Windy day here in the Outer Banks. Wind gusts from 20-35 mph throughout the day. Temperatures in the mid to upper 60′s but definitely feels a little chilly with the wind. Large blue fin tuna biting offshore, reports that they are too large to keep. Chest to shoulder high surf this afternoon fading to a stomach high later in the day. Ready for the warm weather we had yesterday to come back!
Outer Banks Wide Open Spaces
Fall has settled on the Outer Banks, and with it comes perfect OBX beach weather.
This past weekend brought bright sun, blue skies, warm temps in the 70′s, and a light off-shore wind cleaning up waist high waves. A perfect day to enjoy the sun and take in the sights.
The beach is always interesting. Never know what will turn up. A nature exhibit, interesting people watching, great surfing? Who knows?
This past Sunday we had it all. Wide open spaces, a sea turtle boil, hula hoopers, a jet ski pulling a dude on a surfboard, some surfers, lots of people watching, and some quality time with the family.
Here’s a quick picture essay of the days events.
Enjoy.
Good morning. Here’s your Outer Banks Beach Report for Monday, October 4, 2010 in Kitty Hawk, NC.
It’s overcast and chilly. No rain today, but it looks like it could rain at any point. Unfortunately, it’s been rainy and overcast for about a week on the OBX. Hopefully this weather pattern will loosen it’s grip soon, and we can get back to the usual great fall weather on the Outer Banks.
A lot of swell and water moving around, but no surf. Winds are out of the north, and chopping up the surf.
Beaches are pretty empty with a few fishermen dotting the shorline.
Hopefully we’ll see the sun soon.
Enjoy.
OBX Hurricane Earl Surf
Hurricane Earl cruised by the Outer Banks last week, and he gave the OBX quite a scare. Packing 145 mph winds at its peak and passing only 80 miles off the coast, Earl was very difficult to predict, and he forced a mandatory evacuation of the islands for all visitors.
Luckily, his bark was worse than his bite, and the Outer Banks only saw tropical storm force winds and heavy rains. Minor damage and some flooding followed, but it could have been much worse.
As the silver lining, surf was epic. The following day, the sun was shining and the surfers were out in full force. Both before and after the storm, Earl sent monster waves that were cleaned nicely by the west winds. Near perfect OBX surf.
And near perfect weather for Labor Day weekend. Fall on the Outer Banks is in full swing…arguably the best time to be on the OBX.
Sunday Surf Session
Hurricane Earl – UPDATED FRIDAY, 9/3, 11:30 AM
Seaside Vacations offices are open and Hurricane Earl is on his way out!
The latest bulletin from Dare County indicates that current conditions will allow for re-entry to the northern and mainland portions of Dare County.
“Effective 12:00 p.m Friday, September 3, the mandatory evacuation order will be lifted for areas north of Oregon Inlet including the Towns of Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Manteo, Nags Head, Southern Shores and the unincorporated areas of Dare County north of Oregon Inlet.” Read more of the bulletin...
The latest news from Currituck County states, “Effective at 12 noon, Sept. 3, Currituck County has lifted the mandatory evacuation of all visitors in the Currituck Outer Banks. At this time, there will be no restrictions on travel into Currituck County.”
Seaside Vacations is gettting ready for a beautiful weekend on the Outer Banks! The forecast calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the lower 80s over Labor Day weekend and throughout the week ahead.
While we are advising arriving guests to keep their vacation plans intact, it is important to give the local officials time to assess the situation while Seaside Vacations evaluates and prepares our vacation homes for your arrival.
If you have questions about checking in, or are unsure about the condition of your Outer Banks vacation home, please call us at 866.884.0267.
For the latest local information please visit the Dare County and Currituck County websites.
Hurricane Earl is bearing down on the Outer Banks, but the calm before the storm was pretty classic. Yesterday was a picture perfect day with amazing overhead surf, bright sunny skies, warm water, and visitors still enjoying the beach.
Unfortunately, today is a bit different, with the initial clouds of Earl bringing overcast skies and a mandatory evacuation in effect for all of Dare County.
Please be kind to the Outer Banks Earl.
As Hurricane Earl heads northwest through the Atlantic, officials are unsure of its impact on the Outer Banks.
The latest reports project Earl nearing the Outer Banks late Thursday/early Friday – passing about 70 miles off the coast. This would bring high winds, possibly hurricane force winds, heavy rain, beach erosion and moderate sound side flooding. Weather conditions will deteriorate this evening as the storm approaches.
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for all of Dare County and the North Carolina Coast from north of Surf City to Virginia, including the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. A hurricane warning indicates that sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher are expected in 24 hours or less. Warnings can remain in effect when dangerously high water or waves exist even though winds may be less than hurricane force.
The Dare County Control Group has issued a mandatory evacuation for all visitors throughout the entire County effective 6:00 am Thursday, September 2.
Dare County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Earl and urges all residents and visitors to take necessary precautions for possible hurricane force winds as the storm is expected to pass approximately 80 miles off the Outer Banks early Friday morning. Bulletins will be issued as needed and available at www.darenc.com.
Earl Links: Public Advisory | Forecast | Tracking
Hurricane Earl – Updated Wednesday, 9/1, 10:30AM
As Hurricane Earl heads northwest through the Atlantic, officials are unsure of its impact on the Outer Banks.
The latest reports project Earl nearing the Outer Banks late Thursday/early Friday – passing about 80 miles off the coast. This would bring high winds, possibly hurricane force winds, heavy rain, beach erosion and moderate sound side flooding.
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for all of Dare County and the North Carolina Coast from north of Surf City to Virginia, including the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 36 hours.
Dare County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Earl and urges all residents and visitors to take necessary precautions for possible hurricane force winds as the storm is expected to pass approximately 80 miles off the Outer Banks early Friday morning. Bulletins will be issued as needed and available at www.darenc.com.
Earl Links: Public Advisory | Forecast | Tracking
A low pressure system swung in from the north east a day or two ago, and it hung off the coast of the Outer Banks long enough to send some amazing surf. Yesterday was about as good as it gets.
Perfect conditions; water temps in the 70′s, air temps in the upper 80′s, a light off-shore wind, and clean waist to shoulder sets lining up one after another.
This video was shot in about 10-15 mintues, and I lost track of the number of great waves and great rides I saw.
Pretty darn close to perfect OBX surf.
Thanks Mother Nature. Please come again soon.
Now we are setting our sights on the two tropical systems moving through the Atlantic. At this point, both Danielle and Earl seem to be staying out to sea. This could spell a very good scenario for OBX surf.
Then again, it could be a lot of water moving around with no surf. Surf conditions are sensitive to say the least, and right now, the winds don’t seem to be cooperating, but who knows, we could be surprised. Definitely worth keeping an eye on.
At this point, the surf report seems to be saying early Monday is the best bet.
Outer Banks Surf Report - 8.27.10
Hurricane Danielle as of 8.27.10
Hurricane Danielle - 8.27.10
Topical Storm Earl as of 8.27.10
Tropical Storm Earl - 8.27.10
Wow. An afternoon thunderstorm rolled in at about 4 PM to breakup the beach day today. And it was a doozey.
I braved life and limb to snap this picture…not to mention getting awful soggy and sandy. But it’s worth it.
That’s an ugly looking storm rolling through; lots of rain, thunder and lightening.
A great storm to relax and watch pass by. The great thing about most OBX thunderstorms is that they are gone as quickly as they arrived.
PS – Those two “orbs” in the picture are most likely the ghosts of Wilbur and Orville…or just sand and rain that was blowing around.
Outer Banks Thunderstorm
