Perfect Spring Outer Banks Swell A perfect swell rifled up the East Coast last week, and, as usual, the Outer Banks reaped the fruits. Springtime barrels: let the beatings begin! Ryan-Leopold ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 Ryan Leapold. Awnings offer a lot of shade! Image: Mickey McCarthy A perfect swell rifled up the East Coast last week, and, as usual, the Outer Banks reaped the fruits. Springtime barrels: let the beatings begin!