Things to Do on the Outer Banks For Monday March 19th

Spring is so close we can practically hear the flip-flops slapping down the boardwalk, and honestly, it cannot get here soon enough. Until then, this is the kind of late-winter Outer Banks day that still earns you a jacket in the morning, sunglasses by lunch, and at least one long stare at the ocean while you remind yourself better beach days are coming.

Today’s Weather

It’s a bright but chilly start across the northern beaches. Nags Head was sitting at 41°F around 7:55 a.m. with a northeast wind near 9 mph and a wind chill of 35. The forecast calls for a sunny day with a high near 52, north winds around 8 to 10 mph, and gusts up to 15 mph. Tonight stays mostly clear, with temperatures dropping back to around 41.

Sunrise, Water, and Beach Conditions

Sunrise in Nags Head was right around 7:07 a.m. this morning. On the water side, the latest NWS coastal update listed water temperatures at 44° at Duck Pier and Jennette’s Pier, with Avon Pier warmer at 56°. At Oregon Inlet, high tide is around 8:24 a.m., low tide around 2:13 p.m., and the evening high tide rolls back in at about 8:58 p.m.

Special Weather Note

Today’s main weather headline is marine, not dramatic: the National Weather Service has a Small Craft Advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Friday for the coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet because seas are running 4 to 6 feet. Translation: fine day for a beach walk, not the best day for small-boat bragging rights.

National Chocolate Caramel Day on the OBX

If National Chocolate Caramel Day has you suddenly needing fudge, taffy, or something outrageously sweet, the Outer Banks is more than ready for the assignment. Forbes Candies alone has four OBX locations and is known for saltwater taffy, fudge, and chocolate treats. In Duck, Candy and Corks brings the classic-candy-and-taffy energy, while Sugar Kingdom leans all the way into big, colorful candy-store fun with chocolates, gummies, bottled sodas, and more. In other words: if your beach vacation somehow requires caramel before noon, you are in the right place.

Memorial Day Weekend Countdown

And because the Outer Banks brain is always at least one season ahead, here’s your mildly ridiculous but completely necessary countdown: we’re 64 days from the Friday kickoff of Memorial Day weekend, and 67 days from Memorial Day itself. Not even spring yet, and already half of us are mentally pricing ice, sunscreen, and burger buns.

Coming Up: The Big OBX Ultra

I looked up the race name for you: it’s Blackbeard’s Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay, happening March 21–22 in the Outer Banks. The event includes 100-mile, 100K, and relay options, and the course runs point-to-point from Corolla to Hatteras. So if you spot a whole lot of determined people looking faster and more focused than the rest of us this weekend, that’s why.

Today's OBX Restaurant Specials

Cockeyed Clam

Appetizers: Buffalo Shrimp Clams Casino Dinner Specials: Filet Triton: Filet Mignon topped with sautéed crabmeat, blackened shrimp and grilled scallops drizzled with old bay hollandaise, Mashed potatoes and green beans Parmesan Crab imperial Stuffed Grouper: Crab imperial stuffed grouper broiled to perfection with champagne Béarnaise drizzle, Parmesan risotto and green beans.

Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant

Soup: Italian Seafood Chowder Teaser: Deep Fried Tuna Bites Entree: Jerk Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna Served atop Black Beans and Jasmine Rice Finished with a Pineapple Salsa & Crumbled Queso Fresco Entree: Pan-Fried Snowy Grouper Served atop Wild Rice Finished with Garlic, Tomato & Basil Butter Sauce Entree: 16 oz Tomahawk Pork Chop Grilled with a Fig Balsamic Glaze Served atop Bourbon Brown Sugar Smashed Sweet Potatoes Finished with Crispy Vidalia Onion Rings Dessert: White Chocolate Cheesecake Finished with Fresh Raspberries.

Jason's Restaurant

Sea Scallops for Dinner Special!

Hurricane Mo's

Appetizer: Potato Skins $9.99 Cajun Fried Green Tomatoes(4 $8.99 Entree: Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich $12.99 Pulled Pork Bowl $13.99 Homemade Desserts: Almond Joy Pie Key Lime Pie Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Hummingbird Cake.

Hurricane Mo's

Grilled Cheese and Soup Quesadilla Jalapeno Cheddar Smokehouse Sausage Loco Mo Beer Battered Mahi.

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill

Soup of the Day: Jack's Lobster Shrimp Chowder - $9.99 Soup & Sandwich: Cup of Shrimp & Corn Chowder or Beef Chili with a Toasty Grilled Cheese - $10.99 Blue Plate: Meatball Sub - Homemade Meatballs on a Sub roll with Marinara and Provolone Cheese - $12.99 Mahi BLT - Fried Mahi on a roll with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onions. Served with Hand Cut Fries - $14.99 Potato Skins - Loaded with Mixed Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon Pieces, and Green Onion. Served with a Side of Sour Cream - $9.99 Seared Tuna - Sesame Seared Tuna over Jinger Rice topped with a Pickled Apricot Firecracker Slaw with Sliced Avocado and a Sweet Plum Drizzle - $16.99.

Tavern on 12

Tavern Stack Chicken Cheesesteak Fish n Chips Hot Honey Pizza Tomatillo Chicken Soup.

Wanchese Marina & Landing Grill

Winter Salad – Mixed greens, grilled chicken, feta, apples, craisins & candied pecans ... $11.99 Crunch Wrap Supreme w/ one side... $11.99 Prime Rib Sandwich w/one side... $12.99 Bowl of Chili ... $6.99 Add a grilled cheese ... $2.75 Add a hot dog ... $3.00.

Wanchese Marina & Landing Grill

Winter Salad – Mixed greens, grilled chicken, feta, apples, craisins & candied pecans ... $11.99 Crunch Wrap Supreme w/ one side... $11.99 Prime Rib Sandwich w/one side... $12.99 Bowl of Chili ... $6.99 Add a grilled cheese ... $2.75 Add a hot dog ... $3.00.

Events This Week

Hurricane Mo's Happy Hour

Hurricane Mo's on Today. Happy Hour Specials.

Planning That Spring Break Trip to The Outer Banks

Outer Banks vacations are supposed to feel relaxing, not like a full-time job in the family group text. Between arrival details, grocery plans, dinner ideas, beach days, fishing trips, and figuring out who is doing what, trip planning can get messy fast.

That is exactly why a shared planning tool helps so much. OBX vacation guides regularly highlight the value of organizing homes, activities, and meals in one place before the trip even begins.

That’s where ClanCal comes in. Before your trip, use ClanCal at clancal.com to keep everyone on the same page. Then make sure everyone in your group has it downloaded while they’re on vacation, too.

hat way, instead of digging through texts and emails, your crew can quickly check plans and also keep up with daily restaurant specials, local events, and helpful OBX info while you’re here. It’s a simple way to spend less time organizing and more time actually enjoying the beach.

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