The Outer Banks 2008 Official Travel Guide - (Page 50) OUTER BANKS SURFING THE OUTER BANKS Surfers come from all over America, and indeed, the globe for a chance to score the world class waves of the Outer Banks. When surfing is good on the Outer Banks, it is VERY good! Sticking way out into the Atlantic Ocean as our islands do, not far from the Continental Shelf, waves can come from many directions with little reduction in energy. The shifting sandbars that were once perilous to pirates and merchant ships in centuries past, and lent the Graveyard of the Atlantic it’s name, now set up incredible surf breaks up and down the barrier islands. And the word is getting out! Men and women from as far north as Canada, and as far south as Florida, routinely flock to hot spots on the Outer Banks like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton, the S-Turns in Rodanthe, or First Street in Kill Devil Hills. Combine an offshore wind with doubleoverhead conditions, or glassy spitting barrels and you have all the makings of a magazine cover. Epic sets are yours for the taking! Fall is best when the water is warm, and tropical season kicks in. Even if you don’t surf, the power and beauty of mother nature is something to behold! A myriad of surf contests are always going on here, from the OBX Pro, to the fall Regionals, and of course, the Eastern Surfing Association series, not to mention the many under-the-radar competitions. Every trip is different for the traveling surfer, but what always remains the same is the friendly Outer Banks vibe, and the uncrowded lineups. Bring a board or a camera, but be sure to experience one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. 50
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