Hurricane Bill and the OBX...From This to THIS?!
Ocean swell from Cat 4 Hurricane Bill is forecast to hit the OBX beginning Saturday, Aug 22, and lasting though Monday. Viewing the ocean today, you would never know a monster storm was lurking out there.
From this today (Aug 19, 2009)...

To THIS for the upcoming weekend?!
And if H Bill swings a little closer to the OBX... THIS??!!

All in all, know your limits and respect the ocean. Conditions will likely be quite pounding out there, especially Saturday and Sunday!