Reflections on a good life here in the Outer Banks after 33 surf sessions through Winter and early spring. Present conditions — large 4-12 foot waves and a nor’easter heading off shore,
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OBX Wave Report April 9 — Reflections on 33 Surf Sessions, 4-12 Foot Surf
Posted by robertscribbler on April 9, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/obx-wave-report-april-9-reflections-on-33-surf-sessions-4-12-foot-surf/
OBX Wave Report April 8 — Storm Warning, Second Hottest March, Heavy Surf
Storm warnings across the Outer Banks with winds up to 50 mph on Saturday. Climate discussion on second hottest March despite no El Niño yet in play.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 9, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/obx-wave-report-april-8-storm-warning-second-hottest-march-heavy-surf/
The OBX Wave Report March 25 — Heat, Small Waves, Hydrogen Boondoggles
Small 1-3 foot waves across the OBX, temps hit 80 degrees F yesterday, and a discussion about hydrogen boondoggles.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 25, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/25/the-obx-wave-report-march-25-heat-small-waves-hydrogen-boondoggles/
OBX Wave Report March 23 — It’s Good to be Woke
Woke this morning at 6 AM for an early surf session with a new surfer in training. It was awesome! Waves across the Outer Banks are in the range of 0-3 feet. Glassy. Warming conditions as a big southeast heatwave builds.
PS — and yes, it’s good to be woke as in ‘wokeism’ which is pro-progress, pro-democracy, anti-racism, and anti-bigotry. Aka, only the backward and the bigoted attack woke.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 23, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/23/obx-wave-report-march-23-its-good-to-be-woke/
Cold, Gray-Green, and Blustery at Avalon Pier
Small gray-green waves from a Labrador Current Ocean at Avalon Pier in the Outer Banks.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 19, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/cold-gray-green-and-blustery-at-avalon-pier/
ONX Wave Report March 5 — Waves and Winds on The Move
Fun, rideable waves in the 2-3 foot range are breaking across the Outer Banks today. For the near future, our weather, warmth, waves, storm and calm is connected to happenings in the Arctic. Warm air invading through Greenland the Bering Sea may push colder air south, adding a potential for Atlantic storminess in mid March. However, this cold air displacement and related storminess remain uncertain.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 5, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/05/onx-wave-report-march-5-waves-and-winds-on-the-move/
Raging Cross-Shore Current in the Powerful Surf
Strong northeast winds drive a powerful cross-shore current at Jennette’s Pier.
Posted by robertscribbler on February 1, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/raging-cross-shore-current-in-the-powerful-surf/
3-7 Foot Waves With Strong Northeast Winds
Unexpected rough conditions associated with a mild nor’easter at Jennette’s Pier in Nag’s Head.
Posted by robertscribbler on February 1, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/3-7-foot-waves-with-strong-northeast-winds/
Lost Rocket Redux Quad Review
Review of the Lost Rocket Redux in the Quad fin configuration. Completely different experience from the thruster. Large FCS Performer fins on a 6’ 1” board at 39 liters.
Posted by robertscribbler on February 1, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/lost-rocket-redux-quad-review/
Cold With 24 Knot North Winds and 5-8 Foot Surf at Jennette’s Pier
Nor’easter like conditions at Jennette’s Pier on December 12, 2022.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 12, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/cold-with-24-knot-north-winds-and-5-8-foot-surf-at-jennettes-pier/
Strong Winds, Rough Surf at Avalon Pier
Dark clouds hover over Avalon Pier as rough waves and strong winds buffer the beach on December 12, 2022.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 12, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/strong-winds-rough-surf-at-avalon-pier/
Picking Fins For a Tri-Quad Configuration Surfboard (Rocket Redux + FCS Performer)
Posted by robertscribbler on December 12, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/picking-fins-for-a-tri-quad-configuration-surfboard-rocket-redux-fcs-performer/
The OBX Wave Report December 12 — Big Buxton
Large waves produced by a powerful North Atlantic storm are starting to subside at some beaches even as they continue to rise at others.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 12, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/the-obx-wave-report-december-12-big-buxton/
View From Bonner Bridge Pier of Oregon Inlet, Atlantic, and Historic Lifesaving Station
View From Bonner Bridge Pier — a remnant of a bridge wracked by numerous recent storms. Oregon Inlet, itself, was created by a hurricane in 1846.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 12, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/view-from-bonner-bridge-pier-of-oregon-inlet-atlantic-and-historic-lifesaving-station/
Tundra Geese at Pea Island Wildlife Refuge OBX
Thousands of Canadian fowl congregate at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on their journey south during December and January.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 12, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/tundra-geese-at-pea-island-wildlife-refuge-obx/
Surf Crashing on Shipwreck off Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
OBX Wave Report supplemental video showing large waves breaking over the boiler just offshore of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 12, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/surf-crashing-on-shipwreck-off-pea-island-national-wildlife-refuge/
The OBX Wave Report December 11 — 5-12 Foot Surf Continues
Large waves continue to pummel the east-facing beaches of the OBX as a huge mid ocean storm moves north and east toward Europe.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 11, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/11/the-obx-wave-report-december-11-5-12-foot-surf-continues/
The OBX Wave Report December 10 — Beastly Atlantic Bomb Hits the Banks With 12 Footers
A powerful North Atlantic storm kicks up 5-12 foot surf for the east-facing Outer Banks beaches.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 10, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/10/the-obx-wave-report-december-10-beastly-atlantic-bomb-hits-the-banks-with-12-footers/
Friday Walk on The Beach For Coastal Communities’ Future
A Friday walk for action to save coastal communities from rising sea levels and more intense storms. Shout out to the Friday For Future youth climate movement.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 9, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/09/friday-walk-on-the-beach-for-coastal-communities-future/
God Rays and Storm Waves
Robert films a majestic storm-tossed ocean with god rays streaming down.
Editorial note — the word ‘god-ray’ is a descriptor from modern fantasy that describes sun or moon rays streaming down. These natural god rays are just majestic. And you can often find them visible in coastal communities.
Posted by robertscribbler on December 9, 2022
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2022/12/09/god-rays-and-storm-waves/