Daily Surf report - 1/15/2014

 We will be closing early today, however we will re-open tomorrow morning at our usual time of 10AM.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning." - Claude Bernard  

Good day to you all and welcome to another glorious morning here at the beach. The sun is throwing around it's happy golden rays to anyone that'll pay attention as the temperature moseys in at 55 degrees. There is a bit of an undulation that seems to be bubbling up outside of our little beach town hemisphere as there is something to be ridden here today. There is also a stiff, off-shore breeze that's already to the point where it's a bit much and building. Again, if anything should change I'll be sure to throw it on here. If not, I won't. 

CHANNEL: Once again, it's the Middle Bar that is trying to communicate with the outside world today. It starts off at chest level at the apex of it's crest, then after snapping off a bit it drops down to waist level. Not a lot of uninterrupted rides as it sections all over the place. Five (5) logs and janitor boards there now trying to put together 'Five Easy Pieces.' (good movie. look it up).

PATCH: Blast that tide! It's really trying to knock some barnacles off here today with a below waist display but the in-coming tide, coupled with that stiffer than Keanu Reeves off-shore wind is making this more a frustrated mess than an actual log session. Perhaps later but this wind....ugh. Three (3) humanoids were here but all three were out before 8:30.

Thank You!

Our sincere thanks for your valued business. We appreciate having you as our customer and look forward to seeing you again.

  

Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

   The more you shop - the more you save!

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 4:31 am 2.7'

HIGH: 10:28 am 6.1'

LOW: 5:15 pm -0.3'

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/14/2014

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning." - Claude Bernard  

Good day to you all and welcome to another glorious morning here at the beach. The sun is throwing around it's happy golden rays to anyone that'll pay attention as the temperature moseys in at 55 degrees. There is a bit of an undulation that seems to be bubbling up outside of our little beach town hemisphere as there is something to be ridden here today. There is also a stiff, off-shore breeze that's already to the point where it's a bit much and building. Again, if anything should change I'll be sure to throw it on here. If not, I won't. 

CHANNEL: Once again, it's the Middle Bar that is trying to communicate with the outside world today. It starts off at chest level at the apex of it's crest, then after snapping off a bit it drops down to waist level. Not a lot of uninterrupted rides as it sections all over the place. Five (5) logs and janitor boards there now trying to put together 'Five Easy Pieces.' (good movie. look it up).

PATCH: Blast that tide! It's really trying to knock some barnacles off here today with a below waist display but the in-coming tide, coupled with that stiffer than Keanu Reeves off-shore wind is making this more a frustrated mess than an actual log session. Perhaps later but this wind....ugh. Three (3) humanoids were here but all three were out before 8:30.

Thank You!

Our sincere thanks for your valued business. We appreciate having you as our customer and look forward to seeing you again.

  

Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

   The more you shop - the more you save!

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 4:31 am 2.7'

HIGH: 10:28 am 6.1'

LOW: 5:15 pm -0.3'

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/13/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“Happiness is a direction, not a place." - Sydney J. Harris


Good morning and happy Monday to all of you enthusiasts of hydrodynamic possibilities! It's a glorious morning here at the beach today! The sun is up and out sprinkling golden goodness upon our humble little hamlet as the air temp is buzzing in at a low but friendly 44 degrees. There is a bit of a stiff, side shore breeze huffing and puffing like a member of Cypress Hill but nothing really to worry about as of yet. Finally, there is still some swell left in town though if you were riding a smaller vehicle a couple of days earlier, you're definitely going to have to trade up in size to glide your cares away today.

CHANNEL: The middle bar (left & right) and Groin Pole are still delivering like the USPS today but with much smaller packages as previous days. Waist to the occasional chest high liquid ramp slipping through here this 'morn. Sometimes they section, sometimes they don't. The discerning eye, a bit of patience and water experience is what will work here today. Use the force, Luke. Twenty plus (20+) with more on the way.... don't you people have jobs?

PATCH: The high tide here is making it a bit lack-luster for now but there is still a waist (+/-) busting a move way inside and over at the Snags. When the tide turns around is when this spot will, in all likelihood be like 1967 San Francisco...Turn on, Tune in and Drop out. The quartette of "Half Full" Mary, "Gentleman" Hank, "Cookie" David and "Cool Breeze" Russ are there now doing their rendition of the Beatles classic, "Yellow Submarine."

Thank You!

Our sincere thanks for your valued business. We appreciate having you as our customer and look forward to seeing you again.

  

Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

   The more you shop - the more you save!

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 9:13 am 6.2'

LOW: 4:11 pm -0.3'

HIGH: 11:17 pm 4.8'

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/12/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved." - George Sand


Good morning to all of you creatures of the brine! Today is the day! Yup. You know it too! Whoo-wee! The surf is thumping like a disco as the sun is up, the air temp is a chilly 45 degrees (the water temp is about 52 degrees) and the water is a high-gloss glassy shine. So, why are you reading this? Snap on the rubber suit, grab your hydrodynamic vehicle of choice and get to poppin' and lockin' on the high sea. Be mindful of entering/exiting the boat ramp/sea wall this morning due to the Higher than Cheech & Chong tide.
GO NINERS!

CHANNEL: We are looking at shoulder to occasional-head high emerald pyramids here today, kids. Yes, there are rooms with a view. Be the first in your crew to get "Shacked," as the rent is reasonable but the dues are steep. The middle bar has it's mojo working and it's rolling out the green & foam carpeted room in either left-or-right directions. Anything you ride will pretty much work here. Also remember to keep your head on a swivel and your manners at the forefront. DON'T bite off more than you can chew, ability wise. Keep your ego in check as a big, crowded day isn't the best way to snatch the pebble from master Po's hand because you think that you *might* be ready for bigger surf. Be patient and be smart. I stopped counting heads after I reached fifty (50).... and more are on there way.

PATCH: It's waist + here at the Patch but that high tide is sorta' playing the 'Fun Police' today and keeping anything long and clean from happening... for now. It's snapping way inside as well as over at the Snags but when this tide turns around you just know that it'll be cooler than Brenton Wood singing "Oogum Boogum." Thirty plus (30+) on logs and janitor equipment with even more on the way.

Thank You!

Our sincere thanks for your valued business. We appreciate having you as our customer and look forward to seeing you again.

  

Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

   The more you shop - the more you save!

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:32 am 6.2'

LOW: 3:34 pm -0.1'

HIGH: 10:36 pm 4.7'

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/11/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“A good friend is a connection to life, a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.”  - Lois Wyse



Dear Diary - 
I could hardly sleep last night, just filled with trepidation and anticipation for the new swell.  Woke in the dark and made my way to the beach.  I passed herds of deer in search of eats along the road.  This dry Winter has left them hungry and weak.  Skunks and porcupines forage together - you DO NOT want to cross their path.  Foxes flee to higher grounds.  Filled with hope and desire for a promising day on many levels.  Wondering if I'll see Andre B.  He of the slick haircut, buttoned down dress and Southern charm.  I hope the holidays have been good to him and that the New Year brings happiness and a victory for his beloved Saints.  WalterBT, dear friend, he of the candied beets and kale treats.  How can I ever repay his kindness?  He has summarily rejected my fig, brie and toast sandos and yet the breakfast burrito seems so common.  Maybe I can chip off some corners from my Ecuadorian crystal as an offering.  Jeff H - with his English accent and manners, yet worldly and business savvy enough to make the CONNECTIONS.  My SoCo friends PT Kook, Stephens and Ben - just seeing and greeting them makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  Everyone is at the beach today and I am full of joy.  

The ocean is full of swell with buoys readings of 9' @ 15sec intervals.  The weather is overcast and misty but there is NO wind and full on glassy ocean.  Temp is 50F.  Who knows or cares if the sun will come out - it is a surf day and it is on today.  Working now on the high tide and will only get better throughout the day.  It is filling up in town and in the water so get moving if you want a good place in the lineup.

CHANNEL:  New WNW swell fairly solid this morning.  No wind now and super glassy.  Onshore flow may be in the future but for now very rideable.  High tide conditions but rolling over the bars and breaking at both spots.  Lefts in the Channel go waist to chest high and reel towards shore.  Some rights working and sectioning here as well with the steeper angle.  Over at Seadrift the B-Train is running.  Weekend schedule is every 12-15 mins.  Pay your fare, take your ticket, grab a transfer and ride across to Stinson.  It is a one-way ride so paddle back and find your place in the crowd.  Drops go head high and waves are chest to shoulder.  Inside bend section has subway tunnel potential for the smaller wave craft.  Pull in to the dark and emerge unscathed.  Plenty to go around and enough for everyone today.  Should / could be shortboard-able on the lower tide later today.  Full on Nihilist/SUP convention as well.  Multiplying and migrating all over the region.  Animosity brews.  Take a stand, have a credo, believe in something. Make sure everyone plays nice and remember "sharing is caring."

PATCH:  A bit scattered but peaks that run waist high up to chest in size.  Lots of water moving around and rolling up the ramp, over the seawall as well.  Outside waves are at the meeting rock and rights are the call.  Inside Snags still a fun time with speed and whomping finishes on the sand.  Still surfable today if not perfect and good for the longer longboards.

Thank You!

Our sincere thanks for your valued business. We appreciate having you as our customer and look forward to seeing you again.

  

Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

   The more you shop - the more you save!

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 7:47 am 6.1'

LOW: 2:52 pm 0.1'

HIGH: 9:49 pm 4.5'

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/10/2014

 
Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
“Don't be afraid to be amazing.” - Andy Offutt Irwin



Semi-sunny, semi-misty but magical with occasional crystal-like dew drops falling from the sky.  Plenty of orange and blue above as the sun is burning off the coastal overcast quickly today.  Temp is in at 50F and there is currently no wind.  Expecting mild temps and sunshine all day.  New WNW swell has picked up a notch and the buoys show good numbers.  A few rumblings occurring here in town with some bumpy bumps to ride even with the moring high tide.  Should fill in and remain clean if the weather holds.  Out going tide is good for the non-dawn patrol crew.  Longboards only today but they will work and ride.

CHANNEL: New dose of swell renews enthusiasm here today.  Still small and best on the longboard with the higher tide.  Lefts in the deep Channel go thigh to waist and have good shape.  A few inside rights that are dying out as the tide switches from high to low.  Seadrift has good bars and can take the higher tides.  Rights in that region are worth a look today as well.  Currently about 8-10 in the water.  Beautiful morning and day in store for all that venture to the beach today.  Tally Ho!  

PATCH:  Rolling waves spread out in the Patch.  Shifty but breaking and running almost waist high in size.  Inside at the Snags the rights are reeling and running towards shore at break-neck speed.  It is a wild ride on surfboard, boogie board or body surfing here today.  Throw caution to the wind here and watch out for rocks as the tide goes low.  Lineup contains 10 including SUPs and kayaks.

Thank You!

Our sincere thanks for your valued business. We appreciate having you as our customer and look forward to seeing you again.

  

Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

   The more you shop - the more you save!

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 6:59 am 6.1'

LOW: 2:03 pm 0.4'

HIGH: 8:50 pm 4.2'

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/9/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“Respect is love in plain clothes.” - Frank Byrnes



Bo-beautiful morning here at the beach! The sun is up in all its glory and the temp is already 52F.  Remember this is January!  Great beach day and perfect surf for beginners and amateurs alike. A touch of wind but not causing any disturbance on the glassy ocean surface.  All we need is some new swell as size remains small but log-able none the less. 

CHANNEL: Shipstern knee crunchers that have shape yet lack size.  Lefts rolling across the Groin bar and cruise-able for the big longboard.  4 just got out of the water and all had smiles on their faces - how can you not on such a nice day like today.  Deeper Channel bar and Seadrift showing very little and producing even less.  Suit up and take a chance and don't forget the sunscreen today.

PATCH:  Ankle breaking, shin shaking and longboard riding rights??  Small and only on the inside Snags section for now.  Lots of water hides the rocks and serenity lurks as he lineup is empty.

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 6:09 am 6.1'
 

LOW: 1:04 pm 0.7'

HIGH: 7:37 pm 4.1'

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/8/2014

 

We will be closing early this evening but will re-open tomorrow morning at our usual time of 10AM.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow



Good morning to all of you lovers of the sea! Wow! What a beautiful morning here at the beach! The sun is up and grinning it's gold toothed display as the birds are all a flutter singing in the key of Sam & Dave. The temperature is a cool 51 degrees but no complaints here, as compared to other parts of this great land it's on the correct (Northern) side of zero. There is a smidge of wind blowing off of the Western part of the sea but for the surf, unfortunately it's the same old routine that's been plaguing us all week thus far. Another empty parking lot explains it all. If a change happens... I dunno, like Charleton Heston shows up dressed as Moses and creates some waves I'll be sure to let you know right here.

CHANNEL: Under knee crumblers are scooting across the middle of the Channel and then disappear back into the brine. Not much going here but a tour on a custodial board could be the answer here....or just go to work and make hay while the sun is shining. No one here but the ghosts of surfers past.

 

PATCH: Also under knee high gurglers on the inside of the Patch are going right... then right into the rocks. Looks slower than the line at DMV. Maybe later. Maybe tomorrow? Maybe....

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 5:17 am 6.0'
 

LOW: 11:57 am 1.1'

HIGH: 6:09 pm 4.1'

LOW: 11:18 pm 1.8'
 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/7/2014

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present toward the future." - Denis Waitley



Greetings earthlings to another wonderful day on your planet. It's a bit overcast here today with the sun attempting to punch through like a Danny 'Little Red' Lopez/Salvador Sanchez bout (look it up. They were awesome!). Though it's nothing like the Midwest/East Coast weather currently beating those regions down as if they owe money, the temperature is oozing in at a somewhat chilly 48 degrees. There really isn't much of a wind, per se and the ocean is attempting to toss out a teeny curly-cue here and there but nothing to really report on that as of yet. The empty parking lot speaks volumes. As always, if it happens, we'll report it right here... if not, we won't.

CHANNEL: Barely an under knee high specimen of salty juice rolling outside of the Groin Pole. If you have an SUP or an aircraft carrier (the difference between the two? One carries planes... the other could) maybe you can float along for about 20/30 yards. No one here... as if I had to tell you.

 

PATCH: Also attempting to sound off with the (very) occasional under-knee right on the inside of the Clam Patch. Rocks are beginning to snarl with gleaming teeth showing. We do have ding repair. No one here either.

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 4:26 am 6.0'
 

LOW: 10:43 am 1.5'

HIGH: 4:41 pm 4.4'

LOW: 10:18 pm 1.2'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/6/2014

 

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe." - Dalai Lama


Good morning everyone and welcome to the beginning of week two (2) of 2014! It's a brisk morning here at the beach with patchy, overcast skies as the temperature is looping in at 55 degrees along with a slight off-shore wind. The surf conditions are about the same as yesterday. Crap. Albeit, there is something trying to rear it's watery head but apparently that something isn't quite cutting the mustard as of yet. Even the regulars (and irregulars) of the Dawn Patrol Breakfast Club have stood on the sea wall for a long, measured time and have come to the disappointing conclusion, as they cast eyes downward and kick at the ground with disgust that today is not a water day. Maybe later? Maybe tomorrow? Heck, I dunno. If a change occurs I'll be sure to throw down the 411 right here. If not, I won't.

CHANNEL: Another skunk day as it stinks to high heaven (surf-wise) in Le Channel. Below knee chop-slop is trying to bust through but it's like the current political system... it's not really working. No one here for obvious reasons.

 

PATCH: Rocks + near flatness =...you at work today. As always, the ocean is ever changing and if this change should miraculously occur today I'll personally note it here on this blog. Until then... don't only pray for surf, pray for rain. No one here either.

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

LOW: 9:28 am 1.8'

HIGH: 3:23 pm 4.9'

LOW: 9:22 pm 0.5'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/5/2014

 

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” - Albert Einstein


Happy Sunday to all of you enthusiasts of liquid salt realities! It is certainly a beautiful morning here at the beach with the sun making a low-on-the-horizon appearance and the temperature scooting in at a palatable 49 degrees. The surf, however is not quite as promising as this clear weather. On-shore winds with nearly flat conditions are making this day either an SUP tour day, or an NFL play-off day, with the remote in one hand and a cold ale in the other. It's your choice and Go Niners!

CHANNEL: Whatever the swell was here yesterday has obviously vacated the premises and is probably home still in bed. The Channel is pretty much a rippling mess with nothing to really ride as it all is well under ankle high and janky. If it changes later I'll post it right here. If not, I won't. Two (2) custodial boards are trying to clean up between there and the ramp.

 

PATCH: It's almost flat. It's pretty windy (on-shore...read above). and an almost ankle high slurper is trying to break across the (way) inside on the rocks. Any change through the day and... blah, blah, blah you know the drill.

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

LOW: 8:17 am 1.9'

HIGH: 2:17 pm 5.6'

LOW: 8:30 pm -0.1'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/4/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“The greatest power is often simple patience.” - E. Joseph Cossman

NOON UPDATE: Full sunshine and surf continues to remain clean and rideable for longboards.

Pre-optical, non-tropical, sub-human surf day.  Fear not as the fog is in and the deadly sun will not burn your pale white skin or blind your eyes.  Grab your 2 best friends and crawl out from under your rock.  Strap on the neoprene and paddle into the dark unknown.  Let the magnetic pull of the waves be your guide or better yet navigate via crystal power.  Overcast with heavy fog, no wind and 44F.  Hints and whispers of sun starting to show so head back to your cave if need be.  The ocean is glassy and there is new swell in the water.  A little steep for Bolinas but a few smooth ones are filtering in.  Tide is now on the rise so get on it as it is rideable and fun for the living and undead.

CHANNEL:  New swell from the N but a bit on the steeper size.  Now that the tide has switched it seems to be cleaning up nicely.  Waist high and glassy peelers and reelers today and you can go left in the Channel or right at Seadrift.  Super foggy with low vis but you can feel the pulse and surf by braile as required.  Still need lots of foam so bring a long board and you will have success.  Some have good shape and hold up for long rides.  All have enough juice to wake you up and stoke your surf desires.

 

PATCH: Still on the flat side with just a few small rights in the knee high + range.  A few SUPs testing things out and may improve later today with more water and a filling in swell. 

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

LOW: 7:13 am 2.1'

HIGH: 1:18 pm 6.2'

LOW: 7:41 pm -0.7'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/3/2014

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


Day 3 of 2014 and maybe the nicest day of the year - so far.  Crisp and cool but sunny and clear morning.  Very light offshore winds just kissing the tops of waves.  Sunrise over the Marin hills was fiery and fierce.  Temp now is 44F - later it will be more and possibly into the 60s.  It is a beach day in full force.  Tides still climbing high and swinging low for a few more days so surf conditions and beach access will vary greatly throughout the day.  Point your crystal to the West and let the magic be your guide today.

CHANNEL:  Out with the old NW swell but stay tuned as a new one will start to fill in later today.  Tide is medium now and still filling in.  Will be fat and full at noon to shut things down.  A few fun rights happening over at Seadrift with pop up peaks in the waist to almost chest high size that give false hopes and fun rides.  Channel lefts holding up a bit cleaner today and size ranges from thigh to just below waist.  Big longboards are just the ticket and the 8 in the water all have smiles and sunshine on their faces this morning.  If you are not working stop by the beach and ride a few waves to start the new year off on a good note.

 

PATCH: Flat with occasional non-breaking bumps.  Incoming tide will keep it quiet until the next dose of swell kicks in.  Paddleboards and kayaks rejoice as the water is calm and smooth.  Emptiness prevails in the lineup.

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

LOW: 6:13 am 2.2'

HIGH: 12:23 pm 6.7'

LOW: 6:54 pm -1.2'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/2/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“What we do today, right now, will have an accumulated effect on all our tomorrows.” - Alexandra Stoddard


Welcome to the New Year 2014.  I believe it is the Year of the Crystal!  Resolve to resolve.  New beginnings and new beliefs.  Recognize the beauty and guidance crystals can provide and give yourself over to the spiritual realities it creates.  We start like we ended with clear and sunny skies, cool mornings that warm as the day goes on.  Currently 47F and a kiss of offshore wind.  Easing back WNW swell today but more is on the way.  King Tides still rising and will hit 7.0' today.  Then it will suck out and drain like the CA economy so pick and choose wisely as timing is everything in life. Fairly full of water and almost swamped out now but enough energy left to get big boards moving as the sandbars are set.

CHANNEL:  Full tide - Fat tide and still coming in for another 2 hours.  Still giving up some rollers that are rideable and thigh hit.  Pull out the biggest log you have and you will enjoy glide-able waves.  Middle bar in into Mali-Bo working on the incoming and though they are small the rights are smooth and have a bit of shape today.  Seadrift still has some leftover rights as well but will work better later when the tides turns.  Still a gorgeous day to be at the beach and not at works so strap on some neoprene and get wet.  3 in the water and more suiting up.

 

PATCH: Just occasional rollers today as swell has dropped and tide is still peaking.  Nearly shut down and will stay that way for a few hours as tide levels don't start to recede until around 1 pm.  Empty lineup at this time but kayaks and touring SUPs will score.

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

LOW: 5:18 am 2.3'

HIGH: 11:31 am 7.0'

LOW: 6:08 pm -1.5'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 1/1/2014

 

 

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp on life." -Hugh Sidey


Good morning and a Happy New Year to all of you purveyors of hydrodynamic realities! It's a gorgeous morning here at the beach as the sun is up, albeit with a low-wattage, slightly hung-over smile laying low upon the horizon making the temperature tip-toe in at a sobering 40 degrees. There is still some big lumps coming through town this morning making the first day of the new year surf-friendly. However, again there is a huge, Shaq sized tide coming in, so PLEASE keep your eyes open, your head on a swivel and use the good judgment I know you possess when negotiating the boat ramp/sea walls for entry and exits. So, snap-on the heaviest rubber you have and glide, glide, glide.

CHANNEL: Even with this higher than Jeff Spacolli tide it's still in the waist to very occasional (set wave) shoulder high sets spitting through the Middle bar and inside Mali-Bo bar. Not super clean as they can and do section but it's all Windex glass. Better on the Sea Drift side yet the lemmings are all hunkered smack dab in the middle to the Groin Pole. Go figure. All logs this morning making it a Lumber jack fest.... maybe a pancake breakfast awaits afterword?

 

PATCH: Even with this Fat Albert high tide there is a waist + roller that comes through the middle of the Clam Patch and then it peter's out before kissing the rocks on the beach. As we have all learned here at The Patch-101, once the high tide reaches maximum density this place will shut down faster than an impromptu rave at a salt lake City Mormon temple parking lot. Get it now or wait until the tide changes later today. It's your call, amigo. Three (3) longboards there now.

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

LOW: 4:25 am 2.4'

HIGH: 10:40 am 7.1'

LOW: 5:22 pm -1.6'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 12/31/2013

 

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“Minds are like parachutes...they only function when open." - Rick DaPrado


Good morning and a happy New Years Eve to all of you gnarly kids of the brine! It's another bee-u-tee-ful day here at the beach with a kiss of an off-shore breeze and the sun slung low on the horizon battling the overcast skies for domination. This is making that temperature creep in at a cool-ish 46 degrees. There is still some undulating activity in the liquid as I write this but there is also a higher-than-a-Georgia-pine tide coming in right about now (read tides at bottom of this blog). Use your better judgment when navigating your way in and out of the water with the boat ramp and/or sea wall and be kind to your fellow peeps.

CHANNEL:  Again, we have a decent bit of swell left in the water at waist + size as that middle bar and yes, the Mali-Bo bar are peeling like bananas this 'morn. I don't know how long this will continue considering the usual variables of tide and wind, but now is probably better than later as the out-going tide will be sucking out harder than a Capp Street Ho. A plethora of hydrodynamic equipment is there now.

 

PATCH: Too much water like too much beer to a frat boy. Pukey and not much else. However, later, gator is when this spot will present the purveyor's of the logs with some glide-able goodness. Empty of humanoids as I write this.

 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

HIGH: 9:48 am 7.1'

LOW: 4:36 pm -1.5'

HIGH: 11:48 pm  5.1'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 12/30/2013

 

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“Happiness often sneaks through a door you didn't know you left open." -John Barrymore


Good morning water people and welcome to the last week of 2013! We have another glorious morning here at the beach with the temperature meandering in at 51 degrees and the sun shining like a silky smooth Dexter Gordon solo. We also have a bump in the water BUT also a snarling, big dawg tide that will bite and scare the watery undulations into hiding for a while. However, if time is a major factor and you have to venture into the water this morning, then sailor take warning of entering/exiting the ramp area and walking the walls. Keep your eyes open, your head on a swivel and use good judgment.

CHANNEL:  There is most definitely a boom in the trunk of this ranfla as the water height of these emerald gems is in the waist-to-occasional-eyeball high zone. The tide is rolling up faster than 5-Oh on a group of cholos holding a stolen flat-screen, so you can either jump on it now, or if you have a bit more of a leisurely lifestyle you can wait until that tide does the turn-around boogie and shake yo' booty later. Many water craft from custodial to shorty's and all tastes in-between are there now doing the slip-and-slide.

 

PATCH: This high tide is choking out the possibility of a decent wave like El Santo choking out Diablo Azul right now. However, for you longtime denizens of the Clam Patch you all know that the tide change is going to make this puppy bark like Cujo later today. Right now it's TRYING to throw down an above waist glider.... no one here....yet!

 

 

Aloha and safe travels to Sam "The Jepson Boy!" You're are already missed around here, homie. have fun but hurry back!

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

HIGH: 8:59 am 6.9'

LOW: 3:51 pm -1.1'

HIGH: 11:03 pm  4.8'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 12/29/2013

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“Feel the breath of nature and you will understand how small we are.” -Anonymous  

Fabulous and fairly, barely rideable. I'm seeing the greatest of possibilities for minimalists and train car hoppers. If it made sense, than it wouldn't be important. I'm seeing two of everything and a calm day with an air temp of 49*f and humidity at 49%. The sun is shinning and the beautiful people of our area are awake and ready for the love today. It is currently swelling with love and swelling even higher with water. The tide is furiously high and borderline baked. Bring the most foam you have or wait for a flip in the tidal scenario.

 

CHANNEL:  Up to the stars and out of the sky and into my crystal. The most gold I have ever personally seen in a sunrise. I'm saying it was as magical as you want it to be. To all who shared it with me, we are truly blessed. Its looking like it wants to peel, real, and steal our hearts, but with the magnitude of water gracing our presents it is making some frustrated faces in the H2O. The ocean is changing and with a few hours we might find ourselves with very positive change in conditions. Knee to waist high now, should be on the up and up. Soon young Skywalker.
 

PATCH: Bumpy and lumpy but no crackers for Polly are flowing. I'm seeing no souls feeling for a paddle and no one has signed up for my free, late night, meditation class and fishing tours. I'm seeing a lot of things, most times they are complicated. When we find something simple hold on to it. Not breaking yet but be positive. Wait it out. 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

HIGH: 8:10 am 6.6'

LOW: 3:05 pm -0.6'

HIGH: 10:14 pm  4.5'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 12/28/2013

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.” - Lao Tzu


Micro-frost and macro-sliders today.  Lowland frosty grasses and frisky foxes. Mid-level fog and watching owls - they see and know ALL.  Here in Bolinas the sun has returned in full force after a brief departure yesterday.  It is a beautiful and prosperous beach day today.  Currently temp is 43F but expect mid 60s by the afternoon with the high pressure weather system.  Winds remain NE - which is good and swell continues to deliver consistently although not too much size that all can't benefit.  Tide has just peaked and is heading low.  Entry and exit remains slightly dicey at the ramp so mind your toes.  Our dinghy holds 7 and is ready to depart for parts unknown so jump on board if you dare.  Parking is already thin and lineups are getting thick.  Should be surfable all day so take you time and get some waves. 

 

CHANNEL:  Tide is heading low and in a hurry.  It can groom up the waves and make them throw a bit but watch the rip and surface conditions.  Still have good bars and swell hitting in the Channel and across at Seadrift.  Lefts in the Channel go waist high or better.  Rights at Seadrift are waist to chest and like the tide going low.  Shallow sections expose openings to pull into so disappear for a few seconds if you can.  Rideable and consistent for longboards, eggs and fish again today.  Spread out surfers with about 20+ in the water.  More are coming so remember your manners during this season of love and giving. 

 

PATCH: Less waves and less people.  Less can be more if you have the right board.  Bring your big log to the Patch and score in solitude.  Less water may help and the outside peaks are showing up and have some size (waist+?) when they break.  Inside Snags continues to work and there is enough water to keep things covered for now.  Afternoon incoming tide will get things going again so keep the Patch on your radar today. 

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

HIGH: 7:23 am 6.2'

LOW: 2:18 pm 0.0'

HIGH: 9:19 pm  4.2'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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 - 12/27/2013

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:
“I want to lean on you, get Jan and Dean on you.  It's time to spread a little mass perception." - Anthony Kiedis


Happy Days and smiles all around today.  WNW swell finding its way into Bolinas and delivering some holiday gifts for all.  Early am vampire surf crew and wanna-be blood suckers reap rewards.  A few pulses of energy can be felt.  Feel the center of the ocean.  Find the core, sink the fangs and drink deeply from the heart.  Fish and eggs for breakfast.  Suck it up.  Choke it down.  Brew some cramp-bark tea and knock it all back.  Tide is high and has peaked.  Outgoing starting to rip but also expose the depths of the ocean floor and let the sandbars strut their stuff.  Pick a peak and hold your ground.  Resist the pull and pull in where applicable.  Waves abound and all rejoice in the spirit of the holidays.  Sun over the Marin hills causes night creatures to retreat until later as the mass of humanity arrives.  Remember, it is better to give than receive but take a few extra today when everyone is looking.  Again sunny skies and warm temps.  Currently 54F with NE winds and a fine day to find your way to the beach.

 

CHANNEL:  Now tide is outgoing and a bit rippy on the surface.  Lefts in the Channel / Groin region that are waist high but not super clean.  A few hours of tide change will clean things up and there should be waves to ride all day.  Seadrift rights have good bars and open faces to rip on the sets.  Take the high line outside then stall the clamp section inside and find the barrel in the haystack.  It is there if you want it today.  Size runs chest high on the better waves and moderately consistent.  A spread out group of 12 + in the area and all are getting waves.  Not epic or world class but fun times with friends during this holiday time.

 

PATCH: Scattered peaks showing on the high tide with inside Snags rights and outside miscellaneous peaks breaking both ways.  Enough energy and area to find something to your liking and if you have a big board then head this direction.  Surface is smooth and good rides are abundant.  Size runs waist high or better today.

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:
 

HIGH: 6:36 am 5.9'

LOW: 1:29 pm 0.6'

HIGH: 8:12 pm  3.8'

 

WINTER HOURS are now in effect. We are now open daily from 10am - 5pm from NOVEMBER through APRIL.

Come out to rent if you need gear. We have a full selection of suits, boots, boards, and SUPs 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. Full wetsuits, 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.