Anyone else get some today...?

[Long duc dong]

Newport was fun today, from 10-12. It didn't look good, and I almost didn't paddle out, but it ended up being a bit better than expected. Waist to chest high, occasional shoulder high, it was bumpy, but rideable. A bit bouncy with the tide coming up, but still fun. I was at the 56 jetty, and if you picked the right ones they would just line up really well.

There were only a couple of people out, which made things much better. If it had been crowded there would have a been a wait for waves, but with only a few guys it was fine. The water was in the high 60's despite cool/damp air. The bad weather kept people out, which made the session that much better. Hopefully this holds up for tomorrow.

[icelanticskier]

took a 3 hour lunch break today nh to "shred" da chest/head warbled wavy gravy beachers with about 40 of my closest friends. managed to get some fun ones. didn't mind going back to work tho.

gonna move to maine

tomorrow looks tittyballz.

rog

[Ottime]

There were only a couple of people out, which made things much better. If it had been crowded there would have a been a wait for waves, but with only a few guys it was fine. The water was in the high 60's despite cool/damp air. The bad weather kept people out, which made the session that much better. Hopefully this holds up for tomorrow.

I have hopes for tomorrow as well. Took today off to tend to life's other needs. The poor weather won't do much to beat the crowd in these parts, but when swell and conditions drop the people are now where to be found. I was hoping to have one other person with me the past two evenings surfing up in shark country. Friday night was stomach/shoulder high, with a very slight (3kt) cross/on shore wind, and the only other guy out caught when in as I was hitting the water. Lonely, except for the landlord, who I was sure was always nearby.

Maine sounds nice, but even though there are no sharks, I find it a bit too lonely. So many good sessions there all by myself. I actually prefer to surf with one or two other folks. I like when they surf well and we all push each other. I like seeing the set get properly utilized. I like hooting as I paddle back out. But I also like when I get the best waves. So other people is not always awesome.

[Piggity]

Regulation seems to be dropping off in a lot of spots, wonder why? It's good for us non-loc's though

Reading about Ottimes post about surfing solo with the landlord makes me realize I'm a Pu$$y when it comes to sharks

[jtran10]

Only session of the weekend was Saturday morning. Knee/waist high, but very little power behind it.

Looks like swell is continuing to drop for the next several days, at least around here.

[Ottime]

waves have gone to shit. bring on the snow.

[Piggity]

^Agreed. Rain, onshore wind and several days before there is any relief in the form of swell. I did take advantage of the down day to get a long overdue trip to the gym. Wow, someone revoke my surf/ski license please, I tipped the fuggin scales at a whopping 219lb, fug me.

[icelanticskier]

looks like we're finally in walden pond mode for a few days.

yesterday was pretty much perfect all round. swell, wind, period, weather.......

big storm system offshore coming

rog

[PowerWhore7]

waves have gone to shit. bring on the snow.

I concur...

[Ottime]

looks like we're finally in walden pond mode for a few days.

yesterday was pretty much perfect all round. swell, wind, period, weather.......

big storm system offshore coming

rog

Yeah, I saw that thing on the models when I was looking at our stuff for the coming week. It looks like it is going to get huge (as stated right now). Guess that is Sandy.

[Long duc dong]

I concur...

Yeah, I'm about there.

The last two weekends have not been as good here, although last mid-week had surf I could pine for. I'm starting to feel like skiing. With the last two months of consistent surf and warm water the ski bug has been kept in check. With two mediocre weekends the excitement is starting to build.

I really like being able to surf all summer. It makes the lack of accessible summer skiing here much more tolerable. I guess I should not put it that way, you CAN ski the Sierra most summers if you want to badly enough, I just get done with it sometime in mid-May and get sick of the drive.

[Piggity]

^I get sick of the drive even in winter but deep pow overrides the drawbacks of the drive. This past weekend did suck but you're right, last week Mon-Wed was good

Put this together a few months ago from my trip, it's all photos pasted together. Yes, I know my surfing needs some major improving. Thought I'd post it since I'm daydreaming of waves through this flat spell

[jtran10]

Nice piggity, those waves look great. I know we discussed that dude at the end, but funny to see it in pictures.

[supermodel159]

Sad news out of SB county today:

Source: Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department

At 10:58am on October 23, 2012, a 911 call came into the Sheriff's dispatch center stating a man had been bit by a shark while surfing near Surf Beach in Lompoc. A friend, who was also surfing and witnessed the shark attack, swam over to assist the victim pulling him out of the ocean and onto the beach. The victim's friend started first aid procedures while another surfer called 911. The Vandenberg Air Force Base Fire Department arrived and took over emergency procedures. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The type of shark involved and other details are under investigation at this point. The name and age of the decedent is being withheld until the next of kin can be notified.

Breaking news has also been provided by the Office of Emergency Management: A man was seriously injured today while in the ocean at Surf Beach. A 911 call was placed at 11 a.m. by a friend of the injured individual during the incident which occurred approximately 500 yards North of Surf Station. The individual is a 38 year-old male and is not base affiliated. Emergency responders have stopped cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Officials at Vandenberg Air Force Base are requesting the public to avoid the area due to safety considerations. Vandenberg emergency response personnel were first on-scene, but Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office now has control of the scene. More details will be provided as they become available.

[Piggity]

that sucks, RIP. Stay safe out there guys.

[Ottime]

Surf ticked up a bit today into the very small but fun range. My board worked fine, but I wonder what a shorter, fatter things would have done. Makes me want my new board.

[jtran10]

Surf is finally on the rise down here, NW swell filling in today/tomorrow, SW following that tomorrow/Friday, from what I read.

It makes me sad that in a week or two the days of the post-work session are over until, what, February? Need to start getting my motivation up again to wake up in the morning.

[Long duc dong]

Looks like Friday could be good. Surfline is calling south county 3-4+ with offshore winds. We will see. If it ends up being offshore I will probably stay in Newport.

[Piggity]

^I dropped my board off to get a ding fixed yesterday so there should be surf coming through soon. It was a tough fix so I opted to be the sacrificial lamb for you guys. Now to figure out which backup board to ride.

Actually I need to sell a few boards if anyone in the area is looking for a used shortboard, anywhere from 5'8"-6'4"... good prices. I also have a LB I could sell too but it's got a thick glass job so it's kinda heavy but super fun.

[Ottime]

Surf is finally on the rise down here, NW swell filling in today/tomorrow, SW following that tomorrow/Friday, from what I read.

It makes me sad that in a week or two the days of the post-work session are over until, what, February? Need to start getting my motivation up again to wake up in the morning.

November 4th ends daylight saving time, so you are pretty much about fucked then anyway. I used to love the switch when I was an before work surfer. Then Bush pushed it back a few weeks. I'll never vote GOP because of it.

[Piggity]

I used to love the switch when I was an before work surfer. Then Bush pushed it back a few weeks. I'll never vote GOP because of it

I thought you weren't a 9-5'er anymore? Must have been a really dark moment in your past if you're associating it with politics, wrong forum though

[Piggity]

This Piggity with your Thursday morning SD surf report: Sunny Skies, Light offshores, Chest to Head high, Dominant NW wind swell crossed up with a building SW swell. Peaky with a little wobble but plenty fun. Beach breaks are your best bet. First wave I saw the guy got a nice cover up to doggy door exit to 2 whacks off the lip, sweet.

Grabbing my board and going to see if I can find some shade under the lip, if I'm lucky enough. Get on it if you can

[jtran10]

Gonna head out after work for the 45 mins of daylight we've got if it's not too windy when I get down to the water. Seems kind of breezy on top of the hill 4 miles inland.

[Piggity]

If its windy up there then check Grandview. Usually some kelp outside to help protect it better


Saw many spitting barrels this morning but nothing great for me. Dumping pretty hard off the takeoff intote sandbar and running down the line, I was out of sync with my board, its a backup board I haven't ridden in forever. Thinking about round 2 right now for redemption

[Piggity]

Seemed smaller tonight, less consistent and less pop. Could have just been the place I surfed but hope tomorrow morning still holds some fun waves.