Storm just blew through. Some stellar force of nature @ Sunny Cove & Secrets. Santa Cruz. Oh yeah, Merry Christmas or whatever floats your holiday boat. And a big version.

I’m on vacation for a bit. Somewhere warmer than this and with less sharks. Back in a week… Back. No dolphins, but lots of turtles. Oh yeah, no sharks, either.

Time: 8am Tide: High going to low Crew: The Brit Size: 5-7 foot swells. 3-4 wave sets. The occassional rogue wave outside at Suicide Peak. Vibe: Three non-local short boarderss. Not crowded. Ride: Wasn’t expecting much as the surf report called for mediocre waves. Turned out to be classic Rockview waves. Rights that just went… More

Time: 8am Tide: Still way low, both reefs exposed, rising Crew: The Dad, The Brit Size: 9-10 foot swells. Long period. More inconsistent as the tide rose. Vibe: Longboarders who can’t surf. Lots of spongers at Wind’n’Sea. Ride: This was the tail end of the swell which meant biggers waves, but fewer of them. We… More

Time: 8am Tide: Way Low, both reefs exposed, rising Crew: The Dad Size: Boardz says: Head, Lola says: 9-10 feet Vibe: Way mellow, two short boarders way outside catching absolutely nothing. Ride: Lowlow tide pushed all the rides further outside. The reflections from the exposed reefs made for lots bumps and generally crappiness on the… More