Things To Do On The Outer Banks For May 9, 2025

Mother’s Day Weekend is officially rolling in like a warm wave, and the Outer Banks is ready to celebrate with sunshine, good eats, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or spoil Mom (you better!), today’s your perfect excuse to enjoy all the sweet and salty pleasures this island has to offer.

☀️ Friday Weather & Sunrise on the OBX

Today’s forecast is a coastal crowd-pleaser: expect sunny skies with highs near 72°F and just a whisper of a breeze to keep things pleasant. Winds will be coming in from the northeast at around 10 mph, and humidity will stay relatively low—perfect beach weather without the sweat!

The sun rose at 5:59 AM, painting the sky in OBX pastels. If you missed it, don’t worry—sunset tonight at 7:55 PM promises another golden show.

🌊 Water Info:

• Ocean temperature: ~64°F (refreshing, just the way we like it!)

• Low tide: 10:36 AM

• High tide: 4:48 PM

• Surf: 1–2 ft and calm—great for shell hunting and beach walks!

National Butterscotch Brownie Day: OBX Bakeries to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

It’s National Butterscotch Brownie Day, and the Outer Banks’ bakery scene is ready to celebrate! Here are some must-visit spots and their fan-favorite treats:

• Orange Blossom Bakery (Buxton): Famous for their “Apple Uglies”-massive, delicious apple fritters-and a full lineup of pastries, muffins, and sweet breads. Don’t miss their cinnamon rolls or specialty cakes1295.

• Duck Donuts (Multiple Locations): Build-your-own donuts with endless toppings-perfect for a custom Mother’s Day treat or a butterscotch-inspired creation125.

• Tullio’s Bakery (Duck): Legendary cinnamon buns and a wide pastry selection, plus Italian breads and breakfast sandwiches125.

• Proof Bakery (Kill Devil Hills): Known for their crab-stuffed pretzels at festivals, but year-round you’ll find breads, pastries, and hearty breakfast sandwiches12.

• Almost Heaven Bakery (Nags Head): Specializes in cakes, cupcakes, and upscale desserts-ask about their creative flavors and custom orders12.

• OBX Wake N Take (Nags Head): New on the scene, offering homemade biscuits, quiches, scones, and muffins-perfect for a Mother’s Day breakfast spread9.

• Northern Lights Bakery (Southern Shores): Renowned for cinnamon buns, cupcakes, and a variety of sweet and savory baked goods5.

• Island Time Muffins and Scones (Hatteras): Muffins and scones galore, with standout blueberry muffins5.

No matter your craving-classic cinnamon rolls, inventive donuts, or something gluten-free-there’s a local bakery ready to make your day extra sweet.

📅 Just 14 Days Until Memorial Day Weekend!

That’s right—Memorial Day Weekend is only 2 Fridays away. Time to break out the flip-flops, gas up the golf carts, and plan those clambakes! It’s when the OBX truly shifts into high gear: live music, fireworks, late sunsets, and that summer buzz you can feel from Corolla to Ocracoke. Let this weekend be your warm-up lap.

The Memorial Day weekend kickoff to the season means the return of packed beaches, restaurants with wait times worth the food, and traffic that reminds us just how popular our little strip of paradise really is. But it also means summer concerts, outdoor movies, fishing tournaments, and that magical energy that only comes when the Outer Banks is in full swing. The pre-season calm we're enjoying now has its own charm - shorter lines, quieter beaches, and the knowing nods between locals that say, "Enjoy it while it lasts!"