The internet has changed our lives. Our access to
all sorts of information has never been more extensive and simple. As a result of this new technology surfers quickly
realized the advantage the internet offered in keeping in touch with
the constant ever changing conditions of the ocean. That is the reason
surfchex.com was started.
Surfchex started in 1997, when local meteorologist
Chris Marshall saw the need for an improved way to monitor the surf
and weather conditions from Wrightsville Beach. However this was
at a time when the internet was new and something as simple as keeping
a dial-up internet connection online was a major hurdle.
But the promise of benefits outweighed the efforts
and in early 1998 Wrightsville Beach had it's first live beach cam
from the Oceanic Restaurant on the South end. It was a prime spot
for checking the surf and beach, overlooking a popular surf break
called 'the South end' or 'Crystal Pier'.
The task of keeping the camera running or 'online'
was a major hurdle requiring hours of troubleshooting, trial and
error, and expense.
But gradually like all things in life you adapt to
it and we never looked back.
A lot has changed since 1997. Surfchex has tried
to change with the times grasping the latest technology in an effort
to accommodate our visitors, which now had grown to both national
and international audiences. Visitors were amazed at the webcam and
weather station reports. Boaters would check the conditions before
heading out and surfers were always looking for signs of a new swell
or a wind switch which could make or break a surfer's day. Simply
put the site was here to stay and quickly became a staple for anyone
interested in the beach.
Now in our 7th year of operation we hope you find
the new look and feel of surfchex.com as you always have...useful.
We also hope you will support our sponsors and thank them for making
this site possible.
Be assured we will continue to bring you the latest
in technology and functionality as it continues to improve. If you
have any suggestions about the site or if you want to inquire about
placing an ad on our site..you can contact us at chris@surfchex.com
Thanks and Enjoy!
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