20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Back to Back Barrels in Black and White
After hammering Florida, the remnants of late-season Hurricane Nicole swept up the east coast. Tied with a strong high pressure to the system's east, a large swath of strong south winds setup along the Mid-Atlantic seaboard generated clean surf as the storm cleared for the east-facing beaches of New Jersey. With light offshore winds, 70f air, and relatively warm water for November, this was a great day to be in the water surfing, or on the beach watching the waves roll through..
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | Bay Head, New Jersey, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D5100 |
Copyright: | © Nathaniel Hawes |