I think today is going to be the apex of this current wave pulse.  And it was glorious.  Shoulder-to-head high waves, glassy water, light breeze, short period, frolicking dolphins... The water was … [Read more...]

There was a disturbance in the force today.  The morning started out with a fair amount of wind, so the water was choppy right from dawn.  The waves were angrier than yesterday as well, harder to … [Read more...]

I knew that a swell was on the way, but I was busy all weekend so I didn't pay too much attention.  So I was pumped when I biked up to the pier and saw the waves pumping. Glassy water, clear skies, … [Read more...]

It was a small day and we knew that going in.  But poor Josh hadn't been out in forever what with his boat sculpture and getting sick.  Peter rolled up shortly after and said Tracy was already out … [Read more...]

Another great day as the awesome swell that made for a superb Hurley Pro at Trestles fades.  The wind hadn't picked up too much and the sun came out, so I rode down for an afternoon surf.  It was … [Read more...]

With the big swell on the way, we first tried hitting up Dockweiler in hopes of catching some of the swell without the crowds, but we were out of luck.  So we caravaned down to El Porto and paddled … [Read more...]

It had been about 5 days since I'd been out and the buzz was that there was a gnarly swell on the way.  I went out with the main intent of just getting out to paddle about and get everything … [Read more...]

One good reason to surf the dawn patrol at El Porto was the parking lot meters didn't start until 9am. Get in the water at 645, surf for two hours, a quick rinse in the shower next to the stairs and … [Read more...]

Stole a quick hour to paddle out and catch some waves.  Still have a lot of work to do today, so I forewent video and pics (sorry) to help save time.  What a fun little day it was.  The waves were … [Read more...]