October 25th, 2026 THE RUN IS 53 out of 53 weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week. There were chest high waves on 10-12-26 and head high plus waves on 10-20-10-24-26
THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A ROW FOR WAIST HIGH OR BETTER. January 13th, 2025 was 59 WEEKS! |
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NEXT BLOG November 8th, 2026.
All future Blogs will be posted on the 1st and 3rd week of every month (give or take a day or two). *Also in the event of any significant swell I will post the week of that swell. Although the blog is now bi-weekly, I'm certainly not gonna pass up a decent swell. So while it's basically going to be every other week, I left it open for some wiggle room.
ANOTHER AMAZING LONG RUNNING NOR'EASTER SWELL.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN. GET OUIT AND VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3rd!
My love for October continues. I wait all year fro October and she comes and goes like a weekend Nor'easter. But alas my dear friends I spend most of my October capturing the beautiful waves and scenery with my many cameras. And yes I include my iPhone camera. I shot these beautiful leaves with my iPhone. And the pic below was shot with my new rig.
My NIKON Z8 with my 500mm lens. She's so heavy though.
This was taken on Saturday October 24th, 2026. We had a week of waves and each day was something special.
This is the biggest lens I have ever owned. Funny, I took my first photo in 1958 when I was just 7 years old. Now look at me, I'm 75 and still learning. I guess I've come a long way from then.
I took this photo below up north in Maine. My buddy Rich and I were dodging rain squalls all day long. But it made for some dramatic pics.
My annual trip up north did not disappoint us. Our dog Zorro is like radar when it comes to sniffing out the elusive scent of the Ruffed Grouse and the American Woodcock. Zorro loves it as much as I do. Perhaps more.
The hunter's moon. Oh October how I love thee.
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Ed O'Connell was one of the most loved surf photographers in New England. A US ARMY Vietnam Veteran who saved the lives of so many ARMY Grunts in Nam in 68-69 as a Medic on board those Dust Off Hueys.
He was a close and dear friend of mine.
When he passed on July 1st, 2014 I swore I'd keep his memory and legacy alive by giving him this weekly corner. He loved surfing and he loved taking photos of all the surfers.
Not just those who could really stand out. He shot every one. As long as I shall live and breathe the salt air, there will be a corner dedicated to Ed.
ED'S CORNER October 25th, 2026
For the second Blog in a row, Mr. Tony Berardini> Photo taken on October 24th, 2008. I remember this day. I was out surfing with Tony on this day. I have pics that Ed took of me from this memorable session.
It seems like yesterday and not the 18 years that my calculator and calendar says it is. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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DON'T EVER BUY A F-ING MONKEY
The autobiography by Ralph G. Fatello
Surfing, Rock and Roll, the Marines, and my everyday life with my family and friends, that has had it's shares of twists and turns in some of the most peculiar ways. And those who wrote on the back cover all know me very well.
I love them all. *Click the book cover below to read the testimonials from some of my dearest friends.
The book is currently available in soft cover, hardcover, and e-book on AMAZON. Just go to AMAZON and type in my name in the search bar or type in the title of the book. The book is also on INGRAM SPARK Books and BARNES & NOBLE.
You can purchase Don't Ever Buy a F-Ing Monkey
by Ralph G. Fatello with the Foreword by Tony Berardini at several online bookstores and retailers.
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Jul 26, 2026 — "Surfing Heals All Wounds." That's one of Ralph Fatello's favorite mantras. And once you read his book, you will know why.
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The audio book is coming soon. I've had several friends and family members insist that I do the reading myself.
They all say that when I tell my stories with my own voice it adds both cred and impact. I guess, I'm a good story teller. Besides with all my recording experience I should be able to read through my own book. Hell, if I can sing my own lyrics I can certainly read my own stories.
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THE SURFRIDER HALLOWEEN HANG TEN
THE 251st UNITED STATES MASRINE CORPS BIRTHDAY! ALL MARINES ARE WELCOME. SPREAD THE WORD MARINES.
Tell all the Marines you know on the seacoast. All Marines and their spouses/significant others are welcome.
SEMPER FIDELIS!
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE ARTICLE BY MIKE COTE.
Surf’s Up! Grab Your Guitar, Soldier!: ITOW with Ralph Fatello
Ralph Fatello’s new book collects his adventures as surfer, rock musician, Marine, writer, and artist
Ralph Fatello began his 75th birthday in July by going surfing. Then he celebrated at an outdoor Hampton restaurant
with at least a hundred of his family and friends. That’s how many copies of his autobiography he sold at the Snack Shack that day.
When the line to sign copies finally slowed down, Fatello said a few words and then strapped on a guitar to play Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” and a few other songs. His outfit included a T-shirt promoting the book: “Don’t Ever Buy a F-ing Monkey.”
The Marine veteran briefly owned a monkey named JoJo, an epic fail in Fatello’s bid to befriend the hip crowd upon his return from Vietnam. Fatello bookends his massive tome with stories about the unpredictable primate, with a cliffhanger chapter in the middle.
Pick one up at the newsstands or click on the image above to read it on line. Mike Cote did a great job on the book article. There's a story on local Legend Comic Jimmy Dunn's latest book. Click on the image above.
FATELLO FAMILY GATHERING 10-24-26
Left to right: Jacquie, Max, Vince, Ralph, Cory, Sofie, Pete, Malia, Noelle*, Gabby, Reighlynn, Brent, Brylee, Avery, with Grandpa and Grandma seated in front of us all. Photo by my iPhone.
"SURFING AND FAMILY HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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YANKEE THERMAL IMAGING IS A GREAT SEACOAST COMPANY. And they are hiring. Click on the ad above to find out more about what they can do for you both as a customer and a great potential employee as a weatherization technician.
On a personal note: My daughter Gabby and her husband (my son-in-law) Brent
are running this business. Hence my recommendation. Winter is coming my friends. This is the time to call YANKEE THERMAL IMAGING (603) 330-3377.
ATTENTION ALL SEACOAST VETERANS
RETIRED USAF Colonel Jeff Barker and current member of AMERICAN LEGION POST 35 has started this new service for local Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook veterans. Scan this bar code with your phone camera or any QR reader app. Or use major credit cards.
Jeff is a great guy and he and his wife are wanting to do something positive for all the seacoast Veterans. Now you can too. Click on the Bar code to be one of dozens of Seacoast residents to help local veterans.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3rd! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. REMEMBER EVERY SINGLE VOTE COUNTS.
I know the Mid-terms are going to be a wakeup call to the RED HATTED MAGANUTS. I believe CHANGE FOR THE BETTER IS COMING. As far as the Sheik covering this Halloween story? Hey it's the GITMO Gazette. News is slow down there in GITMO. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN.
Vote out the monsters on November 3rd.
TRICK OR TREAT? No more Tricks we as a nation are ready for some treats.
And so my friends, please take advantage of this weekly photo shop of the mastermind who planned 9-11 and resulted in the deaths of 3,000 innocent civilians by KSM (Khalid Sheik Mohammed). *Note to self -must pickup a case of used TRUMP and VANCE Masks at Home Depot this week.
HAPPY RETIREMENT Carter Alan 47 years in Radio.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY George Masten November 9th, 2026!
HAPPY 251st BIRTHDAY USMC! November 10th, 2026!
HAPPY VETERANS DAY November 11th, 2026!
REST IN PEACE Larry "Rubberman" Bertleman 71
GET WELL SOON Jon Gozzo!
GET WELL SOON Local Legend surf Peter Stokes!
KEEP FIGHTING John "HOG" Hannah!
GET WELL SOON Chris Caisey!
KEEP FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
REST IN PEACE Sky Rosa 33yrs.
Please keep LOCAL SURF LEGEND Norm Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
"SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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Everybody loves seeing the old pics of surfing. Especially here in Northern New England. If you have any old pics please send them off to me via email or social media. My email is ralph@adlantic.com
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TWENTY TWO YEARS AGO IN RYE, NH.
This is my oldest daughter Gabrielle "Gabby" before she was a wife, mother, and business partner. Gabby was a surfer. For real. She surfed most summers, springs, and Falls. She and her husband Brent are currently running their business YANKEE THERMAL IMAGING. See the ad in the upper right hand column. Gabby and Brent have three daughters who love the ocean and the surf. Photo by RALPH
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I kept a daily Blog on my CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY surf campaign, when I surfed every single day for 365 consecutive days. Click on the Banner above to read entries of my daily journey. There's some really interesting and true experiences
that happened during that year. Some of which are to this day, unexplainable. Some are just mind blowing. But all true.
I started on July 26th, 2010 and ended on July 26th, 2011.
Some rainy Sunday, pour yourself a cup or two and go through this year long journal.
Pay close attention to the month of May in 2011. Read that month and let me know what you think of that.
Be forewarned, it will change you forever.
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All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.
Today- THE WEEK LONG NOR'EASTER
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) Sugar Shayne Forsley in a perfect trim.
Saturday October 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Jack Madden caught two really nice rights when I first pulled up. Here's one of them.
Saturday October 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) You all know that I have a thing for the empty wave. Especially the green hollow ones. Saturday October 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I love the way the water is dripping off of Richie Sambataro's hand.
Saturday October 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Saturday October 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Matt Colby from a long 16 shot sequence.
Saturday October 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Matt Colby at the end of that 16 shot sequence.
Saturday October 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE WEEK LONG NOR'EASTER
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) Not as good as the day before or the day after but still plenty of fun.
Friday October 23rd, 2026.
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(Above) Like I said, still plenty of fun. Friday October 23rd, 2026.
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(Above) I shot the moon later that day.
Friday October 23rd, 2026.
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Today- THE WEEK LONG NOR'EASTER
THURSDAY OCTOBER 22nd, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) The lines were stacked up and the riders were not letting any wave go unridden. Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) It was a Goofy foot fiesta out there. October 22nd, 2026.
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(Above) Ryan McGill was on fire out there. Multiple hacks on each wave. Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Ian Dreher had his share as well. Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
(Above) Jon Kiskinis one of the few regular-foots made his mark out there. Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE WEEK LONG NOR'EASTER
TUESDAY OCTOBER 20th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) This wave caught my eye.
Tuesday October 20th, 2026.
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(Above) Johnny "JIM" Meehan on a perfect right in the land of lefts. Tuesday October 20th, 2026. Photo by RALPH*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
(Above) I this might be Jack Madden.
Tuesday October 20th, 2026.
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(Above) Kody Grondin's backdoor entry.
Tuesday October 20th, 2026.
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(Above) Jack Madden punching off the bottom.
Tuesday October 20th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE WEEK BEFORE. MONDAY OCTOBER 12th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) The waves were pretty and the water was warm.
Tuesday October 12th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Preston Reusch found a few gems out there.
Tuesday October 12th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The Silver haired regular foot found a good one here.
Tuesday October 12th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Shayne Forsley up on the nose.
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Today- THE OCTOBER FILES OCTOBER, 2026
Photos by Ed Moran
(Above) Goofyfoot enjoying the unseasonably warm October.
October, 2026. Photo by Ed Moran
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(Above) Rebounding off the lip.
October, 2026. Photo by Ed Moran
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I love Erica's whimsical Gull art. So cool and unique.
SECRET SPOT IS NOW OPEN IN HAMPTON.
SECRET SPOT is back in operation on the seacoast.
Thank you.
Jon Gozzo and family.
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(Above) Backhand tap.
October, 2026. Photo by Ed Moran
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Today- THE OCTOBER 21st, 2026 PICS
Photos by Bob Costanzo
(Above) I'm glad Bob shot this day. It was the only day I didn't shoot.
Matt Colby working the pump on Wednesday October 21st, 2026.
Photo by Bob Costanza
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(Above)
Lars Hamilton leaning into a nice face.
Wednesday October 21st, 2026. Photo by Bob Costanza
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Today- THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 22nd, 2026
Photos by Tony Berardini
(Above) Ken Linseman dealing with errant paddlers.
Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) If a surfers pops an air but doesn't land it, is it still an air?
Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) Matt Colby hard off the bottom heading for the FREE airspace.
Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) Gulls and guys.
Thursday October 22nd, 2026.
Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) Whitewater carving.
Thursday October 22nd, 2026.
Photo by Tony Berardini
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Today- OCTOBER FOLIAGE , 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) One of the most special places on earth that is still in my life. October 17th, 2026. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
(Above) And this? This is my backyard. How blessed are we to have this view. October 25th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Send your SURF Pics to me directly to: ralph@adlantic.com.
Need photos by 10 AM on Saturdays. Seriously. By 10AM.
Make sure they are 1500 to 1555 pixels wide.
If you have more than 10 pics please use wetransfer.com it's free up to 2 gig. Please DO NOT send me over 10 pics without first contacting and communicating with me. Thank you.
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(Above) My home away from home. October 2026.
Photo Arthur Beauchesne
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(Above) I should have gone down for old times sake. October 2026.
Photo Arthur Beauchesne
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He's more than just a good photographer
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(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 827 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK. Click the image above to see the outcome of this Surf Crime and the verdict that was rendered.
Photo by RALPH
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This is what happens if you are found GUILTY.
You become invisible.
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Hello! I see some serious surf coming.
So, I'm picking Saturday November 7th, 2026
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October 25th, 2026
"Just grab my leg and make a wish."
(ABOVE) I see the wildest things when I'm shooting. And sometimes I capture them.
Photo by RALPH
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