We get a SW wind out of them in VA. It can provide an 8-10 second swell that most bars seem to handle, but it goes South with the winds on a lot of days as well. I know we had a thread about it when we got a solid one in 2012. I will revitalize it
Here is your average outlook: May - consistent mix of NE and S swells, a decent system once a week June - mostly S swells, and systems are getting weaker, but systems still come fairly consistently. Its not too unordinary to get that first smaller tropical storm in June that starts in the gulf and rides of the coast. July - Things are slowing down. small 2-4' south swells, maybe one NE wind swell during the month August - Generally the slowest month of the summer, unless the tropical Atlantic heats up early. Mostly super small S wind swells. September - Mostly tropical swells, and more strength in the S wind swell, especially towards the end of the month October - Frontal systems are stronger, good S swells and more NE swells, and still some tropical activity. Potential for 1 or 2 mega hybrid frontal systems that combine with tropical entities in October into November.
NWS nailed the tropical outlook last year, I mean, they really f~ckin nailed it! I want to get in on the 6 figure f~ck-ups club. They're laughing all the way to the bank, while blowing forecasts left and right.
when we usually have a good winter of swells,the atmosphere stops cooperating for the summer.ever since sandy,lol,I laugh everytime I hear the word "superstorm",they said these were the storms of the future...yea ok..well then they said for last year we are looking at a lot of storms,wrong again.based on my experience,when we have 4-5 epic swells for the winter,instead of 10-15 epic swells(like this winter) well have an active cane season.when we have a winter like we just had,the atmosphere already cleaned herself out so no future storms.i say keep enjoying the spring while its still here
