SW at the Boiler

Well, the forecasts were on par yesterday with SW winds. It was a little lighter than expected in the marginal 5.3m range; however, the waves were fun and Charlie, Dan, Emo, and I, plus a bunch of surfers enjoyed some fun rides on the swell left over from H. Helene. Set waves were in the head high range and the optimium take off was just inside the Boiler smoke stack.

Winds are forcast today to be even stronger, and this morning (Sunday), the trees around my house are moving quite briskly! Hopefully, there is still some wave swell around, as it will most likely be another visit to the Boiler today!

Here are some photos from yesterday (Saturday):

Charlie, Dan, and Emo setting up around the Boiler


Emo on a set swell, sharing space with a surfer on the inside.


Emo, hitting the lip!


Emo finishing up, with Charlie in between the sets


Homer hanging out on the beach


The parking lot at the Boiler


Sunset, and the end of another fantastic day on the OBX!