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OBX Wave Report July 6 — 1-2 Foot, Waves Likely to Build a Bit Friday and Saturday

robertscribbler — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:25:25 +0000

1-2 foot, glassy waves break across the #OBX as an expected shift in the wind to the East will tend to pump up wave heights Friday and Saturday.

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The OBX Wave Report July 5 — 1-2 Foot With Some Shark Bumps Reported

robertscribbler — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:56:02 +0000

-2 Foot waves break across the #OBX today as hot, muggy weather remains in place. Shark bumps reported at Epstein Street beach access yesterday. Waves expected to build on Friday with a shift in the wind toward the east.

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OBX Wave Report July 4th — Celebrating Freedom in the 2 Foot Surf

robertscribbler — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:20:06 +0000

On this July 4th, 2 foot waves break across the #OBX as we celebrate Independence from tyranny in our founding declaration that all were created equal. Muggy with temps in the mid 80s. A likely afternoon thunderstorm.

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OBX Wave Report July 3 — 2 Foot, Clean, Hot Weather

robertscribbler — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:25:01 +0000

2 footers break across the #OBX as hot weather sweeps in.

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OBX Wave Report July 2 — 2-3 Foot With Little Barrels + Talking Climate Crisis

robertscribbler — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:24:30 +0000

2-3 Foot waves with glassy little barrels break across Nags Head today with semi-choppy conditions south in Rodanthe and Buxton. Similar conditions expected throughout early week!

Brief climate talk as climate crisis impacts due to fossil fuel burning starts to ramp up. (Hint — mass deploy clean energy).

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OBX Wave Report June 30 — 2-4 Foot Friday For Future + Record Global Heat

robertscribbler — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:18:11 +0000

2-4 foot waves break across the #OBX on this Friday For Future June 30th. Climate crisis is in focus as global temperature records are broken across the world, putting our coastlines and so much else at risk. Please support your youth climate activists and climate scientists!

OBX Wave Report June 29 — Gorgeous Green 2-3 Footers With Light Northeast Winds

robertscribbler — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:24:10 +0000

2-3 foot waves break across the #OBX today as northeast winds push in the beautiful green waters of the Gulf Stream. Watch out for rip currents and inexperienced swimmers getting caught!

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OBX Wave Report June 28 — 2-3 Foot and Semi-Clean

robertscribbler — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:38:49 +0000

Semi-clean 2-3 foot waves break across the #OBX on June 28th. As winds shift to the northeast, the character of waves should become more choppy and foamy through late day.

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OBX Wave Report June 27 — 1-3 Foot and Cleaning Up Through Afternoon

robertscribbler — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:25:21 +0000

1-3 foot waves break across the #OBX as clearing skies and calming winds promise to bring cleaner surf by afternoon. On Wednesday, expect wave heights to remain about the same as winds shift out of the east to bring someway choppy conditions by afternoon.

#surfing

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OBX Wave Report June 26 — 1-3 Foot and Choppy With Strong Southerly Winds

robertscribbler — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:35:32 +0000

1-3 foot waves break across the #OBX today as strong 10-20 mph winds chop up the surf.

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OBX Wave Report June 25 — Sunny, Two Foot, Clean

robertscribbler — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:18:00 +0000

2-3 Foot waves break across the #OBX as tropical storm Cindy heads toward the Atlantic waters off the U.S. East Coast.

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The OBX Wave Report June 24 — 1-2 Foot and Clean as Cindy Drifts Closer

robertscribbler — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:42:17 +0000

1-2 Foot waves break across the #OBX as tropical storm Cindy drifts closer.

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OBX Wave Report June 23 — Unprecedented Atlantic Heat Pumps Up Hurricane Season

robertscribbler — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:07:52 +0000

1-3 foot waves break across the Outer Banks as we coastal dwellers and vacationers face a record hot Atlantic Ocean for 2023. Two tropical cyclones have already developed off Africa. This is definitely not normal for June.

OBX Wave Report June 22 — 3-6 Feet and Hollow With Stormy Skies

robertscribbler — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:28:56 +0000

3-6 Foot waves break across the north OBX beaches. Heavy paddle outs early in the day through pounding surf. Fast and hollow waves with screaming rides down the face on the Lost Rocket. Chop developing into the afternoon with south winds. Likely good surf in the 2-4 foot range tomorrow morning for Dawn Patrol.

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OBX Wave Report June 21 — 2-4 Foot, Powerful and Glassy Early, Strong South Winds Later

robertscribbler — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:10:42 +0000

Powerful 2-4 foot waves break on the more northerly #OBX beaches on June 21 as strong winds and thunderstorms are expected to build in by this afternoon. Tomorrow morning looks clean with 2-3 footers.

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ONX Wave Report June 20 — 2-3 Foot and Fun

robertscribbler — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:42:10 +0000

Fun 2-3 footers break across the #OBX today as winds shift to the east and wave size increases. A continued building swell is expected along with good conditions tomorrow morning.

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OBX Wave Report Juneteenth — 2 Foot, Plus 2 Developing Tropical Cyclones off Capo Verde

robertscribbler — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:30:57 +0000

On this Juneteenth, we lift our red colored drinks to celebrate the downfall of slavery in the US and the liberation of a people from tyranny. I can think of nothing more patriotic…

On the #OBX today, we have waves in the range of two feet taking on a semi-glassy form. A general increase in wind speed will pick up the swell over the next two days as a trough is expected to linger over the eastern US.

Meanwhile, near Africa, two tropical cyclones are developing in the region of the Capo Verde Islands. This is very early development for Capo Verde storms and likely has a climate crisis fingerprint.

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Surfing Safety — How to Safely Control Your Surfboard Without Using a Leash as a Crutch

robertscribbler — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:59:25 +0000

Leashes are helpful safety innovations that can prevent a surfboard from careening down the beach, harming swimmers or other surfers. However, surfers should not over-rely on the leash or use it as a crutch. Instead, surfers should use the leash as a last-line safety measure. The above video explores ways to safely handle your board while surfing to prevent injury to yourself and others.

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robertscribbler — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:54:44 +0000

Fun little test of wave reporting from the water on June 16 with a strong south wind, a little squall line and a small wave ride at the end.

OBX Wave Report June 18 — 1-2 Foot, Larger Waves Coming, Tropical Cyclone Forming

robertscribbler — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:19:23 +0000

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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