Daily Surf Report - 5/1/2017

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Daily Surf Report - 4/30/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"With the coming spring, I am calm again." - Gustav Mahler


Crystal powers coming in at full force this morning. Bright morning light shines down and the heat is rising. The beach expands to the middle of the sea and the tide is bottoming out. Full islands exposed and good for party goers- not surfers. Bring your sunscreen and your favorite hat. As for the water, tide to fill in by 4pm so try wait. 




CHANNEL:  Sand bar exposed and sloppy slosh occurring.

PATCH:  Some try and some succeed. Dodge and hop around totems and be aware of what is beneath. Knee high at best for now, but will improve as the day moves forward.

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

LOW: 9:20 AM    -1.0'

HIGH: 4:42 PM   4.8'

LOW: 9:31 PM   2.5'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/29/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"Every individual matters.  Every individual has a role to play.  Every individual makes a difference." - Jane Goodall


A variation on a recent theme with blazing sunshine beaming down and temps starting to rise.  Negatively low low tides negatively effecting the seek for stoke and confining efforts to those spots containing deeper or any water.  Mid period NW swell co-mingles with a background S but water levels are lacking early and therefore require a waiting period to resolve.  Currently 54F with light and variable winds.  Glassy ocean and plenty of sand to romp and roam with a pup.  A day full of promise and possibility unlimited.  



CHANNEL:  At this time and tide the answer is no.  Later in the day quite possibly maybe.  Last night a definitive yes.  

PATCH:  The meeting rock stands tall as a spire and takeoff marker for the dedicated throng.  Ambitious settlers angling for knee high rights or calf high lefts at the deepest reaches of the Patch.  Intermittent S swell pulses push the breakers a notch about the patella. 

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

LOW: 8:24 AM    -1.2'

HIGH: 3:47 PM   4.9'

LOW: 8:25 PM   2.3'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/28/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"Until you value yourself, you won't value your time.  Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." - M. Scott Peck


Beach combers and treasure seekers unite as your tide book shows a climatically low tide for your pleasure.  The game is afoot but only if what you seek lies at the bottom of the now exposed ocean floor.  Two days in a row of perfectly sunny conditions and light ESE winds to spice things up.  I feel heat coming and it starts this morning at 57F.  Still have a hunky NW swell out to sea but water levels are currently below lacking and one must languish until later.   

CHANNEL: 
This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, 
this ain't no fooling around 
No time for dancing, or lovey dovey, 
I ain't got time for that now 


PATCH:  Save for a dynamic duo this space is un-engulfed and devoid of energetic surf.  Large triangular rock ridge protrudes and extends well into the lineup.  A murmur of S swell is out there but unable to show in current conditions. Don't call it a comeback but waiting until the late morning tide arrival is highly recommended.  

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

LOW: 7:32 AM    -1.2'

HIGH: 2:36 PM   5.0'

LOW: 7:30 PM   1.9'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/27/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." - Bob Marley


Supremely sunny and welcoming morning as we break free once again from the rain and welcome spring and all its beauty.  ESE winds and a mixture of lingering swells has the masses out en masse.  Ultimate negative low tide for the dawn cracker crew has things on hold and clamped down tight as less than zero water holds no options. Like all good things waiting for the surf today is no different and as the tide fills in further rejoicing will occur.  For now 57F and pristine weather in which one should bask. 

CHANNEL: Ankle breakers and fist shakers but no money makers in the early bright light of the day.  Too low to go so a Try Wait motto must be employed.  With a NW swell dancing around this precinct will show later.  Seadrift spinners off in the distance are a more than worthy alternative and will get you some paddling strokes along the way. 
 

PATCH:  Visual specks well out past the meeting rock materialize as surfers seeking.  Smoothness and no rudeness but mind ALL the exposed rocks as they are present and toothy. Misplaced breakers of ordinary size and shape are tried and tamed or are they?

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

LOW: 6:43 AM    -1.0'

HIGH: 1:38 PM   5.1'

LOW: 6:42 PM   1.5'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/26/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You musn't loose it." - Robin Williams


Bleak, dreary and wet; water, ocean, rain; clouds, mist, windshield wipers. All this and more....what a day to be alive! Some may say that they are done with this weather but let us not forget that April showers bring May flowers; besides, it seems the rain is not sticking around to hang all day. Out in the ocean a nay sayer is not found here today. As for the waves scientists have been studying them for so many years and we still don't quite understand them...who's to say? There is a SW swell proposed to build now coming in short amplitude with a long period while a NW may build for more speed but it's still in that go-between. Rocking a 58F tan amidst cloudy skies and a drizzle that is proposed to come and go. We are here, they are there, where are you?

CHANNEL: A few numbers here getting the rock and roll hang of it all. A body surfer, some long boarders and the groin. What a party, don't forget the sunscreen, beach blankets and towels for we're in for it today. Up, down, left and right go far or near just never quit. Carpe diem.

PATCH:  As it is known, wave energy moving through a medium is not actually moving the medium itself. There are shadows of rollers out here but the water itself is not advancing, only the wave energy...unless it is breaking on the sand and only then is it being displaced by a fraction. Never near, some far. Lost in the haze. Alone. Dazed and confused.

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

LOW: 5:56 AM   - 0.6'

HIGH: 12:42 AM  5.2'

LOW: 5:56 PM   1.1'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/25/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"Quite simply: the ocean doesn't subscribe to the orderly explanations that we would like it to." - Susan Casey



I am greeted this morning with a parking lot full of cars and a sea of people but this is not the typical surfer morning chaos for this lot seem to be beginners pure and true. There is excitement in the air, smiles to be shared and sunshine about; the temperature welcomes us this morning at 60F and the winds that look strong inland seem to be keeping calm-ish out in the water. Calm waters and a mix of fading NW swell and SW winds could grant us some decent rollers but as the morning continues it seems our hopes may be dashed as the sun is blocked and the winds pick up.

CHANNEL: An abundance of foam boards head over to this area as instructors, intermediates and beginners alike rejoice in the sunshine. Later in the morning this area may present itself but the con may be the high numbers of people....just as in life, it seems to be a give and take.

PATCH:  Bring out the long boards and catch the rollers for they have only just begun. Frequency here as it's a classic patch morning and if you've followed Patch Adams into the endless sea of gratitude you shall never have a bad day in the water.

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

LOW: 5:12 AM   - 0.1'

HIGH: 11:47 AM  5.1'

LOW: 5:13 PM   0.8'

HIGH: 11:43 PM   6.1'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/24/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson



Slowed and sedated with those in the know elated.  Peaking NW swell finding a foothold while a background south keeps all others slip sliding.  Tidal swings and morning bird sings under overcast skies with clearing potential.  Temp of 54F and just a touch of SW winds only causing ripple effects felt for thousands of miles.  The usual suspects and the morning regulars exult in the absence of mayhem.

CHANNEL: Morphing crests heading left and holding form and shimmery shine.  Peace pockets and bottle rockets and maybe a fish to ride if you fancy.  Hail or fail and hold your rail as you duck and tuck or run and turn.  Incoming tide seems to be helping with and extra surge and waist high or better waves are available.

PATCH:  Calf burners and no turners with rollers situated to stand and deliver. Slip sliders for log riders with silken faces both in and out of the water.  Don't bide your time for the time is now.

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

LOW: 4:29 AM   0.5'

HIGH: 10:53 AM  5.0'

LOW: 5:13 PM   0.8'

HIGH: 11:07 PM   6.1'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/23/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"Some people never go crazy.  What truly horrible lives they must lead." - Charles Bukowski 



Psychosomatic t.v. static and calisthenic micro-management, it's a doozy of a beautiful day out here. I'm talking sunshiny eyeballs and slow jazz playing crab claws. Cute puppies on coat tails and neon pink top sails. If you think life is weird please don't shave your beard.
Crystal champagne clear skies in this salty town with a lil' extra of those salty lumps for all you water bathing ripple ridders. Warm and wonderful out here with three people wearing life jackets for absolutely no reason. High tides this morning adding a proper amount of moisture for those having early meditation in the big blue church. With the smell of love in the air the oceans sending some puckered lips for us to kiss.  (Broken glass on brighton, skip at own risk.)

 

CHANNEL: Little chummy runners messing up my bad day. Only a handful of humanoids and some semi section-y sandbars looking as defined as a dictionary... that's only slightly out of date. Plenty of morning glass and passed gas for everyone so share. As if driving, when turning right, please look left and give way. No bad blood boys and girls and get a little belly high cranker to yourself.

PATCH:  Street cats and beach rats rejoice rocks and lego blocks are submerged. Far outside rollers passing into cruzy inside growers all speckled with old easter peeps. Plant a tree, bring your log and get those toes front and center. Juvenile delinquency will not be tolerated but a well matured delinquent will receive a bag of gold chocolate coins at the shop from 9:45am-10:22pm. 16ft SUP tandem fishing tournament will begin at outside meeting rock tonight. Bring your fun hats for a ankle chaser up to a waist high racer. 

 PACK IT IN!  PACK IT OUT!

 Respect the Beach!

 

TIDES:

HIGH: 9:57 AM  4.9'

LOW: 3:49 PM   0.3'

HIGH: 10:33 PM   5.5'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.

Daily Surf Report - 4/22/2017

Inspirational Quote of the Day:
"The eagle has no fear of adversity.  Be like the eagle and have a fearless spirit of the conquerer!" - Joyce Meyer


Lyrids meteor peaks.  Older NW swell depletes.  New S swell creeps.  All factors are at hand and emphatically beyond our control.  Let free will guide and Jah provide as we decipher the possibilities.  Subtleties become known under overcast skies and no winds to commence the morning.  Temps of 50F are a moderate welcome for bare feet.  High tide pushing forwards and up has the momentum slowed down.  No shortage of vehicles unloading their wares as sliders get ready to post up for the day.

 

CHANNEL: Little eyes spy on the inside a wave rolling through Mali-Bo with the incoming tide.  As it crests this too will become but a memory you will wonder ever existed.  With the NW swell faded one must reconfigure expectations then attempt to meet or exceed.  Knee high.

PATCH: 

Say when you get down
Look to your left
Say when you get up
Look to your right
Figure out the puzzle
Make sure the pieces fit tight

 PACK IT IN.  PACK IT OUT.

 Respect the Beach

 

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:59 AM  4.7'

LOW: 3:06 PM   0.3'

HIGH: 9:59 PM   5.1'

WINTER HOURS have now begun. 

We are open daily from 10 am - 5 pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need some gear. We have a full inventory of wetsuits, booties, over 70 demo surfboards and a fleet of boogie boards to rent every day and are only 522 steps to the beach.


Lots of NEW and USED boards are in the racks so come check it out. We have wetsuits for men, women and kids. Plenty of 3 and 5mm booties, hoods and gloves are in stock as well. If you are in need of a new suit or board now is a great time to shop. We have all the gear for your cold water surfing needs.