Daily Surf Report - 2/24/2014

We will be closing early today but will re-open tomorrow morning at 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way." - Mark Twain

Happy Monday to all of you creatures of the deep. It's a beautiful, crisp yet sunny morning here at the beach. The temperature is coming in at an arresting 46 degrees but not a cloud in the sky as the birds and critters are all singing in the key of Sam Cooke as they don't know much about history, don't know much biology but what they do know is it's a wonderful world. Much like yesterday, it's fairly teeny out there but with a HUGE plank to spank you can find a corner in your own private Idaho on which to slide.

CHANNEL:  Yeah, it's about waist high BUT it's also a 'waste' as the lagoon is draining heavily and jankin' the place up. Close-out white water rapids are all that is offered now, BUT that's not stopping two (2) silly rabbits who are standing (yes, standing) to keep position to attempt a Rio Grande run. Ha! Trix are for kids!

PATCH: Occasional thigh-high rollers come across the middle of the Clam Patch and break slowly right into the shore! A bit of a wait as six (6) regulars are having to 'ride share' the commute to the beach. It's sunny so what the heck. 

 Harold Ramis 

November 21, 1944 - February 24, 2014

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 6:28 am 6.0'

LOW: 1:24 am -0.1'

HIGH: 8:42 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 - 2/23/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein

Good morning to all of you kooks, wannabes, veteranos and weekend warriors! It's an overcast morning here at the beach at 50 degrees and a slight on-shore breeze that will build throughout the morning/day. The tide is rolling out harder than Cossacks on Pussy Riot protesters in Sochi! not much swell today, kids. It could be a great day to give Mt. Tam a try for a wonderful hiking expedition (Matt Davidson trail is a personal fav) or just bring out your custodial board and mop up in the lagoon, or get a bike ride in before the (much needed) rains come in a few days. If things change for the positive we'll be sure to throw down the 411 right here... otherwise, we won't.


CHANNEL:  The low tide for the next few hours coupled with practically no swell is making this spot... "NOT." However, none of this is deterring a lone humanoid from paddling out and wishing. Though we all know that if wishes were fishes the ocean would be full. One (1) humanoid as I write this with knee-high stanky jank slurping around the exposed sand bars.  

PATCH: Inconsistent knee-and-below undulations are not really doing much of anything here this morning but that isn't impeding many folks as the "I drove all of this way so I'm going out" mentality is what seems to be the attitude today. It's breaking waaaaaay inside as the rocks of the Patch are showing their teeth and the aggressive showing of teeth will only get wider for the next few hours, so be mindful of that. Twenty plus (20+) from many janitor boards to logs to even a guy with a shorty (?) all paddling for redemption from the drive out here. I say, good luck with that, matey!

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 5:22 am 5.8'

LOW: 12:21 am 0.3'

HIGH: 7:41 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 - 2/22/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Make yourself proud.” - Peter W. Smith

New beginnings and fresh starts today.  Quaff your coffee, snarf your granola, gurgle your vitamin supplements and get yourself ready for greatness.  Embrace the day like no tomorrow and don't look back with regret.  Again it is sunny, clear and beautiful with an initial temp of 47F.  High pressure in the region so get that vitamin D while you can.  Not much out there swell or wave wise this morning with low tide / no tide and easing NW swell.  It is mystical, magical and micro-sliderish today.  Has me thinking pancakes or crepes...


CHANNEL:  Low tide still dropping for another 2 hours!  Showing lots and lots of sand and very few waves right now.  Beautiful weather and beach day though.  Much more water is needed and that will take a few hours today.  Knee high at best and fairly messy conditions due to the draining tide.  You can walk out to the lineup now and explore the sandbars that lie beneath.  Try wait - check back in the afternoon.  

PATCH:  Has dropped considerably from yesterday and is only showing scattered and inconsistent peaks now.  A function of dropping swell and low water levels.  A few surfers in the area trying to find a corner to ride.  Hike now.  Surf later.  Ankle high.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 3:27 am 5.7'

LOW: 11:11 am 0.7'

HIGH: 6:19 pm 3.8'

LOW: 10:45 pm 2.7'

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 - 2/21/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.” - Edward Gibbon

Back to beautiful today with full sunshine.  Not a cloud in the sky, no wind and morning temp of a chill 47F.  Looks like the start of another nice beach weekend.  Easing swell and low morning water levels but there are a few waves to ride if you pick the right spot and have the right equipment.


CHANNEL:  Low tide still dropping for another hour.  Showing lots of sand and few waves right now.  This spot has good bars but does need more water to really strut its stuff.  Reeling and peeling lefts off the Groin bar but size is just knee high.  A bit of a jumbled mess in the Channel proper with the low tide bottoming out.  Seadrift not feeling much either just yet.  Keep your eyes open and let the water fill in and this could be the afternoon or evening spot to ride.

PATCH:  Looks to be the best spot to catch a wave this morning.  Scattered peaks in the area in the thigh to almost waist high size.  Water levels are draining so watch for boils and rocks as they will start to appear.  Decent contingent of longboarders and SUPs spread out here at the moment. Lefts and rights depending where you sit.  Paddle out and find a few now or wait til the mid-morning low has its coffee and perks up with more water.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 10:01 am 0.9'

HIGH: 4:44 pm 3.9'

LOW: 9:33 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 - 2/20/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” - Anaïs Nin

Clearing skies and chirping birds greet us on this wonderful West Marin morning.  Calmness prevails in town and temp is right at 50F.  Shaping up to be a memorable day at the beach.  We do have good NW swell numbers on the buoys as things bumped up overnite but low water levels right now not quite letting it in.  Time and tide are required to get the party started here today.


CHANNEL:  Low tide just hitting bottom has lots of sand exposed and little surf happening.  The bars are ready but we need a bit more water and time for the swell to fill in.  Seadrift rights looks to be handling it a bit more regularly and the occasional Groin bar lefts are thigh high with a solitary surfer on a longboard in the water.  Chill with your crystals and let time pass.  Watery rewards await the patient.

PATCH:  Waves outside that are going un-ridden as the lineup is empty.  Mind the meeting rock but use it as your take off zone.  Plenty of exposed rocks inside as well but navigate smartly and you will find rides.  The middle softens up and flattens out but give it a few hours and let the incoming tide provide the needed water levels and expect improvement.  Size looks to be waist high.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 8:58am 1.1'

HIGH: 3:32 pm 4.1'

LOW: 8:38 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 - 2/19/2014

We are closed every Wednesday during the month of February but we will re-open this Thursday at 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." - Mark Twain
 

And a good morning to all of you bipeds of the brine. It's a gray morning here today at the beach as the sun seems to be sleeping in today. The temperature is sneaking in at a comfortable 53 degrees and the birds are all out singing in the key of Tom waits. The recent swell we had is dissipating but there is still a smidgen of something slightly resembling a wave here and there because the piano's been drinking.... not me.... not me.




CHANNEL:  The sand bars are showing their gams right now and what little bit of emerald goodness is left is sloppy like a three-gin & tonic debutant. Occasional waist high white water splatter that's about as clean as a bum living in a refrigerator box. Maybe later with the tide change...? Three (3) out there now struggling.

PATCH:  Pop-up waves outside and in the middle of the Patch in the waist-to-below size BUT, it's the Patch and most of these waves roll along before either a) Section then vanish into the brine from which they once came, or b) Rear up, roll for a few seconds and without ever breaking they vanish to where they once came. A few longboarders and of course, janitor boards are out there now playing "Whack-A-Mole."

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 8:04 am 1.3'

HIGH: 2:21 pm 4.5'

LOW: 7:54 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 - 2/18/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." - Mark Twain
 

And a good morning to all of you bipeds of the brine. It's a gray morning here today at the beach as the sun seems to be sleeping in today. The temperature is sneaking in at a comfortable 53 degrees and the birds are all out singing in the key of Tom waits. The recent swell we had is dissipating but there is still a smidgen of something slightly resembling a wave here and there because the piano's been drinking.... not me.... not me.


CHANNEL:  The sand bars are showing their gams right now and what little bit of emerald goodness is left is sloppy like a three-gin & tonic debutant. Occasional waist high white water splatter that's about as clean as a bum living in a refrigerator box. Maybe later with the tide change...? Three (3) out there now struggling.

PATCH:  Pop-up waves outside and in the middle of the Patch in the waist-to-below size BUT, it's the Patch and most of these waves roll along before either a) Section then vanish into the brine from which they once came, or b) Rear up, roll for a few seconds and without ever breaking they vanish to where they once came. A few longboarders and of course, janitor boards are out there now playing "Whack-A-Mole."

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 8:04 am 1.3'

HIGH: 2:21 pm 4.5'

LOW: 7:54 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 - 2/17/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." - James Baldwin
 

Good morning to all of you humanoids of watery realities! Truly another great morning here at the beach as the sun is up with that gold-toothed grin again, the birds are singing in the key of John Coltrane as the temperature is loping in at a soothing 47 degrees. Now, one would think, "Gee, that sounds pretty nice. It doesn't really get much better than that." Hold on kids because it actually does get a bit better... there is surf in town. Not crazy, off-the-chain, macking green slabs but there is surf here. So, on this President's day go ahead and apply the rubber coating, grab the hydrodynamic vehicle of your choice and go get some liquid salt therapy.


CHANNEL:  Waist (+) over that middle bar that is making about as much noise as two skeletons throwing a fit on a tin roof. The Groin Pole and the Sea Drift side seem to be the ticket here as I write this. Sometimes they are clean runs, other occasions they section like the the Sunday New York Times. The discerning eye will dictate the wave selection for you. Several out there now on various craft and more in the parking lot getting ready to take the plunge.

PATCH:  Lines-lines-lines. Outside, the middle, inside, the Snags, E.T's, Green/Africa.. blah, blah, blah. Though it's all in the waist (+/-) range not a heck-of-a-lot of them are breaking cleanly and, typical of the Clam Patch some rear up...roll for a ways then disolve back into the brine without even a whimper. Still, there is something to be had as the ever-growing crowd can attest to that is out there now.

 

 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 6:37 am 1.6'

HIGH: 12:46 pm 5.2'

LOW: 6:45 pm 0.8'

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 - 2/16/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“No sooner does man discover intelligence than he tries to involve it in his own stupidity." - Jacques Yves Cousteau
 

Well, top of the morning to all of you lads & lassies of the brine! It's a glorious morning at the beach this fine Sunday, although it's 47 degrees the sun is up and grinning it's high-wattage smile as the birds are singing in the key of James Brown and everyone is getting on the good foot. There is actually a bit of surf to ride in town as well, so snap on the neoprene and grab that log and get funky like a bow-legged monkey before that high tide ruins the fun!


CHANNEL:  Waist (+/-) right, smack dab on the middle bar. Not a ton of clean rides in the middle, but the left is showing promise and waaaaay over at the Sea Drift side it's looking like a freshly painted MUNI... so, get your Fast Pass ready and ride the express. Ten (10) plus out there now with more getting ready for the Sunday glide.

PATCH:  It looks like the Patch has finally had it's morning cup of coffee, albeit a cup that might be too weak to defend itself. Knee (+/-) rolling in over the middle of the Clam Patch as well as at the Snags and over at E.T's/Ladies Lefts. Only one (1) patron belling up to the counter for a cup 'o Joe before that tide comes up and pours your coffee out.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 6:00 am 1.8'

HIGH: 12:06 pm 5.5'

LOW: 6:15 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 - 2/15/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Those who wish to sing, always find a song.” - Swedish Proverb

Drink your coffee, snarf your Valentine chocolates, grab your love crystal and welcome to the weekend.  All crystals have been charged by last night's full moon.  Power is at max capacity for excellence.  Overcast and moist but no rain.  Temp a moderate 54F with a chance of rain later.  A bit of South wind on in this morning making for textured surfaces and mixed conditions.  Still have NW windswell and a bit of background S in the water but not much size or energy.  Small waves for longboards can be found if your eyes and mind are open to new possibilities.  Cherish the love of your life and the waves of the day and hold them close and dear.


CHANNEL:  Small surf on tap today as mostly windswell in charge.  Rising tide helping with a little push and post Valentine surf is in progress.  A mix of Groin bar lefts that reel at thigh high and inside Mali-BO-ish rights that are shin shaking and ankle breaking.  Already 6 in the water ripping it up.  Bring your longboard and sweetie pie to the beach and get wet today.

PATCH:  Very small and very weak - like me!  Barely breaking on the inside section and calf high waves can be observed.  Whether they can be ridden or not is another story.  Tide is on the rise and that could help or hurt.  You be the judge and let us know your experiences.  Currently an empty lineup but that could change if one person paddles out.  Be a trend setter and go for it.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 5:25 am 2.0'

HIGH: 11:28 am 5.7'

LOW: 5:46 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 - 2/14/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.” - Lao Tzu

Happy Valentine's Day to all you surfers and couples out there.  Show the love, feel the love, be the love that is inside your heart.  Misty, light drizzle, full coastal fog envelopes Bolinas today.  Temp is 56F.  Clearing - maybe.  Fear not, take the leap of faith, throw on some neoprene and jump in the ocean.  Find your happy place and find your lucky wave.  The ocean is smooth and fog covered.  The winds are light and there is a little swell pulse in the water.  Nothing can be seen but guesses can be ventured.  There are rollers right in front of the ramp and that is a good sign.  I'd say paddle out.  The heavy stuff wont be here for a while.


CHANNEL:  Unknown as to wave size but this much is true:
Incoming tide, a bit of NW windswell with a decent interval.  A small background S swell that will be filling in.  Follow the morning crew lead.  Grab a longboard and head to the Groin pole.  What awaits is nothing but goodness and mystery.  Report back to us and we'll all keep it secret.  

PATCH: Inside waves are visible near the graffiti wall and I expect the same is working at the Snags today.  Rising tide for another 2 hours.  Find that special someone and take them on a journey into the fog.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 4:51 am 2.2'

HIGH: 10:51 am 5.8'

LOW: 5:18 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 - 2/13/2014

CLOSING EARLY TODAY.  WILL REOPEN FRIDAY AT 10am

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” - Albert Einstein

Feels like new beginnings here today with patchy skies and possible clearing.  Some coastal overcast with hints of sun playing hide and seek.  No wind and no rain.  Balmy at 54F and very glassy ocean surface.  Just a little mix of NW windswell but enough to form waves.  Overall nice conditions here today for surfing potential on longboards.  Add some wax to your board and paddle out.  There is always something in the water that will put a smile on your face.


CHANNEL:  Small, smooth and glassy rollers.  Going thigh high but breaking and rideable.  Mostly lefts off the Channel bar and incoming tide push rights over at Seadrift.  Jump in and find your wave as conditions are better than they have been for the last few days.  Nothing epic but there are waves to catch and ride.  3 in the water here.

PATCH: Inside at the Snags is working.  Rising tide keeps the rocks covered and will keep this spot going for a while.  Smooth rights that run towards the sand and go thigh high +.  You know the drill: lather / rinse / repeat.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 4:15 am 2.3'

HIGH: 10:14 am 5.9'

LOW: 4:49 pm 0.1'

HIGH: 11:45 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 - 2/12/2014

We are closed every Wednesday for the month of February but we will re-open this Thursday at 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Good morning to all of you slippers and sliders of the brine infused realm. Every so often this happens... the unwelcome 'day after' flatness that has seemed to have ensconced itself into our little watery haven. It's like the oceans version of a hang over. Why has Neptune and Poseidon forsaken us? The skies are overcast. The temperature is still a comfortable 50 degrees, but why-oh-why is there no surf....or no more rain? You may ponder these questions today and hope for a wetter tomorrow.


CHANNEL:  Unfortunately it's flat here. Maybe it's the tide? Maybe it's the aftermath of the Pineapple Express? Maybe it's one of those age old mysteries such as; Where is Jimmy Hoffa's body? How come you never see baby pigeons? Why are there SUP's? All these nagging questions...

PATCH: Not even a ripple.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:53 am 5.8'

LOW: 3:46 pm 0.1'

HIGH: 10:47 pm 4.9'

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 - 2/11/2014

We are closing early this afternoon. We are closed every Wednesday for the month of February but we will re-open this Thursday at 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Good morning to all of you slippers and sliders of the brine infused realm. Every so often this happens... the unwelcome 'day after' flatness that has seemed to have ensconced itself into our little watery haven. It's like the oceans version of a hang over. Why has Neptune and Poseidon forsaken us? The skies are overcast. The temperature is still a comfortable 50 degrees, but why-oh-why is there no surf....or no more rain? You may ponder these questions today and hope for a wetter tomorrow.


CHANNEL:  Unfortunately it's flat here. Maybe it's the tide? Maybe it's the aftermath of the Pineapple Express? Maybe it's one of those age old mysteries such as; Where is Jimmy Hoffa's body? How come you never see baby pigeons? Why are there SUP's? All these nagging questions...

PATCH: Not even a ripple.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:53 am 5.8'

LOW: 3:46 pm 0.1'

HIGH: 10:47 pm 4.9'

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 - 2/10/2014

We will be closing early today but will re-open tomorrow morning at 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Good morning everyone. Well, it looks as if the rain has passed. I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand we need the rain bit on the other hand it'd be nice to surf again. Well, even with the sun playing a bit of hide and seek today and the temperature coming in at 53 degrees we're still supposed to get off-and-on showers through the day and the ocean hasn't quite cleaned up as of yet. If anything changes for the positive in this regard I will update you with the info right here.

CHANNEL:  Angry slop that isn't really surf by any measure. Maybe later? Possibly tomorrow? Stay tuned...
 

PATCH: Trying but not delivering. Ankle sized lines come through but nothing looking like a wave. Just like I mentioned above... maybe later...tomorrow?

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:07 am 5.8'

LOW: 3:09 pm 0.2'

HIGH: 10:11 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 - 2/9/2014

Closing early today due to foul weather and adverse surfing conditions. Will re-open tomorrow morning at 10AM.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." - Salvador Dali

Good morning people of the liquid environs! Rain is upon us and man, it's really great! Granted, this sudden precipitation can cause everything from floods to landslides but as we all know, it was getting dryer than a lizards butt on a Death valley summer's day around these parts, so keep the rain coming! It's currently 55 degrees here in town and this rain is coming down in buckets. The surf? Ha! It's a washing machine out there with nothing remotely ride-able. I suggest a movie today and that movie is a documentary, 'A band Called Death.' Seriously. Great flick.
Needless-to-say, but I will anyway... shop hours will be limited today as to the foul weather and non-existent surf conditions dictate.


CHANNEL:  Not even remotely should you drive all the way out here in this horrible weather for no surf! I don't care if you can't surf during the week because of work. Be grateful you have a job and as I tell the groms that come around here whining on flat days, "Guess what? The ocean will there tomorrow and there will be other days of stupendous surf! As for today...? It's not one of those days."  
 

PATCH: Are you kidding me? Didn't you read any of the above report? There's NO SURF, kook! Look, you don't have to stay home, but you just shouldn't come here.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 7:15 am 5.7'

LOW: 2:25 pm 0.4'

HIGH: 9:29 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 - 2/8/2014

LIMITED TO NO HOURS TODAY DUE TO BAD WEATHER AND SURF CONDITIONS.

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” - John Muir

Stormy Weather - 
Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together,
Keeps rainin' all the time

Life is bare, gloom and mis'ry everywhere
Stormy weather
Just can't get my poorself together,
I'm weary all the time
So weary all the time
When he went away the blues walked in and met me.
If he stays away old rockin' chair will get me.

All I do is pray the Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more.
Can't go on, ev'ry thing I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together,
Keeps rainin' all the time


CHANNEL:  Heavy rain and lots of S winds.  Disorganized and non-surfable conditions.  Please think twice, thrice, four and fives times if you are considering driving out to West Marin for a beach day.  The true chargers, rippers and desperadoes may know of spots that can handle these weather conditions but Bolinas is not one of them.  
 

PATCH:  See above and repeat.  Stormy, white-capped, wind-whipped and double-dipped.  Truly a day to do something other than surf.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 6:18 am 5.7'

LOW: 1:32 pm 0.6'

HIGH: 8:35 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 - 2/7/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.” - Albert Einstein

Bleary and dreary morning with rain that is heavy at times, light at times and definitely wet and wild with winds.  Expected downpours with significant rail totals through the weekend.  S winds on it now and no real groundswell to speak of.  Just micro-peaks of tattered windswell for your non-surfing enjoyment.  It is 52F and overcast.  Limited business hours will be in effect if inclement weather continues.  Still a great time to browse the selection of new and used boards in the shop, or grab a good book, some crystals and find a dry cozy spot to hunker down. 


CHANNEL:  Sloppy and small like Pig Pen.  Foamy whitewater in the knee high range but not really waves just wind whipped slop.  Empty lineup currently.  
 

PATCH:  See above and repeat.  Small and messy.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 5:21 am 5.8'

LOW: 12:28 pm 0.8'

HIGH: 7:23 pm 4.1'

LOW: 11:56 pm 2.6'

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 - 2/6/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“The world is but a canvas to the imagination.” - Henry David Thoreau

Scattered rain showers with periods of clearing skies.  Likely to be wet on and off most of the day.  Moderate SE winds and mostly messy conditions here today.  Little pieces and parts but no real swell activity - just NW windswell.  Sloppy overall but hasn't stopped the van full of guys from giving it a go and all had morning smiles.  Beats working.  Currently 48F and overcast.  Not raining now but will be later.  Doors are open but limited hours under these conditions.  Surfboard racks have been upgraded and we have plenty of great boards to peruse in the shop.  Good time to get something new now and surf later.  WHY wait?


CHANNEL:  Whitewater here and there and just a few corners that look thigh high and possibly, potentially rideable for those with nothing better to do today.  Needs less wind and more swell to really start working again. 
 

PATCH:  Pieces and parts.  Almost waves and maybe knee high +.  Again for those that need to get wet the ocean is open to all.  Wash your crystals in the rain and polish them up tonight. 

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

HIGH: 4:27 am 5.9'

LOW: 11:16 am 1.0'

HIGH: 5:54 pm 4.0'

LOW: 10:46 pm 2.3'

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 - 2/5/2014

CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE TODAY. 

WE WILL BE OPEN ON THURSDAY AT 1Oam

Inspirational crystal quote of the day:  

“It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot

Good morning slippers and sliders. It's another sunny but brisk winter morning here at the beach as the temperature is squeaking in at a bone chilling 39 degrees. No surf in the water but I'm sure there is plenty to surf on the internet. Here, it's flat, flat, flat.



CHANNEL:  Nothing here but flat water.

 

PATCH: Same as above.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. 

Respect the Beach.

TIDES:

LOW: 9:43 am 1.8'

HIGH: 4:25 pm 4.3'

LOW: 10:04 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.