Surf's Up

Well surfers and surfettes, it looks like Thursday and Friday are going to be fun! We have a low pressure spinning off the coast. The waves should be between 4 and 5 feet with a westerly wind. All the spots should be working from the washout to Milton's Bridge.

Now, the weekend is looking a little smaller - Saturday and Sunday will be in the 3 to 4 foot range, hopefully, and the wind will be shifting out of the north. Should be a fun time at Surf City Pier, but if you're feeling a surf trip, Hatteras will be rockin'. S turns should be the call.

Monday through Wednesday it will be getting smaller as the low pressure moves on up the coast - about 1 to 2 feet, I think.

We like to say good going to Gus Byrd and Kyle Sumner for saving a tourist this weekend. Nice job!

Topsail Advertiser's Cory Withers: How long have you been surfing?
Featured Surfer Aaron Doerter.: 2 years

CW: What kind of boards do you use?
AD: Shortboards

CW: Do you compete? If so, what have you won?
AD: Yes, won 3rd and 4th: rashguard, trophy, trick pad.

CW:  What is your coolest story involving a dangerous wipeout or injury?
AD: Falling on overhead day and didn't think I was going to make it to the top.

CW: What is your favorite time of year (or day) to surf?
AD: Summer

CW: Are there any far away places you have surfed, or would love to surf in the future?
AD: Hatteras, Costa Rica, Brazil, South Africa

CW: Is there anything else about surfing that you want people to know?
AD: It's a way of life

CW: Goofy or regular?
AD: Regular

CW: What is the best advice another surfer ever gave you?
AD: Just relax.

CW: Do you have any cool shark stories (or stories involving other sea-animals)?
AD: Yes.

CW: Who taught you to surf? Or are you self-taught?
AD: Taught myself with help from OnShore.

CW: Do you surf because you love surfing, or are you just in it for the girls?
AD: Love surfing and for girls!

CW: Would you ever mention your favorite place to surf locally?
AD: To other friends, yes!