By Land, Airs & Sea

Taking day trips down to the Outer Banks has been a part of Virginia Beach surf culture as long as the sport has been around these parts. The geography of the Outer Banks -- barrier islands that jut out to the southeast, where the continental shelf is much closer to shore and the swell window increases -- make these wave-rich sessions therapy for those of us who suffer from summer’s flat spells.
Recently, the Surf and Adventure crew headed down south to hook up with 158 Surf & Skate’s Matt Price for an afternoon of chasing a small, but fun, southwest wrap-around windswell on Hatteras Island. Judging from the awesome amount of photos taken by S&A’s Ryan Massey of shop crewmen Josh, Cody and John, who’s also one of our team riders, the trip was a success despite the heavy sideshore winds. Everyone was ripping and it was really special to have Ryan along to capture those moments. Thanks so much for being a warrior on the beach all day!
As far as our swell prospects, it looks like more of the same with the occasional fun day mixed in when the southerly flow is on. The tropics are quiet, but that can change quickly.
Stay glued to the blog for more content as swells and trips allow.

Pictures following the break.