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Reflecting on Fall in the Outer Banks

Late autumn can be a magic time in the Outer Banks. Crowds thin out, and swells fill in.

Mirlo-Beach-Rodanthe

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Mirlo Beach-There was a time when the beach behind these houses reached out to where that wave's breaking. This stretch of beach is actually the farthest point east on the Outer Banks and takes a steady hammering because of it. Mirlo Beach, Rodanthe Photo: Mickey McCarthy.

Fall and late autumn can be a magic time in the Outer Banks. Crowds thin out, and swells fill in. This fall was no different as we’ve had a nice run of surf. Nothing huge, but it’s been very consistent! Here are some shots of the crew during one of our favorite seasons.