Lost Boys & Co.

Lost Boys & Co... I n a country that is absolutely nuts about their guns, we've come to the conclusion that we might just have to join ranks with the armed citizenry.  Look, there have been pea shooters for ages, salad shooters for those armed vegans and potato guns for all those young spuds looking to put out someone's eye.  So, we decided that the only reasonable thing to do was adapt the arsenal to fit the environment.  In our case that would be a SuperSoaker®, a muscly version of the squirt gun (which, by the way has it's place in close hand-to-hand exchanges) that can shoot up to 30' depending on how strong you are and prevailing winds.  In photo #1 the Professor takes a shot at JP on the pier, soaking his Nikes and chasing away a fisherman.  In photo #2, he blasts Morgan Sliff when she tried to sneak up on him from behind...  No one took off in front of him all morning long... S urf was starting to rise as dawn broke this morning.  10 miles visibility and part

Lost Boys & Co... T hese men are considered armed and dangerous...  Turns out that Jetski was going out with a model and they were hers.  By that time Jetski had left the city and couldn't turn back, despite her being unarmed.  He put them in his arm-oire and forgot about them...  The whole thing was disarming, but at least it wasn't the pits...  She kept those... B rilliant morning with 15 miles visibility and clear skies.  Winds were steady offshore by 3.3kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temp was 51.3º and the water was 60.1º.  High tide was at 11:16am +4.3' and low tide follows at 5:54pm +0.6'.  We have a west swell out of 270º at 3.9' and it was a solid 3' to 4' and worth  the paddle...  Supposed to get bigger mañana and even bigger on the weekend... H appy Hour tomorrow night, Friday the 29th, will be at the Mermaid at 5:30pm.  LoLa says to dress warmly, we say that we'll try to sit inside and take over the corner booth.  This will

Lost Boys & Co... I t's another Hermosa sunrise... A bit cloudy this morning with 10 miles visibility.  Winds were offshore by 6.3kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 48.0º and the water is 59.7º.  High tide is at 10:39am +4.9' and low tide will back in the pluses at 5:24pm +0.1'.  We have a west swell out of 272º at 2.3' and it was 3' on the rising tide with a few corners here and there... S tingrays are pretty docile unless you step on them.  Looks like that would be pretty unavoidable here...  Then there's this twister of tuna that almost looks scary as it rolls into the diver.  Hoping he didn't have a tuna sandwich for lunch and they're in a vindictive mood.  The bubbles can give you away... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... Y ou get pretty used to seeing surf photos with glassy water and perfect windswept waves.  Sometimes it's boiling, foaming and merciless.  Then you turn around, have a cup of coffee and wait for it to clean up... A beautiful morning with 15+ miles visibility under a hazy sun.  Winds were offshore by 7.0kts and the sea surface was smooth to almost glassy.  The air temperature was 53.9º and the water was 59.7º, but registered 62 on the beach.  High tide was at 10:03am +5.4' and low tide was at 4:53pm -0.3'.  We have a WSW swell out of 251º at 2.6' and it was a 3' high tide morning with some fun ones on the outside...  Not to mention the Supersoaker®...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... W e were walking through the factory the other day and we stopped, we hate to say this, dead in our tracks.  We thought it was the grim reaper checking out his new surfboard.  Turns out it was none other than Jetski checking out his new board and just glorying in the details, the whiteness of the freshly mown foam and the perfectly subtle symmetry of the entire package... B ut we shook him out of his reverie and we hit the water at Hermosa under blue, cloudless skies with 20 miles visibility.  Winds were strong offshore by 8.1kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 53.6º early, warming to 69º midday.  the water was 59.5º at the buoy and a posted 62 at the pier.  High tide was at 9:29am +5.8' and low tide was at 4:22pm -0.7'.  We have a west swell out of 260º at 3.9'.  It was 4' with some bigger outsides and peaky high tide conditions. ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... N ow we're waiting for the wave(s)...   You know that the waves this blast caused on Bikini Atoll probably weren't as big as the ones El Niño is kicking up all along the coast.  We're just trying to put things in perspective here... C lear skies this morning, a welcome respite from the cloudies, with 20 miles visibility.  Winds were offshore by 6.5kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temp was 53.3º and the water remains at 60.1º.  Often we've expressed some amazement at the consistently warm temps over the last two seasons.  The LA Times featured an article today that announced that the last two years have been high temp record breakers.  At one point they said that if 2016 breaks the record it will be the first time in history that this has happened 3 years in a row!  They said, "The first detailed global temperature measurements were recorded in 1880 (19 years before Redondo Beach was incorporated.)  Since then, nine of the ten warme

Lost Boys & Co... NO , in this photo (#1) it doesn't look that big.  But we're here to tell you there were some big ones on the outside and if you weren't careful, you might get pile-driven through your board like Jack Langdon did (#2.)  We're saying it had to be about an 8' face and he didn't flinch.  He made the drop, pig-dogged the turn and then stood up in the yawning gap as it turned inside out.  He looked to be standing pretty straight up and down and almost in the middle when he got nailed.  Are there warranties on Flower Surfboards? C loudy and 5 miles visibility with drizzlations early, tapering off throughout the morning.  Winds were calm and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 55.1º and the water is holding at 60.3º.  High tide was at 6:07am +6.1' and low tide was LOW at 1:20pm -0.7'.  We have a west swell out of 234º at 4.6', but it was 4' to 6' and obviously bigger for Jack Langdon...  And by the way Redondo

Lost Boys & Co... T hat's "techt" not "tek-ed"... T he "Box Brothers" ride again... C loudy and looking like it might rain.  3 miles visibility while the winds are lightly onshore by about 2kts.  The sea surface is a bit rippled.  The air temperature is 55.4 and the water is 60.3.  High tide was at 5:16am +5.8' and low tide will be at 12:32pm -0.2'.  We have a west swell out of 210 at 5.2' and it was 3' to 6' depending on the time and location... T his photo of Glenn Frey is for Ivan.... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

 Lost Boys & Co... E very once in while, one of these beauties comes rolling through.  Maybe that's why we're out there so often?  Just trying to get lucky.   It's been a good season to be lucky...  ( photo credit: Gidget for "Goofy Foot Quarterly" ) O vercast, cloudy and barely 3 miles visibility.  Winds were onshore, by 5.6kts knocking down the surf and riling up the surface (in a bad way...)  The air temperature was 55.6 and the water is 60.8.  Low tide was late at 11:35am +0.4' and high tide will be at 5:44pm +3.3'.  We're gearing up for some big tidal swings with highs in the am and minus tides in the pm.  We have a west swell out of 264 at 5.2' and it was 4' to 5' at most spots, but bumpy and not so deluxe...  Maybe mañana... L ucky?  How about Trevor LaShure at Burnout last week.  This is one of those moments when everything you've been practicing comes into play.  You can be as prepared as you want, but you still have to hav

Lost Boys & Co... P hotos #1 & #2 were taken minutes apart and of essentially the same scene.  What a difference a little light makes!  It is interesting how you can be sitting out there and the sun pops out and the whole feeling of the session changes... C loudy this morning with 2 to 3 miles visibility.  Even a bit of drizzle falling in some places.  Winds were offshore until about 11am at 2.7kts and the sea surface was calm.  The air temp was a chilly 48.3º and the water was 60.1º.  Low tide was at 7:14am +1.9' and high tide will follow at 12:52pm +4.1'.  Still enjoying a west swell out of 260º at 5.2' and it was 4' to 7' depending on where you were sitting... D oes your surf shop look like this?  Morgan Sliff was invited to attend a shop party at Becker's featuring Kirra Lingman playing guitar and at least eight bags of fries provided by Morgan.  "We'll take fries with that San-O model.  Supersize them both..."  ✠ "When the surf br

Lost Boys & Co... O ur favorite surf photographer of late has been Anthony Renna.  His water shots always seem to have the kind of tension and beauty that one feels in the impact zone.  This lined up Hermosa left suggests both of those things... S ome clouds this morning with 15 miles visibility.  Winds were light offshore by 2.5kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temp was 51.5 and the water is still 60.4.  High tide was at 11:44am +4.8' and low tide is late at 6:34pm +0.0'.  We have a west swell out of 264 at 6.2' and depending on where you were it could've been 4' to 8'. M eanwhile down at Burnout, there were some guys getting barreled on the outside overhead bombers.  We were so busy concentrating on this guys takeoff that we didn't notice whatever it was in front of him.  Duck diver, porpoise, something more sinister?  Looks kinda big... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... S unsets get a lot of ink, but often sunrises are just as spectacular.  This morning over Hermosa ( the ) Beach... C loudy this morning with 10 miles visibility.  Winds were offshore by 6.3kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 45.1º and the water was 60.4º.  It's feeling like winter now, if you were nostalgic for cold weather.  High tide was at 10:50am +5.5' and low tide will be at 5:49pm -0.4' for you clam-digging pleasure.  We have a strong west swell out of 269º at 5.2' and it was 4' to 7' at most spots...  We have it on good authority, that Breakwall yesterday was flirting with triple-overhead size mackers... L ike most things, there are often two ways to handle a situation.  In the first case, the parents and students counter-protested the Westboro Baptist Church when they picketed Redondo High.  They were peaceful, happy and committed.  In the second case, when the picketers stopped by for lunch at Brother's

Lost Boys & Co... S ome waves this week making folks look like they knew what they were talking about when they mentioned "El Niño."  Photo #1 Shows El Ché slotted in one of the left peelers that came through this chilly Saturday morning last week.  He got a couple of these...  (Photo credit:  Morgan Sliff, taking time off for a few minutes from "366 Days In A Row ") C lear cool morning with 20 miles visibility.  Winds were steady offshore at 5.4kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 51.0º and the water was 60.1º at the buoy.  High tide was at 10:04am +6.0' and low tide is at 5:07pm -0.8'.  We have a west swell out of 265º at 6.2' and depending on your 1020 it was 4' to 6' to 8' to BIG at the Breakwall. A couple of stills from Gidget's video this morning.  You could hear the guy in the tube yelling from 16th St.  After it closed out at the end, this rainbow arced across the frame.  If you follow her on Facebook,

Lost Boys & Co... A cloudy, still morning, yesterday, as the friends of Danger Boy paddled out to bid him a fond farewell.  Stories were shared, flowers were sent floating and the cry of "Danger Boy AWAAAY!",echoed down the beach.  Photographer René Evette caught some of the salient moments, including a pod of dolphins that came to share the moment...  Many thanks to Ronnie Garcia and the folks at Brother's for both the food and venue!  Thinking Danger Boy would have been proud... C loudy this morning with 10 miles visibility.  Winds were offshore by 6.4kts and the sea surface was smooth to glassy.  The air temperature was 51.3 and the water is holding steady at 60.4, but feeling a tad cooler in the surfline.  High tide at 9:22am +6.3' and low tide will be at 4:28pm -1.0'.  We have a west swell out of 264 at 4.3' and it was 4' to 5' at most spots...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... A s a gentle rain falls on us this evening, we're hoping that things clear up for the morning... A reminder... Paddle out for DANGER BOY Tomorrow, Sunday, January 10th, 2016  9am at Sapphire St. (A little north of the main break) Reception - Brother's Burritos (East side parking lot) 11am  24 11th St. Hermosa Beach Danger Boy Awaaay! ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... D on't Forget: Paddle Out for DANGER BOY!! Sunday, January 10, 2016  9am at Sapphire St. (North of the jetty) Reception:  Brother's Burritos, 24 11th St. Hermosa Beach, CA DANGER BOY AWAAAY! S ome big ones today.  These photos don't do them justice.  They're both of Phil Fisher, Redondo Soccer Coach.  If you could weather the paddle you probably deserved to be out there...  6' to 8' with bigger outsides...  More next week...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... Danger Boy Paddle Out:  The Paddle Out for Danger Boy will be on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 9am at Sapphire Beach in Redondo (a little north of the break so we're not in the way.)  After the paddle out there will be a reception at Brother's Burritos (24 11th St. Hermosa Beach, 90254) at 11am.  For those who don't wish to paddle, they can watch from the beach or the upper sidewalk above Sapp hire. Danger Boy Awaaay!! A few guys out this morning dodging the mackers.  About a mile visibility and gray, cloudy, rainy skies.  Winds were variable, starting offshore early and then changing on-shore big-time around 9:30am.  From 5 to 15kts and the sea surface started out with a bumping-roll and turning into full-on chop.  Currently gusting to 17kts.  The air temp was 51.5º and the water was 60.1º, but is almost sure to drop with the wind.  High tide was at 6:22am +5.6' and low tide will drain to a -0.1' at 1:35pm.  We have a wild west swell out of 261

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Lost Boys & Co... T he latest in a long line of Sea Sprites, Morgan Sliff celebrates day #168 after hitting the surf at Sapphire.  Sea sprite pose #7.  Sapphire was 3' to 4' with some nice "A" frames, but in most places it was a bit wilder and woollier... C louds and rain with almost 2 miles visibility.  Winds are persistent out of the SE at 8.3kts gusting to over 12kts, but the surface remains relatively smooth, due to the rain.  The air is 55.6º and the water is 60.6º, everything seeming warmer with a bit of cloud cover holding down the warm.  High tide was at 5:48am +5.2' and low tide will be at 1:01pm +0.4'.  We have a WSW swell out of 258º at 6.2' and it's 5' to 7' at most spots.  Can be a bit intimidating, but not for you!  Go gett'um... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... F riday night was the kickoff Happy Hour of the year and it morphed into a birthday celebration for Ivan, who's birthday is the 31st, but really needs a couple of days to celebrate it correctly.  There is no truth to the rumor that the cake set the Tiki Bar on fire and it burned to the ground.  It was merely a hole in the roof and that was easily patched with some spare palm fronds...  Once there was a hole, the smoke went right out...  ( photo credit:  René Evette, "Burning The Candle At Both Ends Quarterly" )  W ho let the dogs out?  Lilly Panda Cheeseburger (🌾🐼🍔) decided she wanted a "puppy" themed birthday party.  Honestly, the costumes beat the hell out of the "Princesses" party...   T his morning everyone was scanning the horizontal looking for some precipitation, but so far nada.  12miles visibility and cloudy skies.  Winds were offshore by 10.1kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was a relatively war