Daily Surf Report - 12/23/2014




Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Adventure without risk is Disneyland." - Douglas Coupland


A mix of mist and an emerging sun finds our village at 51 degrees and rising. Several dozen sliders taking advantage before the high waters turn the boat ramp into the Khyber Pass. Chest high and slightly steeper than the standard sliders this morning. All areas have room for improvement, so choose wisely today my friends, as offshore winds should provide both early AM and late afternoon vectors.
CHANNEL:  Currently solid and mildly consistent at waist-to-torso and holding. This will ebb and flow with the king tides as the morning rolls away. Watch the rips and mind the currents children, she is full sweetness and light, but can send you on quite a journey today.
 
 
PATCH: A mellow swell blazing through the patch, and more bodies in the line-up than in weeks previous, although that has more to do with the time of season than favorable conditions. As the waters pound the seawall, expect a washing out of rides and slides. 


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

LOW: 5:33 AM  2.6'

HIGH: 11:55 AM  6.6'

LOW:  6:23 PM  -1.3'

 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/22/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Every moment is a golden one for him who has vision to recognize it as such." - Henry Miller


Mostly clear skies this morning as the fog continues to burn off our small piece of heaven. 52 degrees with whimsical breezes from the northwest are making for some action in the water this morning, although as the tide continues to barrel in, access becomes the biggest challenge. Mid-torso sets are visible, but seawall spray diffuses the sunlight as the boat ramp becomes a spillway. Watch the tides with determined eye and full heart.



CHANNEL:  A small handful of sliders seen bobbing this fair morning , but that number will decrease as the water is rapidly becoming too high. Waist-to-chest high can be had, but they are few and far between. Again, vigilance is the answer for today's question.
 
 
PATCH:  Minimal swell as paddles are spotted and dotted. Overall height topping out at mid-thigh at best. Even as the high waters diminish towards mid-afternoon, this space may not be the place.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

LOW: 4:44 AM  2.6'

HIGH: 10:58 AM  6.7'

LOW:  5.40 PM  -1.3'

 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/21/2014




Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"What do you know about the compass?" -Anonymous


Still and calm air to start off the day. Lots of water coming up the boat ramp and more on its way. Tide is on the rise and will get high. Fog hanging over the bay as the sun struggles to peak through. 
CHANNEL:  Looking smooth so far. Waist high rollers coming around. Getting bigger with the incoming tide. Around waist high at the moment. More powerful than usual, know your limits and ride some waves.
 
 
PATCH:  Not a lot happening right  now, only a few loner waves. Water crashing against the wall and up the stairs. Looks like a long journey out.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

LOW:  3:58 AM  2.6'

HIGH: 10:13 AM   6.7'

LOW:  4:58 PM  -1.1'

HIGH: 12:11 PM  4.9'
 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/20/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy." - Swami Sivananda


No rain.  No wind.  Big NW swell ready to go.  Currently too much water to really make an impression but if the winds stay light the lower tides could really show off later today.  There will be strong currents and lots of water moving around - know your limits!  Current temp is 54F and clearing skies are probable today.  Tide still peaking with lots of boat ramp dumpers delivering water up to the street.  Mind your dry feet as most observers are getting a bit wet.  Positivity and potential rule the day but timing will ultimately prevail.  Lots of ins and outs and what-have-yous associated with today's conditions.  Complex. 



CHANNEL:  Smoothing out as winds die off.  Thick rollers coming through but being hampered by the extreme high tide.  Straight off and outside the Groin pole is where the pack sits.  Might be worth a sneak inside to check Mali-Bo as it likes the incoming tide and runs into shallow water which will cause waves to break.  Size probability is waist to chest if a real wave gets ridden but for now lots of bobbing and weaving in the soup trying to find a happy spot. 
 
 
PATCH:  Not generating much activity here yet with the higher tides and NW swell direction.  The getting there will be half the fun and wall waves are breaking up and onto the stairs.  Enjoy the solitude and if you score waves they will be yours to relish.  


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

LOW:  3:13 AM  2.6'

HIGH: 9:31 AM   6.5'

LOW:  4:18 PM  -0.8'

HIGH: 11:28 PM  4.7'
 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/19/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." - Dalai Lama


Torrential downpour assaulting our coastal hamlet this morning with great vengeance and furious anger.  Significant moisture falling and again flooding roadways with mud, water and vegetation.  Take it slow and take it easy today.  Make time to take time and you will get there in 1 piece.  Also on tap are S winds and if you have any knowledge of positive surf conditions they are currently not present.  Find another activity today to quench your watery thirst and wait for waves to hopefully soon return.  Expect the shop to have limited business hours today.   



CHANNEL:  Wind whipped and white-capped.  Victory at sea conditions.  In a nutshell - NO. 
 
 
PATCH:  White-capped and wind whipped.  In a single word - NO.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

HIGH: 8:50 AM  6.3'

LOW:  3:39 PM  -0.4'

HIGH: 10:44 PM  4.5'
 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/18/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf." - Rabindranath Tagore


Time stands still as we have another morning of misty hills and clearing skies.  No rain today and sunny conditions are expected.  Tide has peaked and is delivering kelpy ramp swampers while the wind is moderately South.  Not an epic combo of conditions at this point in the morning.  2 determined surfers in the water and 2 suiting up in the lot.  Still have the NW swell in play so get what's there to be got before it goes away.  



CHANNEL:  An emerging wave has been noted in the Channel.  Supreme high tide not deterring the efforts to break and roll towards shore before being swallowed by the deepest depths.  The drop can be made and the size is waist high.  The length of the ride is short but the tide has started to turn and head out and this will help clean things up for the better.  Time your entrance and exit wisely and there are concrete distractions along the way.  Find a few waves now and more later - if the wind stays light. 
 
 
PATCH:  Too much tide and not a proper swell direction has derailed the Patch again.   Little positive to say about the area other than it exists under much brown water and does not look like a surf spot today.  


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

HIGH: 8:10 AM  6.0'

LOW:  3:01 PM  0.1'

HIGH: 9:56 PM  4.2'
 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/17/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction." - William Blake


Another misty morning near the sea as temps hover around 52 and the forecast is not one of promise. Currently 10-15MPH winds are playing hopscotch with the boat ramp, and access is limited by spray and agony. Only one soul climbing languidly from the churning this morning, wearing an expression of grim determination. 



CHANNEL:  The water spins and coughs in the channel this morning, but inconsistency in the only constant. Sliding could be had only by an expert's eye and a sadist's patience. The afternoon shows some promise as the tide recedes, but the coming rain and onshore winds may have other designs.
 
 
PATCH:  Again, a sandy, brownish, gumbo is all the might await you this morning, as conditions are rather grim. Although we would all like to have a wonderful day of sliding about, today is not that day my friends...


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

HIGH: 7:31AM  5.8'

LOW:  2:21PM  0.6'

HIGH: 9:02 PM  4.0'
 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report- 12/16/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"It's just the way it changes, like the shoreline and the sea." - Leonard Cohen


A rare turning sunshine falls upon our village this morning, but it is not due to last my friends. Currently 53 degrees with moderate cross winds, due to turn to rain and 20MPH onshore in the coming hours. Ebb tides are currently making access a dicey proposition, and once in the water, not much to be had I'm afraid.



CHANNEL:  Minimal activity past the groin marker this morning, like a Philip Glass symphony, hypnotic, but not made for dancing. Mid- thigh at it's highest and wind-blown at it's strongest.
 
 
PATCH:  Not a soul braving the elements this morning, as the breakers roll in alone, solitary and unwelcoming. Cross winds are creating a choppy festival of waist-high slop, filled with sand and not much else. I truly hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but in the words of the master "Try Wait"...


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach


 TIDES:

HIGH: 6:52 AM  5.6'
LOW:  1:38 PM  1.2'

HIGH: 7:56 PM  3.8'
 

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/15/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are." - Soren Kierkegaard


It is indeed time to face facts and with a chilly 52 degrees, a steady and persistent rain, and cross winds upwards of 20 MPH, those facts to not paint a pretty picture if wave sliding was on the agenda for today. Mid-level tides creating a silty stew of the boat ramp, with entrance and exit proving difficult this morning. Not even the strongest of the strange are attempting a session under these conditions....
CHANNEL:  Where so many of us seek peace, this morning finds only choppy chaos. As the tides recede, things don't look to improve. Waist-to-chest high on occasion, but largely inaccessible. 
 
 
PATCH:  Slightly better situation in the patch this morning, but again, access in the primary concern. Some sliding may be had later this afternoon, but the zephyrs would have to calm considerably. Finish baking the holiday cookies and cakes my friends, as today is without much promise.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

 TIDES:

HIGH:  6:12 AM  5.3'
LOW:  12:49 PM 1.7'

HIGH: 6:36 PM 3.7'
 
LOW: 11:59 PM 1.9' 
 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/14/2014




Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"It's my birthday."- Maurace Zetino


Very sunny and bright this morning and a very cool temp at 51F.  Lots of water on the way out, making for a semi-foggy drive out. Tide is dropping but still lots of water on the beach. Gorgeous and clear skies with just a touch of wind blowing through. Already a crowd gathering in the Channel and still a few people out in the Patch. Why not hop in?
CHANNEL:  Long lines coming through the Channel at decent speeds. Waist high range but not super clean. Looks fun for everyone, as the waves are getting some good use. Jump in and join the growing crowd.
 
 
PATCH:  Not as good as yesterday, a few thigh high rollers coming in with the current out going tide. Looking fun but a little sloppy. Lots of water still but emptying out a little soon. Not much beach to work with out there but plenty of water.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

 TIDES:

HIGH:  5:32 AM  5.2'

LOW:  11:52 AM  2.2'

HIGH: 5:11 PM  3.8'
 
LOW: 11:06 PM  1.5'
 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/13/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” - Dalai Lama


Chill and chipper morning with temps of 46F.  Saturated ground and cool temps = thick fog on your drive out.  Here in Bolinas it is perfectly sunny and beautiful with no wind, crystal clear skies and calming ocean conditions.  Vibes are positive and so is the day.  Better surf conditions today as NW swell remains and eases throughout the day.  S windswell combo adding to the mix and overall causing waves but nothing overly organized.  Energy in general out there so find your peak and ride a few waves.  Dropping tides a plus for access and most watercraft are heading out including - surfboards, SUPs, NUPs, butt skis, wave skis, kayaks, boogie boards, paipos, surf mats, handplanes, water skis, water wings, kickboards.....
CHANNEL:  Jump in and paddle out.  Still water up against the wall but a quick entry will yield access.  Surf all over the area with cleaner waves in the waist high + realm but not very clean yet.  Still needs to calm down a find the sandbars but hitting generally directly in front of the boat ramp, the Groin pole and in the Channel proper.  All manner of surf-craft are migrating to the water so make like a lemming and join the fray.  Water has cleaned up a bit but still brown tinted from storm churned.  Try not to drink too much today and watch for crossing surfers in spots not usually surfed.  
 
 
PATCH:  Plenty of peaks in the Patch this morning.  Chunky and clunky with wave heights nearing chest high.  Surfers all over that area finding the most suitable peak and dropping in.  Lower tide makes getting there easier and once in the water let the games begin.  



PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH:  4:51 AM  5.0'

LOW:  10:47 AM   2.5'

HIGH: 3:56 PM   4.1'
 
LOW:  10:15 PM   1.2'

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/12/2014




WE ARE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER.  WE ARE CLEANING UP AND WILL RE-OPEN SATURDAY AT 10AM


Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"High expectations are the key to everything.”  - Sam Walton


Storm-ageddon has passed but we still have steady rain falling and plenty of swollen waterways, downed trees and mud to deal with.  A concerted clean up effort is underway and lend a hand in your community if you can.  Not a whole lot going on here to make it worth the journey and effort today but a little bit of weather calming should have things back in fine form shortly.  Obviously there are storm surf conditions in the ocean today with high swells coming from both the N and S associated with the storm.  Big and unruly ocean conditions and churned murky waters are the norm for today with nothing clean or rideable observed.


CHANNEL:  Chunky and burly with chest to shoulder high water action and no form or function.  Lower tides has access openings but very few takers beyond the morning Wavestorm crew on it early and already out.  Dark and forbidding waters best left un-entered today. 
 
 
PATCH:  Messy mis-mosh of brown water and no waves worth riding.  A few boat ramp shore dumpers that show little barrels but are best mind surfed rather than actually attempted.


Support Paul Dudley, a local SF and Bolinas Surfer as he tries to win the GoPro barrel contest for November.  The Surfline link is here:
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/gopro-of-the-world-november-finalists_121044/

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH:  4:09 AM  4.9'

LOW:  9:39 AM   2.8'

HIGH: 2:53 PM   4.5'
 
LOW:  9:26 PM   0.8'

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/11/2014


WE ARE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER.  
WE WILL RE-OPEN FRIDAY AT 10AM

Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Common sense will nearly always stand you in better stead than a slavish adherence to the conventions.”  - M. M. Kaye


Heavy and continuous rain forces store closure today as roads are under water, mud and vegetation debris.  A good day to stay indoors and off the roads if it is not mandatory to be out and about.  Please note that today is not a beach day or a surf day or even a travel day due to inclement weather conditions.  We're thinking green tea, wool blankets, fireplace cooking and a good novel to pass the hours.  We will try and dig out and clean up and re-open tomorrow as the storm passes through.  No words could ring more true than - TRY WAIT.


CHANNEL:  Likely a stormy morass of churned fury.  Not suitable for surf or observation.
 
 
PATCH:  Neither fit for fish nor fowl or human for that matter. 


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW:  8:34 AM  2.9'

HIGH: 2:00 PM  4.9'
 
LOW:  8:41 PM  0.3'

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/10/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"If a victory is told in detail, one can no longer distinguish it from a defeat" - Jean-Paul Sartre


Grey skies, a fine mist, 58 degrees and an air of menace permeate our wonderful village this morning. Only one brave, yet visibly frustrated soul, shared the waters this morning, as this horizon showed only the dark silhouettes of SUPs and an approaching storm. If there is any sliding to be found today, it will be before the tide comes in, as the system only moments behind brings only the possibility of danger. Make note; we are all merely flesh and bone. Be careful out there....


CHANNEL:  Already beginning to show the ill effects of higher water, though the watchful eye may catch a glimpse of an errant chest high roller, though they are few and far between. As the winds will not work in in our favor today, dawn patrol may have seen the best the channel had to offer.
 
 
PATCH:  Marginally torso high sets marked with periods of shapeless whitewater as the paddlers seem to have right-of-way this morning. Though from the shore conditions may have seemed a reason for optimism, a darker mood prevailed in the breakers, as the illusions of promise dissolved. Hunker down, with all of the preferred supplies, my friends, and let us hope the bark is worse than the bite.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW:  7:37 AM  2.9'

HIGH: 1:14 PM  5.3'
 
LOW:  7:59 PM  0.0'

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/09/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"I dwell in possibility." - Emily Dickinson


Possibility indeed my friends, as low winds and mist covered hills meet the sea. It's a pleasant 60 degrees and bodies and boards dot the visible horizon. The tides may make mid-day sliding difficult, but this morning and afternoon are more consistent than in many days. There should be joy in your hearts as waist to torso high sets are rolling and conditions are forgiving...Again, keep a alert and watchful eye as high tide makes her way into our lives.


CHANNEL:  In an unusual twist of fate, the best rides are not found in the channel this morning, as the arriving high water has already began to make itself known. Although consistent rollers are there for the taking, they are more on the distinctively mellow side, but you would have them to yourself currently...
 
 
PATCH:  Ah yes my friends! Here is where the magic is this fine morning. A heavy mix of all water sliders are in the soup and making the most of it. Solid sets at mid height with larger vectors possible. Get out and get in.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW:  6:46 AM  2.8'

HIGH: 12:32 PM  5.7'

LOW:  7:19PM  -0.4'

 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/08/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud." - Henry Rollins


Greet the morning my friends, as we have clearing skies, moderate winds, and 60 degrees in our corner of paradise. Though conditions are far from ideal, there are more options than in days previous. Though the water remains on the high side, it is not limiting access and allowing the brave and brazen to enjoy some quiet time amongst the ducks and thigh to waist high sliders.


CHANNEL:  To reiterate, the channel is miles away from what she is capable of, but there is a solitary soul enjoying her company this A.M.. The tide has diminished somewhat and is allowing a few respectable rides to be had. If it's more about time in the water with a select few and the spirits, and less about wave size or quality, today could be for you. Worth noting, however, is the approaching system that should bring favorable conditions, although only just before poor weather. Keep an eye on the horizon....and on the tides....
 
 
PATCH:  Mellow with wind conditions not playing to the Patch's strength's. SUP's rule Bartertown and unless Max stages a dramatic rescue, this may be the case for the remainder of the day.


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW:  5.58 AM 2.7'

HIGH: 11:53 AM 5.7'

LOW:  6:40PM -0.7'
 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/7/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do." -Isaac Asimov


The sun is shining bright today over our little town. Clear skies and warming up at 58F. Perfect weather for the beach... if there was a beach. Very high tide this morning with no access to the patch and a long paddle to the channel. Currents are looking deep and strong as of now. Nice day for a hike or to just be outside. Look for better conditions later.


CHANNEL:  Tide running very high. Some water splashing up the boat ramp and and pounding against the sea wall. No current beach access as the water blocks the entrance. Some waves working deeper into the channel but still small.  Estimation of thigh to waist in height.

 
 
PATCH:  Nothing out there right now. High tide killing chances to catch anything good, also changing the direction which isn't helping anybody.     


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW:  5:12 AM 2.6'

HIGH: 11:15 AM 6.3'

LOW:  6:01 PM  -0.9'
 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/6/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." - Jeffrey Lebowski
Hope runs high as sunshine and clear skies return to grace our hamlet.  Temper your enthusiasm as we still have deep high tides on the upswing which are making access a determined effort and generally swamping out the swell and surf.  WNW swell continues to hold but too much water not letting it strut its stuff this morning.  The weather is wonderful with cool temps of 53F and little to no wind.  Vitamin D is in play and a hike now / surf later plan could yield positive results.  For now the early visual and verbal reports are as expected - Try Wait.


CHANNEL:  High tide sending foamy waves up the boat ramp along with some rocks and branches.  Timing is everything if you choose to throw yourself and your board out there.  Do not go forth with reckless abandon but with a concerted effort that is well thought out.  Once ocean bound you will find rollers in the Channel that are semi-rideable.  Waist high peaks that quickly dissolve into the deeper water are the norm for now and the next few hours as the tide reaches peak.  Afternoon outgoing tide suck could yield some explorable pits but for now just a bit too much water to make it EPIC. 

 
 
PATCH:  Relatively flat here as the swell direction is not Patch favorable.  High water levels keeping things under wraps and also making access a journey undertaken by few.  Maybe a day and destination for a paddle but surfing looks N/A at this time.      


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 4:26 AM  2.4'

HIGH: 10:36 AM  6.5' 

LOW:  6:01 PM  -1.0'
 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/5/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Personality goes a long way." -Jules Winnfield
A brief respite in the weather likely to change during the reading of this paragraph.  Patches of clear skies and a mix of rain and fog again but accompanied by stiff S winds and peaking high tides.  Churned water still a boiling brown and a mild conglomeration of swirling ocean debris is to be watched for.  The napalm/diesel smell is gone so game on for water entry.  Temps tip toeing in at 60F and showers off and on are predicted today.  A great day for something adventurous although surfing may not be high on that list.   


CHANNEL:  Entry, access and exit are all issues to tackle if you plan on visiting the Channel this morning.  Mostly choppy and chunky conditions but a rideable wave was observed rolling through that gives us all hope.  Size is chest high and surf potential was non-negative.  It may be a 1 in 100 possibility but there is a N swell running and we may have seen a clean one come through.  Still needs time to calm down and best suited on a lower tide yet there will be surfers on it eventually and you can be one of the few today.
 
 
PATCH:  Still not recovered from the rain, wind and general stormy weather party of the past few days.  No real discernible waves are available and access is limited at best.    


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 9:58 AM  6.6' 


LOW: 4:43 PM  -0.9'


HIGH: 11:49 PM  5.0'


 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.

Daily Surf Report - 12/4/2014



Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"The sea was angry that day, my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli!" - George Costanza
A mix of rain, fog and high tides delivering an unholy trinity only tempered by lack of wind.  Brown water and wall pounding waves are then morning norms.  A petroleum perfume also permeates the air leaving the ocean unfit for terrestrial beings.  Temp is in at 60F and clear skies may appear but Mother Ocean is temperamental today and needs some space and quiet time. Not likely to change today as the weather is unstable into the near future. 


CHANNEL:  Churned and chocolatey in a negative sense.  No shape or consistency yet does have size due to the storm swell activity.  Not a surf spot today although that may not deter everyone from trying.  

 
PATCH:  The Patch is just as poor as expected with very little access and even less to attempt to surf.  Just a brown watery mess with no wave shape or form today. 


PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.
Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 9:18 AM  6.6' 


LOW: 4:01 PM  -0.8'


HIGH: 10:59 PM  4.9'


 
WINTER HOURS are now in effect. 
We are 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. We have full wetsuits for men, women and kids.  Plenty of 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.