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Carving a Blue-Green Swell
Posted by robertscribbler on May 16, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/05/16/carving-a-blue-green-swell/
The OBX Wave Report May 10 — 2-3 Foot and Choppy With Better Surf on the Way
A northeast wind has kicked up some choppy surf across the east facing ONX beaches. But calming conditions and a decent swell will bring better waves tomorrow and into Friday.
Posted by robertscribbler on May 10, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/05/10/the-obx-wave-report-may-10-2-3-foot-and-choppy-with-better-surf-on-the-way/
The OBX Extreme Ocean Heat… Err… Wave… Report — April 27
2-7 foot waves break across the Outer Banks today. Meanwhile, ocean heat is getting ridiculous as new hot records continue.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 27, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/27/the-obx-extreme-ocean-heat-err-wave-report-april-27/
Jennette’s Pier South — 3-4 Foot, Long Rides, Gorgeous Waters
3-4 foot waves break at Jennette’s Pier on a beautiful OBX day. Time to hit the water for surf session #42!! Slava Ukraine! Real Freedom and Democracy!
Posted by robertscribbler on April 26, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/26/jennettes-pier-south-3-4-foot-long-rides-gorgeous-waters/
Golden Sunlight, Blue-Green Ocean
Golden sunlight sparkles on beautiful blue-green four foot waves breaking at Jennette’s Pier on April 25 at 1140 AM.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 25, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/25/golden-sunlight-blue-green-ocean/
Dusk at Eighth Street
Beautiful dusk at the 8th Street Beach Access with 2-3 foot waves and blue, gray, and purple skies.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 25, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/25/dusk-at-eighth-street/
Northeast Winds, Choppy Surf
2-3 foot waves with choppy surf and strong northeast winds at Jennette’s Pier on April 24 at 310 PM.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 25, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/25/northeast-winds-choppy-surf/
OBX Wave Report April 21 — Carbon Dioxide, Heat, Lake Atlantic
Hot temperatures in the 80s continue across the Outer Banks as 0-2 foot waves break on the beaches. Larger discussion on carbon dioxide, recent Asian heatwaves and the greenhouse gas index.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 21, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/21/obx-wave-report-april-21-carbon-dioxide-heat-lake-atlantic/
OBX Wave Report April 18 — Waves Get Even Smaller
Calm conditions bring 1-2 foot or smaller waves to most OBX beaches.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 21, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/21/obx-wave-report-april-18-waves-get-even-smaller/
OBX Wave Report April 17 — CO2, Sting Jets, Bomb Cyclones, Deluges… 1-4 Foot Waves
Through fossil fuel burning, atmospheric CO2 levels have now increased to a maximum of around 424 parts per million in April of 2023, the highest seen in at least 3 million years. Meanwhile, the list of storms enhanced by the added heat trapped by CO2 is growing. Despite the enhanced risk of storms globally, the Outer Banks is relatively calm today with 1-4 foot waves breaking across the beaches.
See Dr Mann’s climate discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISwpB9SEg9c&list=PLCVfFDpAZkFXzKlTrcJlyCarqB_IeN7TC&index=274&ab_channel=MichaelMann
Posted by robertscribbler on April 17, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/17/obx-wave-report-april-17-co2-sting-jets-bomb-cyclones-deluges-1-4-foot-waves/
OBX Wave Report April 14 — Lauderdale Floods, Near Record Nino Index, Small Waves
1-3 Foot waves break across the Outer Banks as showers and thunderstorms sweep across the islands. Meanwhile, climate change fingerprints are all over the recent 25 inch deluge that swamped Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday and Thursday even as near record Nino indexes are breached in the Pacific.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 14, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/14/obx-wave-report-april-14-lauderdale-floods-near-record-nino-index-small-waves/
OBX Wave Report April 11 — 4 to 8 Feet, Burly and Fun
Large 4-8 waves break across the Outer Banks as sunny weather and calm conditions create a beautiful spectacle and a great opportunity for surfers.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 11, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/obx-wave-report-april-11-4-to-8-feet-burly-and-fun/
Beachgoers are Greeted With Gorgeous Waves Following Stormy Days
Gorgeous waves gleam in the sunlight south of Jennette’s Pier on April 11 as beachgoers return to enjoy the sun and surf.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 11, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/beachgoers-are-greeted-with-gorgeous-waves-following-stormy-days/
North Side Jennette’s Pier – 4 to 6 Feet With Surfers in the Water
Powerful surf slams into the sandbar on the north side of Jennette’s Pier on April 11.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 11, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/north-side-jennettes-pier-4-to-6-feet-with-surfers-in-the-water/
Waves Boom in the Dusk
A beautiful OBX twilight as powerful waves bring heavy booms that roar across the beaches.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 11, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/waves-boom-in-the-dusk/
Clear Skies, 4-8 Foot Surf
Clear skies and 4-8 foot surf at Jennette’s Pier on April 10.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 11, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/clear-skies-4-8-foot-surf/
OBX Wave Report April 10 — Charging Forward as Good Surf Arrives
EVs are charging forward in the US — projected to hit over 1 million sales in 2023. That’s good news! Meanwhile, large waves across the Outer Banks in the range of 5-12 feet are starting to take on better form as a storm moves off shore.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 10, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/10/obx-wave-report-april-10-charging-forward-as-good-surf-arrives/
Sun Breaks Through an Ocean Storm
Sun breaks through the clouds of a nor’easter on Easter Sunday in the Outer Banks.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 9, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/sun-breaks-through-an-ocean-storm/
Rough Easter Waves at Bathhouse
Rough 6-8 foot waves break at Bathhouse in Nags Head on Easter.
Posted by robertscribbler on April 9, 2023
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/rough-easter-waves-at-bathhouse/
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/