Ahoy there SoCal! Been away for a long weekend so just getting back into the groove of the ocean but WHOA…we’re having a little change of pace here eh? Clouds…south winds and a chance of showers? There’s actually some decent swell in the water but the south winds are making a mess of it. We’re looking at the backside of the lat WNW swell…some shoulder/HH surf Monday morning but the next storm front will be making it’s way to town mid-morning and it looks like the south and west winds will be around for the first part of the week and pretty gusty over the next few days. That being said we have a few swells still in our window. We’re looking at NW swells with more angle on them compared to the previous weeks of surf. Look for some more HH+ surf for Valentine’s Day (Tuesday) with surf peaking late afternoon and dropping off through the day Wed to about waist/chest high. The next series of short WN swells will roll through Thurs/Fri with waist high surf and then some slightly juicier surf for the second half of Sat as a NW swell starts to build midday and peaks early Sunday with some shoulder/HH surf. It still looks like some decent storms brewing over by Japan so fear not…winter swells are still on the way!
The weather has definitely taken a turn for the worse. Yes, that dreaded WINTER WEATHER! The Jet Stream has shifted and now, instead of arching up and over CA the Jet Stream is taking aim and landing smack dab in our laps! Yep, we’re looking at a pretty cold front for Monday with scattered rain showers all day and through Tuesday. More showers possible Wed and then again Sun. In between we’re looking at partial sunshine along the coast but certainly some cooler air temps (low 60s) with Thurs/Fri being the warmest of the week. The bummer part is the gusty S and W winds over the next few days. Winds should calm down after Wednesday’s weather front moves through. Water temps still in the high 50s and we’re seeing some mild water movement for the first part of the day with the evening sessions still seeing a moderate tide swing late into the night. Nothing too hairy though and the late tide swing should provide a nice push for some fun waves.
Stay warm…hope everyone has a nice warm suit and plenty of rubber to keep them warm! And of course, don’t forget…don’t surf in POO!
Later!
Mish
Ocean Notes:
1) Ok, we’ve all heard about climate change but now this is getting serious…climate change could seriously affect chocolate production! Yes, it’s time to do something…before chocolate production ceases as we know it and we all perish! Or just start eating salty chips. Read on… http://www.latimes.com/news/local/environment/la-me-gs-valentines-day-destroyed-by-climate-change-20120210,0,6234196.story
2) If you’re running a little behind on your V-Day gift shopping here are some GREEN ideas for that last minute shopping. http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/gift-guides/10-great-green-gifts-for-valentines-day/
3) Brazil’s got some pretty hot…um, rippin’ surfers. Check out these pics from the Hang Loose Pro…YOWZA! http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/hang-loose-pro-full-story_66952/
4) Surf porn it is! Nothing but the best…this in from last week’s gorgeous session at Mavs. Big and beautiful! http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/mavericks-swell-photos_66889/
5) And speaking of Mavs…they’re making a Jay Moriarty movie and what does it look like when they make a movie at Mavs? Looks like chaos to me! You decide! Especially when all of the cast has to go surf before they shoot cause it’s just so darn good and glassy! http://www.mavsurfer.com/mav_news/?p=178
Tides for La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf) starting with February 13, 2012.
http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.dir/californiasites.html
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
M 13 High 12:38 AM 5.0 6:34 AM Set 10:02 AM 70
13 Low 7:34 AM 0.8 5:32 PM
13 High 1:32 PM 2.9
13 Low 6:37 PM 1.6
Tu 14 High 1:43 AM 4.9 6:34 AM Rise 12:17 AM 59
14 Low 9:12 AM 0.6 5:33 PM Set 10:50 AM
14 High 3:34 PM 2.6
14 Low 7:53 PM 2.1
W 15 High 3:03 AM 4.9 6:33 AM Rise 1:21 AM 48
15 Low 10:46 AM 0.2 5:34 PM Set 11:44 AM
15 High 5:38 PM 2.9
15 Low 9:39 PM 2.3
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