Daily Surf Report - 2/4/2014

We're gonna make like a crawdad and back on outta here early today. We're closed tomorrow but we'll re-open Thursday, February 6 at 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love." - Hubert H. Humphrey

Good morning aqua people and welcome to another fine day on your planet! It's as cold as Courtney Love's heart this 'morn with the temperature slinking in at 43 degrees. A bit hazy out but the birds are singing in the key of Erykah Badu and everything is feeling fine for the most part. Even more rain is predicted to give us a shower or two in the next few days, so I'm stoked about that and you should be as well. As for any hopes surf here in town today?...nope. The parking lot is empty, as is the line-up because it's flatter than road kill on a Texas panhandle highway. Paddling or fishing or both could work.


CHANNEL:  The tide is out and the swell is non-existent. Even Duxbury Reef is sound asleep. I see hiking/biking in your near future...

 

PATCH: Did you read the above description? It's even flatter here. 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 8:56 am 1.2'

HIGH: 3:10 pm 4.8'

LOW: 8:49 pm 1.1'

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 - 2/3/2014

Closing early this evening but will re-open tomorrow morning at 10AM.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“I am still learning." - Michelangelo

Good morning to all of you practitioners of hydrodynamic realities! Say, let's have a little sing-a-long this morning, shall we? "It's starting to feel a lot like winter--every-where-in-BO..." Yes, it's colder than the brass underpants of a well digger at 42 degrees this 'morn, but the sun is up and out sporting a pair of Foster Grant's as the birds are singing in the key of k.d. lang. Glorious morning to be sure but we could use quite a bit more of that precipitation from yesterday, so here's wishing, hoping and praying. There is a little bit of surf in town but not a whole lot to whistle 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' about.


CHANNEL:  With the lagoon playing "Push Me, Pull You" this morning it looks to be a waist (+) roller that sections like mad over the middle bar. The left is pretty messy, but way over at the Sea Drift side it looks like three (3) short boarders are making the best of that right that's breaking cleaner than it's counterpart on the left. Again, not the best of conditions with super short pulses between waves and all but something could be had. Four (4) humanoids total as I write this.

 

PATCH: Thigh to very occasional (lower) waist high slow pokes are slumping across the outside, middle and inside around the board biting rocks. Nothing really clean as Mary & Russ are sitting just beyond the Rock/Meeting Rock/Bulk Head and riding mostly straight-off, Adolph's until these lack-luster gems poop out towards the inside. Big boards and custodial gear would be the call here.... maybe a couple of No Doze and a shot of espresso to give the rides a "feel" of some zip.

RIP Phillip Seymour Hoffman  July 23, 1967 - February 2, 2014

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 7:53 am 1.2'

HIGH: 2:06 pm 5.4'

LOW: 8:00 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 - 2/2/2014

Due to the weather, horrible surf conditions and Ground Hog's Day we will be closing early but will re-open tomorrow morning at 10AM.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." - Aristotle

Good morning surf enthusiasts and happy Ground hog's Day! It's a glorious rainy day here at the beach and I, for one am extremely happy about this. Sure its a chilly 47 degrees with an on-shore wind making the surf an absolute "Victory at Sea" unride-able crap-fest BUT WE HAVE RAIN! YEEEEW! One may SUP tour today or make an attempt at surfing in this washing machine (I certainly wouldn't) but I have the sneaking suspicion that a flat screen TV with loads of brew and piles of nachos are more in your future as a sporting event is about to unfold that has over 100 million people sucked into and anticipating the ancient blood-letting of steroid-infused millionaires as they collide with one-another over ego, insecurities and truckloads of money in a modern day Roman Coliseum spectacle.... yeah, you gotta' love Ground hog's Day.


CHANNEL:  Junk, crap, chunks, garbage, puke, basuda, jank, stank and a zillion other adjectives that can best describe the Channel today. Big on-shore winds, not much of a swell and this wonderful rain storm are making this spot an excellent example of doing something else, preferably indoors today.  

 

PATCH: Just like the above description only flatter.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 6:56 am 1.4'

HIGH: 1:09 pm 6.0'

LOW: 7:15 pm -0.2'

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 - 2/1/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” - Richard David Bach

Welcome to February.  Still sunny, dry and beautiful.  A bit chilly this morning with frosty fields sparkling like CRYSTALS.  Currently 42F but full sunshine, no wind and will warm up exceptionally for this time of year.  A fine day to be on the water with just small surf to ride today.  Mostly swell residue as things fade to black before starting again.  Still a few lumps and bumps that will break and if you ride a longboard you will find some to your liking.  Spread positivity in your wake and you will be rewarded on the other side. 


CHANNEL:  Piecemeal peaks with small surf in the thigh high + range.  A few lefts and a few rights gurgling across the bars this morning.  It is glorious weather and the ocean surface is smooth and glassy - just not much swell to be had.  Tide is filling in big time and will suck out even more later today so plan wisely and remember if you get here at noon you will have picked the exact worst time to try and surf as the tide will be too high and the swell is too small. Still something out there for your longboard and there are 10 in the water scattered about. 

 

PATCH: Small and maybe worth a dip.  Empty lineup but a few inside waves rear up, fold over and break in the calf to knee high size.  Not pumping by any means but those in the know and those with big boards and those that like glide may just find a diamond in the rough here today.  Or at least a crystal in the sand.  More time and tide could help or hurt - not sure on that today.  Much later there will be less than zero water so good for rock picking and treasure hunting into the evening.  Make the best of a beautiful day and rock on.  

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 6:01 am 1.5'

HIGH: 12:15 pm 6.5'

LOW: 6:31 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 - 1/31/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“We shall find peace. We shall hear angels. We shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.” - W. Anton Chekov

Back to beautiful again today.  Sunshine, crispy at 44F but warming nicely.  Some ground fog in the valleys - good for coyotes and rabbits.  No wind, smooth ocean and a less harrowing entrance and exit at this time as well.  Still lots of tidal movement today with extreme highs and low lows but an easing swell not causing as much ramp surf as the past few days.  Small but rideable surf today in both spots and a generally nice beach day for a Friday at the end of January!


CHANNEL:  Sandbars have shifted a bit after all the big swellular activity of the past week.  Still have a left running off the Groin bar but looking like a split peak with rights working as well.  Size up to waist high and the longboarders in the water are wearing smiles and sunscreen on their faces.  Peak high tide pushed back to late morning when it gets fat and will shut down.  Early is the best call today.  Bring a positive attitude and a big board and you will be rewarded with total consciousness.  A couple of Seadrift waves worth exploring on the incoming tide as well.  Venture out of your normal comfort zone and discover something new about yourself today.

 

PATCH: Working mostly middle to the inside Snags.  Incoming tide will help with some push and extra water to cover up rocks.  SUPs and logs on it alredy and size is thigh high +.  Short and sweet rides but shape is nice and weather is amazing.  Will really soften up at the late morning peak high tide but working now so get on it.   

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15% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

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TIDES:

LOW: 5:08 am 1.8'

HIGH: 11:23 am 6.9'

LOW: 5:47 pm -1.1'

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 - 1/30/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Those who can adapt to change are those who will continue to grow.” - Justin Ramalho

No rain of significance last nite but a damp ground and traveling skunks greet us this morning.  Clearing skies with plenty of blue showing already.  Temp a frisky 52F and no wind.  Glassy ocean and still some NW swell remaining.  Tide still moving in and will peak at 7.0' in 2 hours.  Plenty of water and rocks rolling up and down the ramp so approach with caution or risk personal damage.  A bit more manageable in the ocean today as the peak spacing does allow for rideable waves on a longboard.  Empty lineups now but lower tides may be worth a dip.  



CHANNEL:  A rolling peak that is waist high and longboardable today.  Just your everyday left running off the Groin bar but smooth and sparkly like a new crystal.  Entry and exit to the ocean is a bit dicey but use some thought and a bit of skill, mix in some general common sense and you too can be surfing today.  Deeper Channel bar will break - eventually.  Watch for extreme tide swings as after the king tide peak it runs out to a negative.  Over 8' of water moving in 6 hours.  Abide.

 

PATCH: A few but not many.  Mostly breaking middles and insides when it does.  Very soft with the high tide and diminishing swell.  Thigh high when it does break then mushing out to ankle breakers.  It could work if you are persistent and have a long board.  Check it later when tide starts moving towards the low. 

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

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30% off new merchandise today.

15% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 4:15 am 2.1'

HIGH: 10:31 am 7.0'

LOW: 5:03 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 - 1/29/2014

Closing early tonight will be open tomorrow morning at 10AM.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Common sense is not so common." - Voltaire

Good day to all of you sliders and gliders, rippers and trippers! I can't believe it but it looks like it's actually a winter morning here at the beach, so don't let that warmer-than-usual 56 degrees fool you as it's drizzly and such. Visibility is almost nil as the fog is shrouding optimum vista points making assertive triangulation a trifle challenging. Still, there are lines rolling in fatter than John Goodman but the spacing/pulses are all bunched together giving it a sort of wash machine vortex canvas. Couple this with the king tide this morning... well, "less than stellar" is the first thing that comes to mind. Patience will be the operative word today.



CHANNEL: Somewhat like yesterday.... waist to shoulder high, sectioning white water river run. The huge tide and frequency of this swell doesn't necessarily make for good surf. Wait it out, or jump in. It's your call. Three (3) there now looking to be getting more of a lesson/work out than actual surfing.

 

PATCH: This high tide is making the Patch look like it wants to give but it's not....yet. below waist high gurglers rear up in the center of the Patch then, just as the white frothy head makes it's appearance, the emerald wedge laughs as it returns to the depths from which it once came. Naturally, with the tide shift later today this will once again be *the spot.* The sirens of Odysseus are beckoning to the one, lone surfer who is known to the morning contingent as 'Cookie' as I write this.

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

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29% off new merchandise today.

15% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 9:39 am 7.0'

LOW: 4:19 pm -1.2'

HIGH: 11:23 pm 5.4'

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 - 1/28/2014

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

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein


Good day to all of you creatures of Briney interests! It's a decidedly overcast day here at the beach with the temperature billowing in at a steady 54 degrees and no wind as of yet. The weather report is still calling for a (very) slight chance of precipitation here in the North bay (about a 1/4 inch...) and we'll take anything we can get. Again, here's hoping. 
The tide is extremely high this morning and there is a lot of flotsam circulating in the drink. Now, the sobering part of my missive this 'morn; with this enormous tide, floating debris and pilings from years gone by showing prominently I urge anyone who reads this to USE GOOD JUDGEMENT! Put your ego aside. Even though there are lines developing thinker than Martin Scorsese's eye brows, nothing is really breaking. I really don't care if you drove all the way from Nebraska... conditions like today require quite a bit more waterman skills than the weekend warrior abilities that are prevalent here today do not possess. Besides, those of us with the water skills wouldn't go into this muck. DO NOT drive into the parking lot, get out of your yellow Exterra sporting a 'No Fear' sweat shirt and begin to suit up and then run for the boat ramp. No. Calmly walk down to the sea wall and STUDY the surf for at least 10 minutes (15/20 minutes is better) BEFORE you don the rubber and go out pretending to be Smelly Skater. Just saying...



CHANNEL: As stated above, thick lines are rolling in BUT nothing is really breaking clean. Chest high white water is making it look more like Snake River than the Channel. Unless you're Evil Kenivel (look it up) and you're planning on jumping the Channel on your star-spangled Harley, I'd suggest to wait for the tide change. Two (2) short boarders who came in at the Sea Drift side are not really surfing but just fighting to stay in position. Enjoy your salt water milkshakes, fellas.

 

PATCH: Big lines, no waves. Later with the tide change this could be the spot. Right now it's just a dangerous walk across unburied pilings and such that I haven't seen in years coupled with huge shore pounders that are igniting well over the walls! One (1) humanoid attempting to make the trek. Good luck.

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

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28% off new merchandise today.

15% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:45 am 6.8'

LOW: 3:33 pm -1.0'

HIGH: 10:41 pm 5.0'

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 - 1/27/2014

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

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." - Arthur Rubinstein

Good Morning to all people of watery hopes and dreams! It's 50 degrees here in our little beach hamlet with overcast skies and no wind thus far. Predictions are calling for a 10/20% chance of rain fall this evening-through-tomorrow... here's hoping! The vibe in the water and parking lot harken back to that Mama's & Papa's tune, "Monday, Monday" as attendance today can be best described as sparse. I guess there are people out there that actually DO have jobs! There is still a bit of a bump in the ocean, so if you have the time, we have the surf.

CHANNEL: Waist-to-chest high yet again, HOWEVER it's looking a bit unorganized and section-y all over. The tide has already shifted gears and is now on it's way out and that means the lagoon is draining faster than the bank account of a Gambler's Anonymous dropout in Vegas. You could give it a try but if you don't have very good ocean knowledge and not what one would describe as a good paddler.... well, I hear that the Farallon Islands are beautiful this time of year. No one at the Channel as I write this.

PATCH: Waist (+/-) over the very middle of the Patch. No outside. No Snags. No Green/Africa et al. What does saunter along through here though is a pretty little emerald that can go right and/or left depending on it's mood. Eight (8) of the regular and irregular retiree's on logs and janitor equipment doing what they do.

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!

27% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 7:50 am 6.5'

LOW: 2:44 pm -0.6'

HIGH: 9:56 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 - 1/26/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“Life is a series of collisions with the future, it is not the sum of what we have been, but what we yearn to be." - Jose Ortega y Gasset


Good Morning to you denizens of the sea. It's a beautiful Sunday morning here at the beach with the sun playing a little hide-and-seek and the temperature slinking in at 50 degrees. It's going to warm up yet again, so wear your sun block today kids. The surf is still hanging around town and, being a Sunday  I'd like to quote a verse from "The Book".... it reads in Machado 4:20, "Surf from the heart and don't be a donkey and snake another for one's own benefit." All spots are breaking and there are all sorts of craft upon the water, so keep your eyes open, your head on a swivel and PLEASE use good judgement. If something looks like it could harsh your buzz, just dial; 1-800-LET-IT-GO and continue to enjoy life.
 

CHANNEL: Waist-to-chest high on the middle bar. A bit of a slumbering, lumbering peak but a peak none-the-less. Only about six (6) on this (?) but the parking lot is full of hopefuls, veterans, newbies, wannabe's, misanthropes and knuckle draggers who have driven in from Oxbutt, Where-ever and are plying the neoprene and will be in the H2O shortly. Play nice!

PATCH: Waist-to-chest right over the middle of the Clam Patch and a bit of action at the Snags. It's pretty glassy and not as jumble-y and drunk as it has been the past few days. Thirty plus (30+) on janitor boards, butt skis and logs vying for that ultimate glide.

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

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26% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 6:53 am 6.2'

LOW: 1:52 pm 0.0'

HIGH: 9:04 pm 4.3'

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 - 1/25/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“One kind word can warm three winter months.” - Japanese Proverb


Post Mavericks Expression Session on today with all the Pro Loopers in town.  Still showing large and long on the buoys and fairly macking in town again today.  Big swell with lots of water, sunny weather and tons of people.  A Cluster-cuss in the making for sure.  Still lumpy and bumpy with plenty of waves to ride.  Spots that usually break are breaking.  Spots that sometimes break are breaking.  Spots that don't break are breaking here in Bolinas today as there is lots of water moving around - I dare say gallons.  Remember to show respect, kindness and love today.  We are all visitors to the ocean and on this planet for just fleeting moments in time.  All we have in this world is our word and our crystals.  Keep them close and sacred and never break them for anyone.  52F with light offshore winds.  Beautiful beach day.  Stay in your element and don't end up like Donny.

CHANNEL:  Again there are peaks a plenty all over the area.  Tide is heading out and may clean things up a bit.  Sandbars have shifted due to all the water moving around but there are some good ones to ride.  Size again is ranging from waist to head and above depending on where you surf.  Grab whatever board you like getting whomped on as most waves have a good drop and run but not too many turns today as sections are everywhere.  Still lots of fun to have some juice in the water.  Look both ways as there will be many people in the water from amateur to professional today.  About 100+ in the water. Charge it!

PATCH: Outgoing tide helping with the outside waves and things starting to shape up and clean up.  Still bumpy, lumpy and jumbled but if you can nurse some of the middle sections there are long rides to be enjoyed.  Lots of waves in non-traditional areas and size is waist up to head high.  A bit of a roller coaster ride.  Not Giant Dipper style but more like the Hurricane.  Dips and drops and flat sections to navigate.  Still plenty to ride and all eggs and longboards will work.  About 50+ in the water.  Hang loose!

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

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25% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 5:57 am 6.0'

LOW: 12:55 pm 0.6'

HIGH: 7:57 pm 3.9'

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 - 1/24/2014

 
Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“Greatness lies, not in being strong, but in the right using of strength; and strength is not used rightly when it serves only to carry a man above his fellows for his own solitary glory. He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.” - Henry Ward Beecher


Feeling it today.  Crystal powered, large an in charge WNW swell has arrived.  The Mavericks/Channel/Patch Showdown is in full swing with all competitors suiting up and frothing for their heats to begin.  This is not amateur stuff as only the best and bravest will defy death to achieve glory today in Bolinas.  Slightly hazy with sun on the way.  43F with offshore winds to keep it real.  Lots of water moving around and peaks spread out from here to Timbuktu!  Know your limits.  Find your limits.  Reach your limits.  Exceed your limits - but be careful about it.  The crystals can only serve to protect you if you are a true believer.  

CHANNEL:  Right out in front of the boat ramp and all the way across to Seadrift there is surf and waves to ride.  A bit mean and not to clean as Bolinas doesn't handle this size NW swell exceptionally well.  Find a peak and sit on it.  You will get rides today.  Size is ranging from waist to head and above depending on where you surf.  Tides are good today and swell will stay through the weekend like a welcome guest.  Peak is today with things calming down through Sunday.  Recommended Board of the Swell is anything you have that you like to ride.  About 20+ in the water spread out to keep the calamity to a minimum.

PATCH: Lumpy and bumpy but delivering waves none the less.  All kinds of peaks a popping from the graffiti wall all the way over to the Patch proper.  Plenty of surfers in the water and plenty of surfers on the way trying to determine the optimal time and peak to shred.  A bit overloaded due to swell size but should calm down and clean up over time.  Size is a range from waist up to shoulder.  Still sectioning but rideable and longboards will get a good ride today.  Tides remain respectable today.  About 12 spread out here now.

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

   The more you shop - the more you save!

24% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 5:04 am 5.7'

LOW: 11:51 am 1.1'

HIGH: 6:28 pm 3.7'

LOW: 11:07 pm 2.4'

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 - 1/23/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson


Got those crystals organized and aligned for greatness.  If you don't believe in their power now is the time to get on board.  New hefty WNW swell getting ready to appear.  Has pounded Hawaii and will get Mavericks working tomorrow for all you chargers out there.  Not helping much for the rain but that may require a different rock approach.  As for today we have sunshine, offshore winds and warm temps on tap - what would you expect in January.  Currently it is 47F and beautiful - again a perfect January beach day.  Last swell is easing back but still delivering rideable waves today.  Should be on and good through the weekend for both waves and weather.  Tides cooperative as well with not so severe swings over the next few days.  

CHANNEL:  Thigh to almost waist high surf on tap today.  Mostly lefts across the Channel bar.  Clean and holding form and perfect for the longboard of your choice.  Possible potential over at Seadrift but the outgoing tide may be putting a clamp on it today.  Worth a peek if you are in the vicinity. Only 3 in the water so join the fun.

PATCH: Still joining the swell party with thigh to waist high waves popping.  A bit sectioned and lumpy but enough juice for the log enthusiast.  Meeting rock area and middles working best and the inside Snags will rear up and throw down as well.  Water is draining out a bit so watch for boils and exposing rocks into the late morning.   About 10 spread out here today.

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TIDES:

HIGH: 4:16 am 5.6'

LOW: 10:44 am 1.6'

HIGH: 4:51 pm 3.8'

LOW: 10:03 pm 2.0'

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 - 1/22/2014

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself." - Anna Quindlen


Buenas dias surferos todos! It's a wonderful sunny but cold morning here at the beach. The temperature is a somewhat teeth chattering 40 degrees, which makes the water temp about 12 degrees or so North of that. Still, it's supposed to warm up nicely (again) by late morning/early afternoon... which, sure that's all fine and dandy BUT, we need the rain, people! This weather pattern is totally 'screwing the pooch' water wise, so lets keep hoping/praying for rain.
Oh, right.... Yep. Still a swell in town too. So, while you're praying for rain you can slip & slide a few waves while you're at it.

CHANNEL:  Waist-to-chest-to head high AGAIN! That outside middle bar is holding court yet again in both directions (left & right). The size and shape varies but there is most definitely a peak for which to glide or rip upon. Shorties and logs are on it now. So, get off of your butt and make like a hockey player and get the puck out there.

PATCH: Noticeably smaller than yesterday as the Patch is throwing down waist (+/-) sized things that are still sectioning along with the lumpy mashed potatoes rides. Yes, it's still drunk and jumble-y but it's breaking way outside, in the middle, as well as well inside of the Clam Patch, Snags and Green/Africa (in which, I'd like to say that it was an honor to finally get to meet Kit Africa yesterday here in the shop. Awesome!). As I stated yesterday and will reiterate today, it may be a lumpy ride, but it's a ride none-the-less. The usual assortment of logs and janitor gear making the Wednesday morning meeting complete.

Thank You!

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22% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

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TIDES:

LOW: 9:39 am 1.9'

HIGH: 3:30 pm 4.1'

LOW: 9:11 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 - 1/21/2014

 

 We are closing early tonight but will re-open tomorrow morning at our usual time of 10AM.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, you'll be amazed at the results." - George S. Patton


Good morning keepers of all traditions that pertain to the sliding culture. It's sunny but a bit hazy this morning as the temperature dips to a cool 44 degrees, however it promises to warm up to the high 60's later today. There still is a swell knocking about town today but it's a bit drunk like Otis from the Andy Griffith show. Bumpy rides but rides none-the-less. Now, quit reading this and either go to work/school/back to your cell block, or snap on the rubber and get wet with some liquid realities!

CHANNEL:  Waist-to-chest-to head high! Yeah, you read that right. The middle bar is snapping like Bruce Lee in "Enter The Dragon!" Outside, as well as inside is going left and right. Equal amount of humanoids are posted on either side (Groin Pole Left-Sea Drift right) of the bar. Belly up and drink your fill... just play nice, okay? Oh, and beginners, (you know who you are) I can't tell you what to do but PLEASE be mindful that the Channel today is a bit above your abilities (as observed this 'morn with my own eyes). Suck up the ego and pimp walk away to another spot. No one needs to get hurt.

PATCH: HOLY BEANS! It's popping up everywhere here today. WAAAAAAY outside at Mysto's it's breaking off at head high (yeah, that's right!) and pushing through. Again, outside of the Rock/Meeting Rock/Bulk Head, middle Patch, Green/Africa...blah, blah, blah you know the spots. Only thing is...It's a bit of a jumbled/drunk swell and "clean" rides will be rarer than a Kardasian keeping her knickers up! About Ten (10) there now on logs, Bill on his surf Kayak, random janitors buffing with random custodial gear...

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

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21% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

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TIDES:

LOW: 8:40 am 2.2'

HIGH: 2:28 pm 4.5'

LOW: 8:28 pm 1.1'

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 - 1/20/2014

 

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” -  Martin Luther King, Jr.


Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day to you all. It's another sunny day here at the beach. The current temperature is 43 degrees and it should warm up a bit later. Still some swell in town, so come on down.

CHANNEL:  Waist to occasional chest high breaking both ways over the middle bar. Sometimes section-y but overall a decent ride. The tide is changing so it may even improve a bit more. Several out there now with more in the parking lot suiting up.

 

PATCH:  Another day of waist (+/-) rollers that are popping up everywhere in all of the usual spots from way outside of the Rock to way outside of Green/Africa, to the middle of the Patch, Ladies left/E.T.'s, the Snags etc. Many are there now on logs and SUP's.

Thank You!

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Shop our Progressive Sale during the month of January, 2014

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20% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 7:48 am 2.3'

HIGH: 1:38 pm 4.9'

LOW: 7:51 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 - 1/19/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” -  Martin Luther King, Jr.


Good morning to all of you briny humanoids of the earth! It's an absolutely beautiful Sunday morning here at the beach as the temperature is buzzing along at 52 degrees (but it will get much warmer), the sun is up and greeting everyone this 'morn with it's golden goodness. Nary a cloud in the sky as the winds are minimal at the moment. The surf is still in town in full force. Waist (+) conditions in all spots. Great day to ride just about anything EXCEPT a jet ski. So, quit gawking at this blog and slap on the 'ol neoprene, grab the hydrodynamic vehicle that suits you best and ride, glide 'n slide.

CHANNEL:  Waist to occasional chest high breaking off clean for the most part. That middle bar is still holding up and there are a mess 'o peeps sitting on the Groin Pole position as well. As Freddie Prinze used to say, "Looking good...!" Twenty plus (20+) there now as more are donning their ocean going armor and taking there steed to the battle field... play nice, kids.

PATCH: Really fun waist + rollers that are popping up more than a whack-a-mole. It's breaking just about everywhere this spot can and will break. Middle, outside, Snags, Ladies Lefts/E.T.'s etc. About Fifteen plus (15+) there now on logs and custodial gear with more pouring in.

Thank You!

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19% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 7:04 am 2.4'

HIGH: 12:55 pm 5.3'

LOW: 7:17 pm 0.4'

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 - 1/18/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -  Martin Luther King, Jr.


Pray for rain and pray for surf. But really pray for rain as we need it badly and the surf has arrived in town once again and will continue through the weekend.  Brisk and beautiful today with frosty lowlands and a beach temp of 44F.  It is full on sunshine and warm temps will be expected up into the 70s.  Light off-shores getting it groomed up for ripping.  All crystals are fully charged and buzzing.  The energy is real and palpable.  I've got them under my tongue and in my ears.  If I don't hear what you are saying please forgive me.  It is clean and glassy today with user friendly surf in town.  Good for Salty Dogs, nihilists and hipsters alike.  Let's keep it klassy and unkluttered during the long weekend as it is beach weather and crowds are expected.  There is plenty to go around and please be kind to your fellow man or woman. 

CHANNEL:  Intact bars and a new NW groundswell translates into rideable surf.  Should be pumping at the most exposed spots but we are getting waves here today.  Swell is solid and building so expect an increase in size over the next 2 days.  Right now the Groin bar lefts are holding shape and spinning shorewards are a rapid pace.  Size is waist high and they are consistently consistent.  Over at Seadrifts there are reeling rights with lots of spray off the back and some mini-shaks to peer into.  A bit more foam will help today as the swell is just getting started and the tide is rising.  Longboards and eggs will work best for the morning session.  Outgoing afternoon tide could be super fun and we will update the conditions later today.   For now let your crystal directional finder guide you West and find your nirvana in the ocean.  About 10-12 in  the water. 

PATCH: Signs of life and waves as well.  Peaky and pesky but rideable as well.  Line one up and the rights roll towards the sand.  Waist high or better but not as lined up with this swell direction.  Still there are waves to ride and your longboard will be happy to be here.  Incoming tide may let some more swell in and clean things up a bit.  Water levels remain good here until the mid afternoon.  4 in the water.  Shaka Brah, Bro.

Thank You!

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18% off new merchandise today.

10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 6:23 am 2.5'

HIGH: 12:16 pm 5.6'

LOW: 6:45 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 - 1/17/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” -  Frank Lloyd Wright


Full fledged sunny day with high pressure and offshore winds.  Temp already 60F and climbing.  Super clean, smooth and small conditions on tap.  Things are starting to brew up again in the WNW Pacific ocean and weather will again be clear, warm and dry.  New dose of swell on the horizon and maybe 24-36 hours away.  Today it is beautiful, beginner friendly and clear as a crystal.  Make your way to the beach and enjoy the long weekend. Charge your crystals in the moonlight and bring your sunscreen to the beach.  It is mid January and you don't want to get sunburned!

CHANNEL:  Magical micro-sliders rolling through the Groin bar and into Mali-Bo.  Enough to get longboards moving towards the beach and size is knee/thigh with wonderful spray off the back.  Toss your cares and troubles to the wind and ride a few today.  One of the nicest January days in recorded weather history.  Slightly left and occasionally right but mostly straight is the direction today.  6 in the water. 

PATCH: Beautiful weather morning but nothing to ride.  Take the kayak or SUP here for adventure and exploration.  Maybe find a ripple to ride.  Hang five....later dudes.

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!

17% off new merchandise today.
10% off new surfboards.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 5:46 am 2.6'

HIGH: 11:39 am 5.8'

LOW: 6:15 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 - 1/16/2014

We are closing early tonight. We'll be back tomorrow morning at 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  
“The learning and knowledge that we have, is at most but a little compared with that of which we are ignorant." -Plato 


Good morning everyone and welcome to yet another beautiful morning here at the beach at a sumptuous 53 degrees. Geez, Louise-- this weather is really nice but it's also freaking me out a bit! Is it freaking you out a little as well? It should. Mid-70 degree weather this time of year in this particular geographic area is not the norm, to say the least. We need rain! We could also do with some surf as well. Hardly anything right now except sunny skies and a wind starting to ruffle the oceans feathers coming from the West. Janitor boards for a little tour or hiking might be the call today. If anything changes we'll note it here. If not, we won't.

CHANNEL: It's a bit smelly out there like a swamp full of old, decaying neoprene booty's, what with the choppy surface and thigh high (at most) crumblers over the middle bar. It's just like the Houston Texans offense... not a lot of action. However, there are four (4) desperate souls out there on logs and custodial equipment making the best of it.

PATCH: Well....it's a pretty morning anyway. No one here because there is nothing to ride here. Duh.

Thank You!

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TIDES:

LOW: 5:09 am 2.7'

HIGH: 11:04 am 6.0'

LOW: 5:45 pm -0.2'

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.