In a year of mediocre surf, mid October proved to be the highlight of the 2013 Fall season (so far). On October 9, the swell peaked with out of control conditions but quickly cleaned up for 2-3 solid days of surf. The photos below are picked from a handful of some of the best photographers in the area who didn't miss this much needed pulse from the Atlantic. Photographers include: Bob Hovey, Ben Gallop, Stacey Hinkle and The WildLyfe. enjoy [caption id="attachment_36410" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Avalon Pier is used to this kind of torture. Photo: DVO/Bob Hovey[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36411" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Charley Pallett drops into an instant cavern in Nags Head. Photo: Ben Gallop[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36412" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Dan Cera makes the most out of a heavy close out. Photo: DVO/Bob Hovey[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36413" align="aligncenter" width="950"] When Capt. Dave Lusk isn't slaying fish, he's taming beasts like the one above. Photo: Stacey Hinkle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36414" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Waves were firing all over the Outer banks. Jared Jennings finds some fun ones somewhere in Kill Devil Hills. Photo: DVO/Bob Hovey[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36415" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Jared Jennings finds some fun ones somewhere in Kill Devil Hills. Photo: DVO/Bob Hovey[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36416" align="aligncenter" width="950"] If anyone is looking for Ken Baittinger, you'll probably find him here. Photo: Stacey Hinkle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36417" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Lucas Rogers dropping into a bomb. Photo: The WildLyfe[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36418" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Lucas Rogers finds the green room. Photo: The WildLyfe[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36419" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Jennette's Pier Manager Mike Remige has one of the best offices on the beach. This is his "office away from his office"... not too bad! Photo: Stacey Hinkle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36420" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Ryan Brown gets completely shacked at Jennette's Pier. Photo: Ben Gallop[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36421" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Surf art: "Spitting Barrels". Photo: Ben Gallop[/caption]