What Jellyfish Know That We Don't Thursday Surf & Culture Report

 
Lost Boys & Co...

Jellyfish actually know a lot of stuff that we have no idea about, but for starters, they just happen to be one of the most relaxed animals in the ocean.  This alone puts them high on our list.  They are considered less stressed than manatees, sloths and contented cows...

Foggy this morning with 200yds visibility at checkout clearing as the morning progressed.  Winds were light offshore by 1.9kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temp was 53.3 and the water is holding steady at 61.3.  High tide was at 10:11am +6.5' and low tide follows at 5:21pm -1.3'.  There's a west swell out of 262º at 2.6' and it was 3' and as the tide got higher the surf started to have a modicum of shape.  In fact it didn't look good at all until we watched Danny Connell connect the dots on a zipper that ran from the pier all the way to the beach at the end of the berm.  If that wasn't enough, Sean Larned was likewise skating on some rapid fire sections on the north side of the pier.  Even though we have heard that Trump isn't going to let us surf north of the pier, we have procured our visas and plan to make the trip soon...

Walking along the beach on some of the recent low tides gave the Professor pause to take a look at some of the designs the retreating water left (#2).  This image alternately looks like flames or the forest surrounding Sleeping Beauty...

Sara Silva and the Professor (#3) welcoming in the New Year.

Remember that we'll be gathering at Samba (the old Blue Moon Saloon) for Happy Hour this week!  5:30, Friday on the patio, where it might be a tad cold, so dress warmly.  Our bartender Mark can also assist by providing strong drink to warm your innards!
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"When the surf breaks, we'll fix it"
The Professor!!





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