This beautiful morning after the weekend storm shows a flattened beach and a shallow bar offshore. The waves at high tide caused slumping of the dunes and littered the beach with seaweed and huge amounts of fishing gear. New additions to my collection include three fishing floats and a huge fishing ball to make a perfect ball swing.
Winds out of the northeast today bring in warm surface waters and large waves for the weekend. Good things come to those who wait.
Small clean waves and a golden sunrise reward early risers today. Expect cooler conditions than yesterday as the surface water moves out to sea. 
A cold morning and a west wind challenge us to suit up and charge the waves. After gathering oysters at low tide, the air has warmed up enough to get me in the ocean.
Swells coming in and wind going out make a perfect combination. The strong wind plays a factor in catching some of these waves. White crest's high dunes block some of this frustrating wind. Most surfers came here today.
Chilly waist high waves after the storm cannot deter our local surfers from an evening in the water. The frost on the ground this morning usually an end to my outdoor activities. But surf like this makes me think about a new winter wetsuit.
Clear your thoughts with an evening stroll along a stretch of storm flattened beach.
Small surf on sunday morning draws surfers into the chilly waters off Newcomb's Hollow Beach. Surfers enjoyed long rights and occasional lefts until about 1pm. Spring for a winter suit now since the water won't get much warmer until late spring.
Small to medium waves this morning with less wind than expected makes me forget about staying in on a foggy day. Waves tend to grow larger on the incoming tide so I will be there in about an hour.
The windy weekend left us waves like these all day today and perhaps through tomorrow. People put on wetsuits and other gear as they saw fit. My 3/2 kept me warm enough.
Surfing through sunset made a perfect ending to the first monday in October.
The morning brings us fog, gentle breezes from the west and small, jumbled waves. No surfing right now since the rising tide will force the little waves to break right at the shoreline. Surfing may improve by this evenings low tide.
A few photos before hitting the surf last night show the size and quality of the typical sets for this session. The 20 or so people in the water cleared out at sunset and left 5 of us to choose the best of the sets. Surfing into and past sunset on large waves thrills me.
A surfcaster in prime conditions for catching a wary bass. The churning waves stir up the baitfish and make them easy to pick off. Gulls stay grounded in this strong wind and pick through the wrack line for crabs, shrimp and stunned baitfish. A pair of hawks (kestrels most likely) chased each other over the dunes above the parking lot. 
The wind died down and left us with some large waves this afternoon. After 3 hours of surfing my arms could barely paddle. The forecast calls for higher winds tomorrow, and even choppier seas. You can still find me at the beach at around noon.
The chilly northeast wind brought significant chop with the growing waves. These conditions will remain throughout the weekend and produce great surfing for monday through wednesday. 
If it's donuts, it must be wednesday. Sturgis surf club sells donuts on wednesdays to subsidize our food bill during our yearly trip. This year we return to warm clean beaches of Costa Rica's pacific coast. Tamarindo's Witch's Rock Surf School provided us with excellent accomodations, staff and instructors in a location that can't be beat. So support our club and buy a donut on wednesdays or a few slices of pizza on fridays. We appreciate all your support.
Surfing in the evenings for the past three days on waves very similar to these* makes a perfect ending to our back to school days. Few things compare with relaxing in the water at sunset and having your pick of long rides on glassy waves with a few of your friends. 
Surf Club members braved the cold and enjoyed an evening of surfing, hotdogs, music and fireworks. The fire took the chill off us as the wind died down. 
The wind kicked up out of the north last night causing choppy conditions. A lone surfer thumps along in the southward current. Anglers and seals catch striped bass in the surf. 
Rushing home after work pays off big time for the locals here in Wellfleet. A lot of people had actually spent most of the day surfing and were already heading home. The consistent four footers made for an orderly progression through the line-up. Everyone left tired and happy by sundown.
A perfect afternoon for a party at Newcomb's Hollow. Steel drum music rolls out to the surfers as the waves roll in to the shore.
Stand up paddlers (SUP) in the surf at Newcomb's take advantage of the large, glassy waves. Several hours surfing on a day like today puts us all in a good mood.
Newcomb's turned on after the fog cleared. Big, uncrowded waves and steadily improving conditions made for a fantastic surfing session.
Saturday's onshore breezes made for perfect paragliding conditions at White Crest beach in Wellfleet.
An onshore breeze kicks up waves and strews the beach with flotsam for beachcombers and dog walkers. Gulls take advantage of the uplift along the dunes as they head north to fishing areas. Paraglider season has arrived.
While setting a line at Newcombs' Hollow one morning, the gulls move in on a bait box. Everyone has high hopes.
Chop suey at 7. Winds at 17 knots from the north east put a damper on the surfing today. The oldtimers' surf contest will most likely go on as planned at White Crest beach. 
Tropical depression Danny passes through today with lots of wind and rain. Expect surfers to take advantage of the growing waves. Many will watch from parking lots.
Beautiful sunrises often reward those of us who get up early to visit beaches. This day (Aug 26th) provided long rides on backlit, waist high waves to those few who arrived ready to ride them. 
Hurricane Bill came and went overnight. Wave watchers, beachcombers and dog walkers stroll along the rejuvenated beaches. Some carry items lost (or tossed) by beach goers of past years. Styrofoam, plastic items, charred wood, lumber and even some large pieces looking suspiciously like bits of shipwrecks litter the base of the dunes at the high water line. Perhaps a doubloon or two will be found.
My son and I went out very early this morning hoping that the swells had arrived. Flat as a pancake just about describes what we found. So we watched the birds and talked with some of the early risers and went home.
The waves are coming! I plan to surf this evening (4-6 pm) and early tomorrow morning as well.
Today looks like a replay of yesterday with small waves, a wind from the west and hot, hot sun. Bring the sunscreen, plenty of water and a lunch for a whole day at the beach.
It looks like a start to a blazing hot day here in Wellfleet. Get to the beach early to beat the heat. 
This morning started with a downpour and cleared up after about an hour. The wind is fairly strong from the southwest causing the roughening of the waist high swells seen here.
Today started with the winding down of the storm that blew through here overnight. As would be expected, the waves were disorganized and choppy. Around noon, however, the wind shifted more to the west and cleared up the surf. Many experienced surfers enjoyed 6 to 9 ft waves throughout the afternoon. This photo was taken at 4:15 after the strong north wind broke up the surf.
Just another sunrise in Wellfleet over Maguire's Landing. The waves are good this morning but still small at 3 ft.
Morning shot of parking lot and Newcomb's Hollow beach.
A windy morning stirs up the surf. This has turned into a chilly day of off and on rain. Just another example of the variety of weather out here on the cape.
Waist high waves and a brilliant sunrise make for another great day on the beach in Wellfleet. The beaches were filled up by lunch time yesterday so if you want to get a parking spot, show up early or have someone drop you off. Yesterday's waves were good at Marconi Beach. I walked north quite a distance and was rewarded with a break all to myself. Several sets were head high or more. I am so thankful for the professional instruction over the winter at Witch's Rock Surf Camp.
Newcomb's Hollow at high tide in the morning shows some promise of good surfing this afternoon. Get here early to get a parking spot since this is the beach to be.
A calm, hazy morning in the middle of summer at Maguire's Landing. Yesterday's winds brought out some very hungry no-see-ems. I couldn't sit on the bench here for more than a minute.
Early morning at Maguire's Landing in Wellfleet. The waves are flat and it looks like it will be hot with very little breeze. I've been surfing without a wetsuit lately and it's been comfortable. Too bad there are no waves today.
