On this Friday For Future April 7 a nor’easter begins to blow across the Outer Banks. Waves are building into the 2-3+ foot range with much bigger swells in the 9-16 foot range on the way. This storm has some interesting connections to the the tropics. Friday for Future focus on fossil fuel links to authoritarianism, voter suppression, and the ACLU’s defense of voting rights.
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April 6 — Lil Pumps, 3-Day + Nor’easter Cometh, Warm With 1-3 Footers
Warm temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s with calmish 1-3 foot surf grace the beaches today ahead of a nor’easter expected to rough things up from Friday through Monday. By the middle of next week, however, excellent wave conditions are forecast. Pump practice today yields a fun little surf video for the opener.
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Drop, Pop, Turn
Starting to practice turns at Jennette’s Pier in smallish 1-2 foot surf. Another nice little backside ride. Time to start working on pump and power with the Lost Rocket. Looking forward to seeing trying this on some larger waves next week!
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Blue Skies, Smooth and Small
A beautiful, placid morning at the East Forrest Street Beach Access on April 5 at Nags Head.
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Posted by robertscribbler on April 5, 2023
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East Forrest Street OBX — Gentle Breeze, 1-2 Foot Waves, Near 70 Degrees
East Forrest Street Beach Access on April 4 with 1-2 foot waves, 70 degree temps, and a gentle southeast breeze.Show less
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Posted by robertscribbler on April 4, 2023
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Stormy Skies, Dramatic Splash
1-2 foot waves with tops blown off break at East Forrest Beach Access in the OBX as storm clouds roll in.
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Posted by robertscribbler on April 2, 2023
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OBX Wave Report March 31 — Friday For Future, Tornadoes, 1-3 Foot Waves
This Friday For Future week 241 brings 1-3 foot waves to an Outer Banks on the leading edge of climate crisis. 1-3 foot waves break across these beautiful yet fragile shores. Meanwhile, the central US faces another potentially deadly tornado outbreak.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 31, 2023
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Golden Dawn, 1-3 Foot Waves, South Winds
A golden morning pre surf session #28 at Jennette’s Pier on March 31. South winds, 1-3 foot waves, warm week ahead.
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Evening Tide
East Albatross beach access reveals 2-3 foot waves, choppy sets, and a brisk northeast wind on the evening of March 30.
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Skimming Through Green Glass
Fun 3-footer at Jennette’s Pier on Dawn Patrol this morning.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 30, 2023
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OBX Wave Report March 28 — Popups, Sharks, Guns, 1-4 Foot Waves
1-4 Foot waves break across the Outer Banks on March 28. A great white shark is sighted off Hatteras. How the GOP’s anti-science, anti-facts views worsen gun violence and climate crisis.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 28, 2023
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Dramatic, Wild Kill Devil Hills Evening
Birds swim and fly among the glassy waves at Kill Devil Hills during the evening of March 27.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 28, 2023
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Small, One Foot Waves at East Albatross
Glassy one foot waves break at the East Albatross Beach Access on March 27.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 28, 2023
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Glassy Little Peaks at East Forrest Street
Glassy 1-2 foot waves break at East Forrest Street on Nags Head.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 28, 2023
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OBX Wave Report March 27 — Surf, Thunder, Tornadoes, Jerk CEOs
The south still reels after a massive tornado outbreak. Rain, thunder, and 1-3 foot waves on the OBX. Though Tesla may be good and Toyota may be bad on climate, CEO abuse of power is a problem for both.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 27, 2023
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Lake Atlantic at Avalon Pier
Cool northerly long shore wind tamps down the unseasonable heat at Avalon Pier as the ocean remains relatively flat.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 25, 2023
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The OBX Wave Report March 24 — A Springtime Farewell to Weiss Schnee
Small but clean 1-3 foot waves break across the Outer Banks. Spring is in full motion as we say goodbye to lady Winter here on the Outer Banks. Personified in the title as Wiess Schnee (German for Snow White).
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 24, 2023
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OBX Wave Report March 22 — Better Than Expected Surf
Better than expected 2-3 foot surf across the Outer Banks. The atmospheric river coughs up a cyclonic storm in California. And a huge warm up along with some severe weather is expected for the US Southeast.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 22, 2023
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OBX Wave Report Mar 21 — Purple Dusk to Golden Dawn, Winter Chill to Spring Heat
It’s the second day of Spring and the OBX is facing a big heatwave heading into the southeast. Waves are smaller, in the 1-3 foot range. Much warmer conditions and smaller surf should dominate over the coming days.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 21, 2023
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OBX Wave Report March 20 — Smaller Waves as a Big Warm Up Gathers Steam
1-3 Foot waves break across the Outer Banks as the region looks forward to a massive warm up on Wednesday through Friday.
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Posted by robertscribbler on March 20, 2023
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