r/topsail

Moved to Durham from the Midwest to be closer to the best beaches in the world. Durham is good for my work, which often spills into the weekends, but still too far from the beach, apparently.

I’ve only made it to the beach four times this summer, and of those, only one trip has been passable body-boarding surf. Either it’s so rough I’m beat up after 30 mins, or worse, like right now, it’s completely placid. Back when I moved to Durham, I thought I could make it out here every weekend, but it’s still actually a huge investment in time and energy.

Are there online resources that will help me gauge whether to pack up and make the trip? One of the best body boarding days ever was out on Bear Island last year the day before Chantal made landfall, so random. How do I learn when the waves might be good?

Just an appreciation post for sharing the beach with us tourists again. Y’all are kind, clean, courteous. The food is always good, not as pricey as other beaches, and such a wide variety of spots. It’s only a short drive over from Raleigh but the stays are always badass and memorable!

Repeats we enjoyed again:
— JM’s on the water
— Buddy’s
— Shuckin’ Shack
— Four Cousins
— Turtle Rescue
— Daddy Mac’s

First timers we enjoyed:
— Touchtank
— BINGO
— Coconut Cove
— Breezeway

Highlights I wish we’d had hit:
— Shaka Taco (again)
— Missile Museum

Until next time. 🤙🏼

Where’s the best steamed seafood for a good price ?