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! This-could-be-bad! ◄ Back Next ► Picture 7 of 16 This could be bad. Pat McManus about to have a not so good day! 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!