Tag: dawn patrol

Surf: 5.9 ft at 7.7 s from the WNW at 296°.

A rare Saturday surf! It was a whompy, crowded, sloshfest, but my goals for the holiday weekend were as follows: Get exercise, get fresh air, eat, sleep. That checks off like two things right there!

After squeezing a few full on waves out of the closeouts, we headed north for a hike and a quick surf check. I saw some dolphins in the lineup, then some frantic splashing that I assumed was someone freaking out about the dolphins trying to paddle away. It wasn’t, I’m not sure what it was. Could have been another dolphin? Maybe trying to scare fish towards the main group? The surfers didn’t look too concerned.

The hike was so much fun. It was sunny and warm, but with a good sea breeze to keep things cool. You could see all the way to the Farallones.

Surf: 6.6 ft at 14.8 s from the WNW at 282°.

I headed out on my own this morning. It was pretty closed out, even with the winds, so the start of the session was not all that great. There were a few rideable waves, but mostly all the usual folks party waved and joked around. But hey, sunny and beautiful, so there’s that.

Surf: 3.3 ft at 9.1 s from the NW at 314°.

Finally got a surf in. The waves were thankfully small and forgiving (but still fun!) Nice to see everyone and catch up. SO many boats, birds, and whales out. Seems like some fish are on the move.

Surf: 3.3 ft at 16.0 s from the SW at 229°.

Lots of whales today, lots of closeouts, too. Still, I wanted to get at least a paddle in before jetting off next week for a train trip in Canada with my Dad. Got a paddle in, a few waves, some sun, and some salt.

Surf: 4.6 ft at 17.4 s from the SW at 218°.

A little more size and a little more shape, today. Kind of wave like. Plenty of sun, fish, and whales!

Surf: 3.6 ft at 7.7 s from the WNW at 292°.

The morning started out with pretty low expectations. Wind, lowish tide, etc. But, as the tide came in, it got to be a lot more rideable! That was nice. Usually it waits till after I’ve packed up to get better, nice to have it get better while I’m still out. 😉

Surf: 3.3 ft at 16.0 s from the SW at 231°.

This morning was a little tricky. I checked a few of the spots I thought might catch this swell. Some of them were looking really interesting. Unfortunately I’m really sore and I didn’t feel up for it. Sigh. The surf was okay at the usual spot, but I find I’m torn between taking on more challenging waves that look so lovely, and sticking to easier waves while heal.

My plan is to keep trying to pull more complicated moves on the less complicated waves and just keep moving, slow and steady.

Surf: 3.0 ft at 14.8 s from the S at 190°.

Little waves rolling through, but not too shabby.

Surf: 3.3 ft at 8.3 s from the NW at 319°.

Got up to check the waves even though it’s been slop the last week. Checked quite a few spots before settling on the usual. Kinda fun! Tide was a little low, but not terrible.