Outer Banks Surf Adventure

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eliot_Jones]Eliot Jones
Kelly Slater probably said it best..."Surfing the Outer Banks is a pilgrimage for surfers growing up on the east coast"...well maybe those weren't his exact words but the are true. The reason for this is because you have the chance to get barreled in warm water with very few people around. Other spots might be heavier but you'll probably be covering yourself in lots of neoprene if you want to score them when it's ON. It's no secret that fall in the Outer Banks is the magic time. It's not just the slowing down in the number of out of state license plates that you'll see on US 158 that makes it special...it's the fact that the ocean is warm and very active. You can count on hurricane swell delivering sizable surf to the region and this keeps people coming back year after year.
The oceanic sea floor or shelf that drops off at the edge of this barrier island chain is steeper here than most places along the eastern seaboard and as a result the swells that travel across the Atlantic break with more energy when the finally reach the shore. You'll hear many surfers describing the waves of the OBX as "packing a punch" or "a bit punchy".
So we've got punchy waves and a sand bar that's sits out into the Atlantic but what else makes this place special? Is it the wild horses or the pirate folklore or the miles of National Seashore that is home to migratory birds, fish, and wildlife? Or is it the chance to drive your 4wd along the beach after stocking your cooler full of cold beer from one of the drive thru Brew Thrus that you'll find in the towns of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head?
Well you might say it's the sum of all these offerings rather than one individual "thing" that draws surfers back each year to surf the Outer Banks. But honestly I think that the experience is probably more about being in a spot where nature is more of a presence than man. One knows that the east coast of the United States is full of people, in fact the population is growing in many states and cities and it's difficult to find beaches that aren't dotted with signs of major development. Come to the Outer Banks and you'll find towns on that look like they haven't changed for much of the past 60 years. You'll drive through protected national seashore that feels like it might not be around in the next 10 to 20 years. You'll find more wild spaces than hotels and the chance to score perfect sand spitting barrels is just a hop over a sand dune away. If you're persistent you'll find that some of the best sandbars aren't crowded. The obvious piers and jetties will always attract waves and crowds but the fluctuating sandbars keeps things interesting for those who want to search for the perfect wave.
One option for those who don't have the time to scour the beaches to find the best surf is to book an [http://www.surfadventuretours.com/outer-banks-surf-adventure.php]Outer Banks surf adventure with [http://www.surfadventuretours.com]Surf Adventure Tours. Based out of Kill Devil Hills, this company takes care of all of the logistics for you during your 7 days of surfing the Outer Banks. Nice accommodation, good food, transportation, and most important local surf knowledge are at your disposal.
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