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! Joe-Cheshire-checks-New-Inlet ◄ Back Next ► Picture 5 of 16 Joe Cheshire checking the Inlet. 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!