Daily Surf Report - 1/12/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day: 
"A feeling of aversion or attachment toward something is your clue that there is work to be done." - Ram Dass


A fair 50 degrees with light breezes and clearing skies as morning takes shape in our village by the sea. Mellow vibes and minimal rides as the seas are largely the domain of the walk tall crew this AM. Rolling into a mid-morning low tide, access is prime and stretches of sand are visible. 




CHANNEL:  The swell that blessed us over the weekend has moved on leaving only lipstick traces towards the groin marker this day. Glassy, with few options on the horizon. The gulls and pelicans ride alone.
 
 

PATCH:   A slight right still making a low but audible hum, as a half dozen bodies attempt to make something out of limited possibilities. Again, those with oars and paddles rule under the current conditions. Keep an eye out, however, as the tides may play to our favor as the day continues.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH:  4:30 AM 5.3'

LOW: 10:53  AM 2.1'

HIGH: 4:26 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 - 1/11/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day: 
"Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship." - Omar Bradley.


Easy, breezy like a Sunday morning.  Current NW swell fades but still holds options for rides.  New Westerly swell will be arriving later today and the background S keeps most town spots popping with peaks. Overcast and moderate fog with Southern patches of sunlight breaking through.  No winds this morning and temp is 51F.  A fine day to get out and take a dip, ride a few waves, throw some shakas and find new opportunities for excitement and adventure.




CHANNEL:  Clean and classy morning with smooth lefts worth riding just outside the Groin bar and breaking through the inside.   Size is waist high and waves are holding shape and form as they roll merrily along.  Glassy and glory bound waves to be had and over a Baker's dozen riders in the water.  Tide hitting low but still plenty of water out there.  Incoming may be an extra push to set the day up for fun and frivolity. 
 
 

PATCH:   Dark paddle out yields early rewards.  Crystals + Moonlight + Jah will guide and provide today.  Persistent with peaks and glideable rights that cruise along outside yet are set for speed at the inside Snags.  Size is thigh to waist high and pulses of the S can be felt every so often.  BIG boards rule the day so pull the single-fin log out and trip along.  Low tide keeps rocks covered but mind the boils and tread lightly inside.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 9:48 AM   2.4'

HIGH: 3:16 PM   4.2'

LOW: 9:21 PM   1.4'

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 - 1/10/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day: 
"It's only after we've lost everything that we are free to do anything." - Tyler Durden


New NW swell holds form and remains in play today.  Size is not big but delivering more surf than we have seen in town in past weeks.  Overcast and foggy morning now giving way to areas of sun.  Gentle winds causing no harm and tide just hit low and will starting filling in.  Temp again at 50F and should be overall a mild and nice day to get outside and explore alternatives.  Parking spaces are filled up and water has lots of bobbing heads as well.  A surf day is in effect.     



CHANNEL:  Smoothness and a bit more shapely today.  Size still in the waist + level with lefts off the Groin bar and inside as well.  A few more open faces to glide and turn upon and not as dumpy with a bit more water.  Plenty of surf craft in the water and waves to be shared is the norm.  Mind the foggy unknown and polar vectors as waves will appear out of the mist unannounced.  Something for everyone today and fun for the entire family.  
 
 

PATCH:   Covered in fog.  Shrouded in mystery.  Whitewater signals there are waves.  Shrieks of joy or terror are emitted from the region and first-hand reports are positive.  Still has lots of peaks providing a plethora of opportunity to ride a log.  Size ranges but holds steady at waist high and the surfer migration to this spot is heavy.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 8:48 AM   2.5'

HIGH: 2:20 PM   4.6'

LOW: 8:39 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 - 1/9/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." -  Dalai Lama


Overcast morning with hints of blue.  No wind and temp is 50F and fine.  New NW swell is filling in with long period and moderate size.  Showing in town today and making for waves the likes we haven't seen in a few weeks.   Factors are aligning for positive conditions into the weekend.  There is joy in the air and joy in the water.  Joy in our hearts and minds as well.  Let the ocean cure your ills and soothe your worries.  Find total enlightenment in all your surf sessions and today should be no exception.    



CHANNEL:  Smooth surface with waves rolling in at waist high + in size.  The sandbars are not set up perfectly so sections here and there but waves to ride indeed.  Water levels are perfect as the low is mid and the high is much later in the day.  Some waves are pitting and hollow as they start to stand up in the shallows.  Pull in and look for the doggy door exit.  Expect the rinse cycle and the clamp down but don't be surprised if an opening appears.  5 in the water here receiving total consciousness. 
 

PATCH:   Peaks a plenty has surfers spread out and about in the Patch.  Slideable / Glideable / and somewhat long-rideable with rights heading all the way to shore.  A healthy contingent of loggers are out and riding waves.   Size is a mix with best waves waist high or better and most just under.  Not as smooth surfaced as the Channel but more to choose from in general.  Don't wait / Surf NOW.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 7:55 AM   2.6'

HIGH: 1:33 PM   5.0'

LOW: 8:01 PM   0.5'

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 - 1/8/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much." -  Elbert Hubbard


51F and full of sun this beautiful morning.  Light side-shore winds keeping it real.   Streaky skies of magenta, orange and red welcome a new day.  A bit of swell combo in the water with a building NW swell and a background S to sweeten the pot.  Hope springs eternal for relief from the flat spell.  A new NW swell of consequence will be arriving tonight and stay into the weekend.  Winds will be favorable and early tides will have water.  Rejoicing is just around the corner with positive surf on tap.  



CHANNEL:  Showing some life with thigh high waves rolling through and hitting the Groin bar.  A bit sectioned and warbled but rideable none-the-less.  Do not be choosy and take the waves that are being delivered and be thankful.  Plenty of beach and access is easy.  Now go surf and have higher expectations for the future.
 

PATCH:   A wave has been spotted, observed, categorized and documented.  It is also repeating from time to time and is a right in the knee / thigh high size.  Loggable to a great extent and a welcome sight in this area. 

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 7:07 AM   2.7'

HIGH: 12:51 PM   5.4'

LOW: 7:26 PM   0.1'

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 - 1/7/2015

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

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes." -  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe




The truth mixes with  tragic beauty and a mild 54 degrees this morning. Cross winds blowing at 10-15 MPH and marmalade skies make for contemplative moments. Alas, there is little else to report, as conditions are more like a lake than the sea today my friends. No swell is her making her mark and not a soul is partaking.



CHANNEL: Absolute equals nothingness.  Nihilist delight.
 

PATCH:   The forces of our mother are not working in our favor as the winds and tides do not make for sliding. So many other pursuits may be in order. Go outside with someone you love, and remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 6:23 AM   2.7'

HIGH: 12:12 PM   5.7'

LOW: 6:51 PM   -0.2

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 - 1/6/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"But I suppose the most revolutionary act one can engage in is to tell the truth." - Howard Zinn



The truth mixes with  tragic beauty and a mild 54 degrees this morning. Cross winds blowing at 10-15 MPH and marmalade skies make for contemplative moments. Alas, there is little else to report, as conditions are more like a lake than the sea today my friends. No swell is her making her mark and not a soul is partaking.



CHANNEL: Absolute equals nothingness.  Nihilist delight.
 

PATCH:   The forces of our mother are not working in our favor as the winds and tides do not make for sliding. So many other pursuits may be in order. Go outside with someone you love, and remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 5:41 AM   2.7'

HIGH: 11:36 AM   6.0'

LOW: 6:17 PM   -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 - 1/5/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"You don't paddle against the current, you paddle with it. And if you get good at it, you throw away the oars." - Kris Kristofferson



52 degrees with a welcoming sunshine as we greet the morning here in BO. Winds mixing between off and cross and whipping up to 15 MPH as the tide rolls in. As it stands, little of consequence will be taken from our beloved break this morning, as only rips and dips measured in inches can be observed.



CHANNEL: Sluggish, like a wet sponge. Three on the tree on the SUP. No sliders visible, and with good reason. As the tide continues to rise, conditions will not improve. Now is a time for putting other resolutions into action.
 

PATCH:   Again, the realm of those with oars and tillers only. Though they seem to be attaining small rides, your humble narrator expects this mornings' to be the only rides taken this fine day. 

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 4:59 AM 2.6'

HIGH: 10:59 AM 6.2'


LOW: 5:43 PM -0.6'

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 - 1/4/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"We are imprisoned in the realm of life, like a sailor on his tiny boat, on an infinite ocean." - Anna Freud


Frosty but warmer than yesterday. Sunny and beautiful with only a few clouds hovering. Lots of water and more sand washing up making a bigger beach. Making for a great beach day, but no need to bring a board. Ha!



CHANNEL: Flat as can be. A tribe of seagulls floating about waiting for some friendly fish to come by. No surfers and not likely to see many throughout the day.
 

PATCH:   Swell not working here either. very calm with the occasional ankle high roller. Lovely day for a walk.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 10:21 AM   6.4'

LOW: 5:09 PM  -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 - 1/3/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain


Frosty and 40F as the day starts with a blazing red orb rising over the Marin hills.  Streaky skies turn red to purple to blue as the morning arrives in earnest.  Get up early and out there.  Don't waste a minute of this fabulous day on trivial pursuits.  Seek what nurtures and find your inner prize.  Only NW windswell in the water and plenty of tide still rising.  The ocean is unfettered and unencumbered by waves this morning.  Conditions are clean and optimal, just lacking the waves.  Think of the productivity you can achieve without the surfing distractions that are not present today.  Time and tide may tell a different tale later in the day but for now Try Wait. 



CHANNEL:  One dolphin.  4 pelicans.  A dominating quietude on the ocean surface.  No bumps, rollers or breaking waves yet.  Low tide afternoon did produce a perfect knee high spinner for 45 minutes yesterday.  Fickle at best and soft in the truest sense.  
 
 
PATCH:  Phenomenal for sailing or other flat water pursuits.  No wind.  No waves.  No surfers present save for 1 seal basking in the solitude.  Likely not the spot to keep an eye on today as swell direction holds a negative prognosis.  

Shaper meet and greet TODAY, 1/3/2015 at 10am:
David Vernor, the man behind Vernor surfboards, will be in the shop from 10am to 11am. Melt minds and create a new board.  Talk fin placement, tail thickness and rocker profile. Maybe just browse the rack of in-stock boards as no-wave days are great shopping days. We have Mini Simmons, shortboards, hybrids, eggs, Mini-Mals, HP longboards and Classic Noseriders in the shop. Always hand-made from start to finish in Santa Cruz.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 9:41 AM   6.5'

LOW: 4:32 PM  -0.7'

HIGH: 11:39 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 - 1/2/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." - Bil Keane



One day down and in the books.  Long haul ahead to see things through.  Fear not as the temp has creeped up to 40F with frosty patches and sunshine for everyone.  Splendid in many respects and a day to get out and take advantage of nature's gifts that are granted today.  No wind to ruffle the smooth ocean surface.  Horizontal as far as the eye can see.  An unbroken plane on which surfing is currently not possible.  Fantastic conditions for canoes, SUPs, kayaks, water rafts, pontoon boats and swimmers however.  Not even suitable for amateur surfers at this time.  A recumbent swell of no consequence is upon us this morning.  There are 364 more days to improve conditions.



CHANNEL:  A multitude of pelicans bobbing and weaving on unbroken surfaces.  No waves and no joy today.
 
 
PATCH:  El parche está muerto

Shaper meet and greet this Saturday, 1/3/2015 at 10am:
David Vernor, the man behind Vernor surfboards, will be in the shop  10am to 11am. This is a great opportunity to talk boards and design with a local shaper.  Come by to talk surf or browse the rack of in-stock boards. We have Mini Simmons, shortboards, hybrids, eggs, Mini-Mals, HP longboards and Classic Noseriders in the shop. Always hand-made from start to finish in Santa Cruz.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:59 AM   6.5'

LOW: 3:52 PM  -0.5'

HIGH: 10:54 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 - 1/1/2015

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!" - William Arthur Ward



New Day / New Year with endless opportunities and a fresh start.  Take advantage of every moment and strive to achieve.  Resolve to make a difference and see the world with new light and vision.  A crisp, bright and chipper chill morning rings in 2015.  Sunny and magnificent with early temps at 36F and very light S winds.  The buoys read like a bad novel with little to report and less to ride upon.  Pelicans and dolphins dominate the ocean as smoothness rules the day.  A walk on the beach with Corgis will be productive but wave sliding not so much.  Hold out hope as the year is just beginning and is a marathon rather than a sprint. 



CHANNEL:  Beautiful viewing of sunshine over the Marin hills and radiating off the ocean surface.  Ring in the new year at the beach but find pursuits worth undertaking as the surf may not be cooperative.  A festive morning to smell the salt air and dip one's toes but waves size is slappy at less than 1 foot in maximum height. 
 
 
PATCH:  Hear the sound of no waves breaking as the Patch does not rear up or deliver us any gifts.  A myopic view of flat surfaces are to be witnessed but not entered as today holds no promise of wave slides or rides. 

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 8:14 AM 6.5'

LOW: 3:08 PM  -0.3'

HIGH: 10:03 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 - 12/31/2014

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"I drank coffee and read old books and waited for the year to end." - Richard Brautigan



A bright and balmy morning here in BO, with 44 degrees and gentle SE breezes blowing through the pines. Glassy and beautiful, like skyscrapers in the city sun, as no shape of consequence takes hold. Not a single soul in the chilly waters this AM, as there are no ripples on which to slide and shake.



CHANNEL:  The gentle ebb is a sight to ponder, but not one on which to boogie. The rare wiggle of a foot or more is visible, but only at frightening intervals. There are so many experiences on which to feast on a day such as this, but sliding is not one of those.
 
 
PATCH:  Silence and light shines on, as there are are no shapes on which to dance. May the New Year bring you every happiness.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 7:22 AM 6.4'

LOW: 2:18 PM  0.0'

HIGH: 9:06 PM  4.4'

 

 

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 - 12/30/2014

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:
"What we are reluctant to touch often seems the very fabric of our salvation." - Don DeLillo


A bright and unflinching sunlight falls on our village bringing 44 degrees and a breeze of consequence along. Though it is a beautiful day by all standard definitions, to those that ride on the sea, there is a foreboding disappointment. Very little to even convey my friends, as only the pelicans are sitting upon the glassy breakers currently. With even heavier winds arriving as the day moves on, time may be better spent on other outdoor activities...



CHANNEL:  Wind spits the crest off shin-high slow curlers as shadows fall over the groin marker this morning. The rising sun shines forth, illuminating nothing. Don't think twice, it's alright.
 
 
PATCH:  So much of the same to report. No sliders, no SUP, no shirt, no shoes, no service. Heavier winds and vibes on the way, with little room for optimism.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 6:32 AM 6.3

LOW: 1:22 PM 0.5'

HIGH: 7:54 PM 4.2

 

 

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

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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 - 12/29/2014

Inspirational Crystal Quote Of The Day:

"There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot." - John Cage


A cloudless 39 degrees and light offshore winds find the BO in good spirits this morning. The tides are allowing for clear access and have even seen fit to expose a bit of beach. Glassy water is making for very mellow conditions, but that has not limited multiple sliders from being in and about. One-to-two feet at the peak, but long and lean are making some sliders quite content. However, as the winds pick up past mid day, the AM hours may offer the best options.



CHANNEL:  Alas, my lovelies, our channel looks beautiful in the burgeoning light, but this is all she offer to us currently, a gaze of longing. As tides recede even further throughout the morning, expectations are low and this patch of paradise remains free of eggs and logs as of now.
 
 
PATCH:  Despair not, however, as small but slideable rights are in the mix and a baker's dozen are having a go. Again, the morning hours offer the most hope, as the winds and tides do not play to the strengths of our fair jetty. Get here and get in early, for as the sand falls through the glass, so do the chances for sliding...

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 5:40 AM 6.1'

LOW: 12:16 PM 0.5'

HIGH: 7:54 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 - 12/28/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today." - Mark Twain


Balmy and beautiful as the temp climbs to 39F and the skies are streaked with red cumulus clouds.  Sunshine and potential are on tap for the day as a new NW swell starts to arrive and the background S swell adds flavor to the mix.  Again no winds and glassy ocean.  Wave size remains small as the tide heads low but beach access is plentiful and our spirits are resilient with hope for more surf. There is no reason not to get wet as we rely on Mark Twain to lead us forward to greatness.



CHANNEL:  Burgeoning bumps that will break as necessary.  Outgoing tide has the water levels getting low but helping the mini lefts off the Groin that rear up to thigh high.  It is rideable at least and slideable at best.  Suited for amateurs and those seeking solace in an empty lineup.  May need the incoming tide and swell to fill in a bit more to have lusty appeal but there are waves to catch and the day is beach worthy.
 
 
PATCH:  High tide early birds taking advantage of the latest push.  Rights are breaking and have been observed up to waist high and eminently smooth.  Mostly small stuff mid-way and inside at the Snags but enough to get all the longboards pointing towards the beach and sliding waves.  A moderate crowd of 12+ now with more en route.  Low tide is not too low but mind the boils as rocks lurk beneath.  

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 4:48 AM  5.9' 

LOW: 11:02 AM  1.5'

HIGH: 5:00 PM  4.4'

LOW:  10:38 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 - 12/27/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius


Brisk and brilliant morning with skies streaked red and blue.  No winds.  Temp plummets to 35F and covers the ground with crystal diamonds of frost.  Water temp remains around 58F however so still warm if you take a dip.  Most of the presents have been unwrapped and the clean up begins.  All of the holiday swell has evaporated leaving us with warm memories and renewed hope yet little surf in the below knee category.  Morning low tides make getting to the beach a breeze but mind the afternoon high as returns can be dicey.  A great day to get out and about.  Hiking, biking and surfing may be on the list today.




CHANNEL:  Flat-ish with occasional offerings of below knee high lefts.  Enticing as the lineup is currently empty.  Confounding as the size and energy has greatly diminished.  Confusing as a new dose of NW swell is expected and greatly anticipated.  Make the most of what little there is now as tomorrow holds no promises. 
 
 
PATCH:  Glassy and clean.  Bordering on lake-like conditions with very small almost-waves appearing like mirages.  Looks rideable with a big board.  Also looks ankle high + in size.  Dare to be the first and dominate the dojo.  Have yourself a solo expression session and turn that frown upside down.  

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

HIGH: 3:58 AM  5.8' 

LOW: 9:45 AM  1.9'

HIGH: 3:39 PM  4.8'

LOW:  9:40 PM  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 - 12/26/2014

 Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy." - Anton Chekhov


Frisky and frosty morning conditions as temp pops in at 38F.  Crystalline covered hills with full sunshine bursting through.  A grandiose day in many aspects.  Fully fading NW swell and just a whisper of S in the water giving us glorious micro-sliderish conditions today.  Winds are offshore and today looks like a great day to get out and about and enjoy the holiday time off.  Waves are like presents from the ocean and should be enjoyed to their fullest capacity.




CHANNEL:  Offshore spray and 2' waves mark the day.  Tide is low and lots of beach is visible and accessible which has been a rare sight.  Groin bar waves working sliding left and holding up a bit with the help of the wind.  Looking good for longboards right now and incoming tides may push things to new levels.  Show reverence for the offerings and take part in the fun.
 
 
PATCH:  Ankle breakers and knee shakers of the variety popular to the Patch.  Hints of S swell may be a Santa delivery and waves to ride are available to the log jam sect.  Sunny with superb scenery here as well and the incoming tide won't hurt a bit.

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 8:32 AM  2.2'

HIGH: 2:29 PM  5.4'

LOW:  8:46 PM  -0.1'

 

 

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 - 12/25/2014

 WE ARE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS AND WILL RE-OPEN TOMORROW AT 10M

Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart." - Washington Irving


With joy in our hearts we wish you Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  Beautiful Nor Cal morning with sun breaking through the misted mountain tops.  Expectations run high on many levels today.  Enjoy the day with family and friends and visit us tomorrow for your surfing endeavors.  




CHANNEL:  Full of merry and tinsel.
 
 
PATCH:  A touch of cheer and festive moments. 

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 7:25 AM  2.4'

HIGH: 1:28 PM  6.0'

LOW:  7:56 PM  -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 - 12/24/2014

Inspirational crystal quote of the day: 
"There are no facts, only interpretations." - Friedrich Nietzsche


Misty morning hops with a rain chaser on on the menu today. 55 and steady showers on the way make for a heavy tea and sympathy vibration. Many, many people perched on foam, glass, and hope waiting on a gift from St. Nick. The issue today is that they are doing exactly that; waiting. Mid calf whitewater is the only gift being given today, with conditions not set to improve with the tides. Viewings of  your favorite holiday classics and eggnog made with love and cheer are a better option...




CHANNEL:  How many surfers does it take to not catch any slides? One-to-two foot with a side of sloppy and choppy. If you  enjoy a crowded line-up with far from ideal conditions, come on in.
 
 
PATCH: Very similar to that which has been discussed and debated. Not much to be had, but that is clearly stopping no one. SUP and down with extra hot sauce. Please watch the tides, and understand the currents. You'll shoot your eye out. 

PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

Respect the Beach

TIDES:

LOW: 6:26 AM  2.5'

HIGH: 12:34 PM  6.4'

LOW:  7:09 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.