1-2 Foot waves break across the #OBX today as larger, rougher surf is expected by Tuesday and Wednesday. Meanwhile, far out to sea near the Cape Verde Islands, a tropical cyclone is gathering steam.

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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,

Small 1-3 foot waves across the OBX, temps hit 80 degrees F yesterday, and a discussion about hydrogen boondoggles.

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.

Small gray-green waves from a Labrador Current Ocean at Avalon Pier in the Outer Banks.

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.

Strong northeast winds drive a powerful cross-shore current at Jennette’s Pier.

Unexpected rough conditions associated with a mild nor’easter at Jennette’s Pier in Nag’s Head.

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.