The Best Is Past

Things are really winding down as we head into a time of smaller to unsurfable waves and inclement weather. Like Mark over at StormSurf said, "Hope you got your fill while the table was full."

There is some small hope that a small 20 second pulse showing now on the farway buoy will develop into something that will have positive residual effects for NorCal, but if it does it will surely be short lived.

Posted images today show satellite data for low level winds in the NE Pac still looking good but with the sea surface and wind analysis (black and white) showing the effects of a developing storm (red circle) moving our way, about 1250 miles from the bay.

This system, combined with a split jetstream that will be driving rain and wind downcoast from the northwest, will probably produce the raw wind swell the forecasters are talking about. Predictions indicate that SoCal will not get a free get out of jail card or exemption from the wet weather either.

The SUP experience does not solely rely on waves for it's generation of fun...so while conditions are not of the storm variety, getting out for a paddle in our beautiful ocean is always an option. Let us then "walk on the water" together.

Meanwhile, our wave quality and quantity has been exceptional North, South and Center this past couple weeks...did I say "Life is Good!"

Give thanks with a grateful heart.