Lost Boys & Co.

Lost Boys & Co... H ere we have a photo of Pope Francis finally giving a dispensation to all accordion players!  He said that they had labored too long on the fringes of entertainment and now it's time that they assume their rightful place.  Of course he failed to say where that rightful place might be, but this is a first step...  Next?  Maybe a married clergy?... A n absolutely brilliant Thanksgiving morning here in LA-la Land!  Cloudless skies and 20+ miles visibility.  Winds are offshore by 5.6kts and the sea surface is lightly brushed by the gusts.  The air temp is 66.3˚ and the water is 65.1˚.  Low tide was at 6:03am +2.7' and high tide will follow at 12:00noon at 5.2'.  We have a WSW swell at 1.6' and it's 1' to 2' and might get better as the tide fills in... S omeone asked, "Why are you two dressed like that?"  The Professor answered matter-of-factly, "It was Tuesday."  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  

Lost Boys & Co... T he berm went up at 7am and by 10 the kids were sledding.  This is winter SoCal style... A brilliantly clear morning with +20miles visibility and nary a cloud in the sky.  Winds were off gently at 3.3kts and the sea surface was smooth to glassy.  The water clarity was at least 15 to 20'.  The air temperature was 57.9˚ and the water was an accommodating 65.1˚.  High tide was at 10:08am +6.1' and low tide will be at 5:31am -0.6'.  We are enjoying a west swell out of 265˚ at 3.0' and it's being amped to 3' to 5' with some fat outsiders.  Wait for the tide and you'll score... T he announcement this morning was met with some disappointment.  Brother's will be closed Thanksgiving day...  However, it will reopen on what is now being hailed as "Black Bean Friday", the 28th...  If you look closely, you might see a couple of the crew... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... H igh in the Hermosan Alps, Gumby discusses the efficacy of wind sprints on the leeward side with Capitán Donaldo (recently returned from the Big Island.)... B luewater Grill for Happy hour tonight, 5:30pm.  Going for the fire pit outside - dress warmly in case it's a fail... A cloudless morning with 20+ miles visibility.  The wind was onshore from the get-go, bumped but not a deal breaker at 3.3kts.  The air was a comfortable 60.3˚ and the water is still 65.5˚.  High tide was at 7:40am +6.2' and low tide follows at 2:39pm -0.4'.  There's a diminishing 5.2' west swell out of 271˚ and it was 3' to 5'...  Better than you'd imagine... P rofessors Trelawney and Snipe, reluctantly allow themselves to be photographed outside of the "Two Brooms Bar" somewhere north of London, near Hogwarts...  Rumors abound...  Also in attendance was Voldemort himself.  He and Snape were doing shots of butter beer and tequila...  Ah magic...  ✠

Lost Boys & Co... W e took this shot from the Hermosa Pier this morning.  There were some great looking waves, except for the fact that you had to get to where they were breaking...  Then when you'd get there, they'd be somewhere else...  A few stray clouds early this morning, turning cloudy in the pm.  Winds were off by 3.7kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temp was 55.5˚ and the water was 65.8˚ - don't reach for the booties just yet.  High tide was at 7:10am +6.0' and low tide will follow at 2:04pm -0.1'.  We had a strong west swell out of 268˚ at 5.6' and it was 4' to 6' at most spots... W ednesday morning while deciding that there wouldn't be a surf contest, this rain cell passed south of El Porto.  It turned this brilliant orange as the rising sun lit it up...  Contest Friday morning, starts at 6:30a

Lost Boys & Co... O h yeah, these things are great until someone gets their tongue stuck on too cold a scoop!  It happened to Barry Santos and his tongue ended up looking like a foot-long pig's tail.  Then again, his social life really took off after that...   H igh clouds obscuring a cool sun, but still 20+ miles of visibility.  A chilly wind out of the NNE at 7.2kts and the sea surface had a distinct ripple going.  The air was a brisk 55.9˚ and the water was 66.0˚, making for the really first fall-like morning we've had.  High tide was at 6:18am +5.4' and low tide drains the basin at 12:57pm +0.8'.  We have a WSW swell out of 262˚ at 2.6' and it's that and a bit more on the outside.  Beautiful manes on crystal waves this morning.  A little walled, but a little patience paid off... R emember RUHS Vs El Segundo, mañana El Porto! ✠  "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... I t was a tad chilly this morning, but not quite cool enough for this bad boy.  Yes, a full knit body suit!  Not quit sure how you get in or how you get out after they've sewn you into the thing...  Not recommended for wearing underneath your clothes...  Or your wetsuit... A few clouds this morning and almost 20 miles visibility.  Winds were offshore by 2.6kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air was 57.9˚, which was plenty cold for us and the water was 67.3˚.  High tide was at 5:53am +5.0' and low tide will be at 12:53pm 1.4'.  We had a decreasing WSW swell out of 245˚ at 2.6' and it was 2' with some 3 to 4' outsides... R edondo surf meet against El Segundo this Wednesday at El Porto at 6:30am.  Come on down...   ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... W e ran that pic of Tate Curran out the back a couple of days ago.  Carefully perched on the tip, this is how it looked from the front...  S ome pounders out there this morning!  It was overcast and gray with 10 miles visibility and not much contrast between the sea and air.  Winds were offshore by 2.7kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temp was 60.6˚ and the water is 66.9˚, slightly diluted by the fierce drizzle we were lashed with last night.  (Have you changed your windshield wipers lately?  You haven't used them since last March.  Change those damned things!)  Low tide was at 9:47am 2.9' and high tide rises less than a foot at 2:44pm +3.8'.  We have a 3.3' swell out of 262˚ west and it's getting amplified to 4' to 5' and turning inside-out for your tube riding pleasure...  Of course you might have to get a bit torqued on a few to get a good one... W e thought that it's not too early to get some ideas percolating fo

Lost Boys & Co... N o, this isn't a new form of punishment or a time-out...  Lilly Panda Cheeseburger has adapted the traditional "chair" structure into a more versatile mode of sitting-lounging.  We tried this on an adult and they are still trying to extricate themselves...  We are working on a more "age friendly" prototype... P artly cloudy with a definite "fall" crispiness.  10 miles visibility with offshore winds to 3.6kts.  The sea surface was smooth. 57.3˚ in the air and 67.6˚ and holding in the water.  Low tide was at 8:00am +3.2' and high tide follows at 1:11pm +4.1'.  We have a building west swell out of 261˚ at 2.3' and it was 2' to 3', poor to fair conditions.  A west/northwest swell on tap for the next couple of days, peaking tomorrow...  check'em out... Z ane's for happy hour tomorrow at 5:30pm.  It's on the big corner of Hermosa Blvd. and Pier Avenue.  We're not going to tell you which corner.  The

Lost Boys & Co... S orry, can't get enough of those "moon and the pier" shots... "Drizzle Watch™" continues throughout the Beach Cities as clouds and overcast blanket the sky.  Residents note the strong onshore winds 3 to 5kts and fear that the choppy sea conditions might last for days.  A chilly 61.3˚ this morning with the sea temperature at 67.6˚.  Low tide was at 6:14am 3.1' and high tide was at high noon at 4.6'.  We had a mixed up 2.6' swell out of the west 268˚, translating to an inconsistent 2' to 3' wally jumble.  Fear runs rampant that drizzle might turn to rain and then who knows what's next...  M ail delivery at the Topaz International Trump Tower is always an exciting part of the day...  especially when we have a fire going...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... S ometimes black and white tells you everything you need to know about an image.  Keianu Diers perched purposely on the nose.  Great hair by the way... T he season's first DRIZZLE WATCH, began at midnight and continued throughout the morning.  Various reports came from correspondents in every corner of the South Bay and as far away as Hawthorne  Blvd. ( the west side of the street) .  Scattered drops were observed, driving conditions were thrown into chaos and dozens of citizens removed their sunglasses in order to get a better look at the surf.  Things will be worse in the morning... W e were so flummoxed by the overcast yesterday that we couldn't even pull out a report.  Still overcast this morning with 7.5miles visibility.  Winds were out of the SE by 2.5kts and the sea surface was smooth to glassy.  The air temperature was 61.3˚ and the water is 67.6˚.  Low tide was early at 5:06am +2.9' and high tide was at 11:09am +5.1'.  We have a west swell

Lost Boys & Co... V ery blue, very fast, very Danger Boy...  The new Danger Mobile...  Only one small problem: no racks... Still summer here in Lotus Land.  Cloudless skies and 20+miles visibility.  Winds were out of the SE at 6.6kts and the sea surface was smooth to glassy.  The air temp was 68.0˚ and the water is a very nice 68.5˚.  A very high tide at 8:01am +6.7' and a very low tide at 2:51pm -0.7'.  The swell is 2.0' out of the WSW 237˚ and as the tide went out it got to be about 3' and some good ones...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... I f you didn't vote, you'll get the government you deserve...  You might get it anyway, but voting gives you the right to complain... F ull moon and the Hermosa pier just before dawn...  Seals barking at the moon...  It could only mean one thing - Jimmy Thomas is back in town...  A few clouds and 20+ miles visibility, with winds out of the NE by 7.3kts.  The sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 60.0˚ and the water was 68.5˚.  High tide was at 6:51am +6.3' and low tide was at 1:25pm -0.1' to start a weeks worth of minus tides.  We have a west swell out of 260˚ at 2.3' and that was about it, 2' to 3'.  Looking pretty small in the forecast so find your paddle, check your bike or lube-up those skates... F rom the archives:  Standing in the shadow of one of the oldest living things on earth (the Bristlecone Pines,) the Professor, Tio Ted and Danger Boy doff their sombreros.  They were going on about the first time they had seen t

Lost Boys & Co... A fter the local news people scared the shit out of everyone about the impending "Killer Storm" we ended up with almost enough rain to open some of the drains.  One of the ones that did pop in spectacular fashion was the outfall next to the Chart House.  They forgot to clear the sand in front of the drain and it blew sideways to the north.  It created a black lagoon from 1st St. to 4th St.  By the time we got there, it was percolating through the sand and leaving this swath of smelly black detritus on the beach.  That was the bad news.  The good news was that the black water never got to the ocean, so it was relatively clean!  C lear skies this morning, with 20+ miles visibility and winds out of the northeast by 7.3kts.  The sea surface was smooth.  The air was a relatively chilly 57.2˚ and the water was 68.9˚ and felt 70.  High tide was at 6:15am +5.8' and low tide will be at 12:36pm +0.5'.  With the full moon this week there'll be some