Devil Hills – 1:00 pm
  Grab peaches, pastries, or weird pickles you’ll convince yourself were a good idea.

• 🎤 Live Tunes + Pier Breeze
  Jackie Burns at Rodanthe Pier – 7:00–9:00 pm
  Acoustic by the ocean? Yes, please. Just don’t feed her requests for “Free Bird.”

• 🎸 The Mo-Rons Rock the Shack
  The Mo-Rons at Tap Shack – 7:00–9:30 pm
  Classic hits, questionable dance moves, and guaranteed toe-tapping.

• 🎭 Drama Under the Stars
  The Lost Colony in Manteo – 8:30 pm
  The longest-running outdoor symphonic drama in America. It’s giving... theatrical.

• 🎬 Movies on the Green at Duck Town Park – 8:30–10:00 pm
  Bring a blanket, some snacks, and a low tolerance for people talking during the movie.

• 🎤 Karaoke with DJ Gustavo at Jolly Roger – 9:00 pm
  Think your voice is stage-worthy after a few piña coladas? The mic is yours.

• 🎶 Whiskey Myers + Josh Meloy at Live From OBX in Manteo – 6:30 pm
  Country-rock vibes under an OBX sky. Bring boots or bare feet—no judgment.

📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL

🛍️Spry Creek Boutique – Where sea air, sweet chimes, and handmade charm collide.

Tucked in historic Corolla Village, Spry Creek is your go-to for jewelry with coastal soul and the kind of wind chimes that make your porch feel like a spa retreat. Bonus points for supporting local makers while you shop.

📍1122 Corolla Village Rd, Corolla | Open daily, hours vary

Swing by, snag a chime, and let the breezy vibes do the rest.

🚨 CRIME + SAFETY CORNER

Because even paradise has a police blotter.

• 🛑 Bridge Drama

  A two-car accident on the Alligator River Bridge near Morris Farm Market caused some traffic snarls. Emergency crews responded quickly, airbags deployed, and no marshmallow stands were harmed.

• 👊 Not It, James

  James Preston Morris was charged with assault on a female. We don’t know the story, but we do know it’s giving red flag energy.

• 🍻 Noah, No

  Noah Dalton Creef got popped for driving while impaired. Friendly reminder: the only buzz you should be chasing this summer is from mosquito bites and gossip.

⛱️ VACAY OR STAY

🏡FOR SALE: Soundfront Serenity on Bells Island

If your vibe is front-row sunsets and salty breezes, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath stunner in Currituck was basically built for you. Completed in 2022 and perched right on the sound, it serves up wall-to-wall water views, a private dock with two boat lifts, and a hot tub just waiting for your “I live here now” moment. Inside? Think spa-like primary suite, breezy open floor plan, and zero renovation headaches. Outside? Vinyl siding = less maintenance, more margaritas.

📍105 Baggy Davis Ln, Currituck | $799,000

Where the HOA is optional, but your waterfront fantasy isn’t.

🌊 VACAY: Our Little Getaway – Wild Horses & Ocean Views

This 3-bed oceanfront cottage in the 4x4 section of Corolla brings all the off-grid charm you’re craving—plus front-row seats to wild horses doing their thing. It’s pet-friendly, budget-conscious, and flanked by dune-protected ocean views from the porch. Think beach chairs, BBQ nights, and a soundtrack of nothing but waves and wind.

📍Carova Beach, NC | Sleeps 6 | Oceanfront 4x4 Access

Pack your cooler, fill up the 4WD, and let the horses welcome you to your unplugged era.

🕵️‍♀️ HEARD AROUND, IN, OVER, or UNDER THE DUNES

Because what happens in the dunes never stays in the dunes.

• 🎣 A tourist asked if the fish at Jennette’s Pier are “wild or stocked.” The fish declined to comment.

• 🧴 A bottle of tanning oil exploded in the heat and took out a beach towel, a romance novel, and someone’s trust in SPF.

🔗 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): Sid’s a medium-to-large ham with major main character energy. He’s the kind of dog who turns a backyard into a sitcom—and yes, you will be the sidekick.

• 🌊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 made it through this newsletter without texting “who’s bringing the beach chairs,” we salute you. Forward this to someone who still thinks wild horses eat snacks from coolers.

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