1-3 Foot waves break across the Outer Banks out of a green ocean chopped up by a north wind. Beautiful clear evening with a likely spectacular sunset.
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OBX Wave Report March 19 — North Wind Chop Across a Green Ocean
Posted by robertscribbler on March 19, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/obx-wave-report-march-19-north-wind-chop-across-a-green-ocean/
Green and Choppy at Second Street Beach Access
Green and choppy at Second Street Beach Access Kitty Hawk on March 19.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 19, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/green-and-choppy-at-second-street-beach-access/
OBX Wave Report March 18 — Clouds, Cold Ocean, Rain, 1-6 Foot Waves
A front sweeps through the Outer Banks bringing rain and a little rough surf. Clearing by nightfall.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 18, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/18/obx-wave-report-march-18-clouds-cold-ocean-rain-1-6-foot-waves/
The OBX Wave Report March 16 — 1-4 Feet Ahead of a Storm Front
1-4 foot waves break across the Outer Banks on March 16. A storm front approaching from the west will bring gale force gusts south Friday and rain Saturday. In weather and climate news — a nor’easter may form off the Outer Banks by Wednesday of next week and an atmospheric river is expected to deliver more storms to California on Monday and Tuesday. More in depth weather and climate analysis throughout.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 16, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/the-obx-wave-report-march-16-1-4-feet-ahead-of-a-storm-front/
Graceful Faces Fall Across the Sandbar
Graceful 2-4 foot waves north of Jennette’s Pier on March 15.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 16, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/graceful-faces-fall-across-the-sandbar/
Strong West Wind and Breakers
Strong west winds feather the breakers at Jennette’s Pier on March 14.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 15, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/15/strong-west-wind-and-breakers/
The OBX Wave Report March 14 — Big, Cold and Sunny
4-10 foot waves break across the Outer Banks on Tuesday March 14.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 14, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/14/the-obx-wave-report-march-14-big-cold-and-sunny/
Heavy Surf Through the Pylons
Heavy surf on Monday as seen through the Pylons at Jennette’s Pier.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 14, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/14/heavy-surf-through-the-pylons/
Feathered Spray in the Cold
Spray feathers off large waves as seen from Jennette’s Pier on March 13.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 14, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/14/feathered-spray-in-the-cold/
A Nor’easter Ocean
A storm riled ocean kicks up big waves at Jennette’s Pier on March 13.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 14, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/14/a-noreaster-ocean/
OBX Wave Report March 12 — Gray Pre-Nor-Easter Sunday
Very large 5-12 foot waves break across the Outer Banks on a pre-nor-easter Sunday.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 12, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/12/obx-wave-report-march-12-gray-pre-nor-easter-sunday/
Foamy Corolla
Big foamy waves at Corolla on a pre nor-easter Sunday. We drove a Nissan down the beach. Not recommended!
Posted by robertscribbler on March 12, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/12/foamy-corolla/
Misty Rain and a Gale Warning
4-7 Foot waves break off Jennette’s Pier beneath misty rain with near coastal waters under a Gale warning. A sea bird swims in the shore break.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 11, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/11/misty-rain-and-a-gale-warning/
OBX Wave Report March 10 — Another Gale Friday For Future
Morning surf training in the rough stuff. Another gale gathers. Atmospheric river aims at California. Friday For Future week 238. Big Oil is amoral. Elon Musk used Saudi money and possibly worse to buy Twitter.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 10, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/10/obx-wave-report-march-10-another-gale-friday-for-future/
Dusk Patrol and the March Surf Rumble
3-5 foot waves rumble in the dusk at Jennette’s Pier on March 9.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 10, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/10/dusk-patrol-and-the-march-surf-rumble/
OBX Wave Report March 8 — Strong North Wind and Swell
Gale force winds are pushing an 8-9 foot swell toward the Outer Banks from the north. Beaches are now seeing waves in the range of 3-7 feet with a stiff cross shore current. March looking stormy for much of the US as a trough dips down from the Arctic.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 8, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/08/obx-wave-report-march-8-strong-north-wind-and-swell/
Surf and Backsplash
Strong north winds are causing the surf to rise in Nags Head on the afternoon of March 7.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 8, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/08/surf-and-backsplash/
OBX Wave Report March 7 — Ocean Gales
Big waves are coming to the Outer Banks driven by a series of ocean gales. Just completed surf session #14 and have had the pleasure of teaching a new surfer as well. Lots of motivation to get out into the waves!
Posted by robertscribbler on March 7, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/07/obx-wave-report-march-7-ocean-gales/
OBX Wave Report March 6 — Great Surf Today, A Big Week Ahead
Went on a Dawn Patrol surf session with a new surfer today. Surf instruction is fun! good waves in the 3-5 foot range at Jennette’s Pier. A stormy ocean and gale force winds are likely to kick up big surf this week.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 6, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/06/obx-wave-report-march-6-great-surf-today-a-big-week-ahead/
Silver Swells in the March OBX Morning
Beautiful waves off Jennette’s Pier with surfers dancing in the foam.
Posted by robertscribbler on March 6, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/03/06/silver-swells-in-the-march-obx-morning/