Matt Lusk

The Outer Banks is a very unique surfing environment, especially during the winter months.  The remote location of the OBX along the mid-Atlantic coast means that the beach breaks are generally empty during the winter, but mid-Atlantic waters are still plenty cold. 

Days are short, water is cold, but the breaks are empty, and great surf doesn’t hibernate for the winter.  So, while surfing in early March may not be on the “to do” list for most, there are hardcore surfers along the Outer Banks that see a great opportunity for beautiful surf with no competition for waves. 

Last week, Matt Lusk traded his digital camera for a video camera to capture two local Outer Banks pro surfers enjoying thick, chocolate barrels all to themselves.  It takes a strong commitment and a thick wetsuit, but the payoff is huge.  The video highlights Jesse Hines, who is recently back to the lineup after broken leg last fall, and Brett Barley, who captivated the surfing world in January with his “Cinderella story” at the Pipeline Pro. 

View the video here.