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Archive for 2008

Surf Report 12-29-08

December 29th, 2008, 7:15 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Good Monday morning surfers.  Well this is about the worst December we’ve seen in a while.  Once again it’s pretty small and weak.  So mini groms go enjoy it!!

It’s mostly clean or light offshore with a tiny amount of west northwest energy in the water.  That’s offering some pretty gutless sectiony lines with a few fun ones if you’re on a log.

Most OC beaches are running about ankle to knee high with the top spots pulling thigh to waist high waves with an occasional bigger one.

At 9:22 a.m the tide climbs up to a 5.8 high which will have some spots pretty swamped and shut down mid morning.  The tide then drains out to a negative 0.5 low at 4:46 this afternoon.

If you’re gonna grab a grovel session break out the 4/3 full and the booties with the water temp hanging between 54 and 56 degrees.

For more surf info. check out surfline.com

Have at it!!

ASP Steps It Up for 2009

December 29th, 2008, 6:24 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Pro surfers from all over the world are gearing up for the start of the Association of Surfing Professionals 2009 Tour.  A number of World Qualifying Series events take place on the West Coast with a few right here in the Southland.  For starters, the Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro at Trestles in San Clemente will move up from an ASP 4-Star to a 6-Star event next year.  That means more prize money and much stiffer competition.  The O’neill Coldwater Classic in Santa Cruz will bump up from a 4-Star to a 6-Star Prime, offering the most points possible for a WQS contest.  O’neill has also added the new 6-Star O’neill Coldwater Canada event.  This contest will take place a week prior to the Santa Cruz competition. 

If you’re a longboard competitor listen to this… the ASP North America schedule has added a handful of new events to the longboard tour next year.  There will be five new 1-Star contests sponsored by several different companies.  Each event will include both men’s and women’s divisions.  For more info. check out aspworldtour.com.

Surf Report 12-28-08

December 28th, 2008, 9:09 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Good Sunday morning surf addicts.  Well it’s looking pretty micro out there.  If you’re a mini grom you’re stoked otherwise forget about it.

It’s mostly clean or light offshore with a very small amount of remnant west northwest energy in the water.  That recipe is making for some super weak sectiony lines with a few workable corners at some of the better beach breaks. 

Most OC beaches are running about ankle to knee high with the standout spots pulling thigh to waist high waves with maybe a plus set if you’re lucky.  Do yourself a favor and break out a log!!

At 8:50 a.m the tide pushed up to a six foot high which has some spots completely shut down now.  The tide then drains out to a negative 0.7 low at 4:15 this afternoon.

If you’re really feeling desperate, throw on the 4/3 fullsuit and maybe the booties with the water temp at most spots hanging between 54 and 56 degrees.

For more surf info. check out surfline.com

Good luck!!

First Stop of the 2009 ASP WQS

December 27th, 2008, 5:42 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

The 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series and World Championship Tour have wrapped up for the year, but it’s almost time for the start of the 2009 season.  The O’neill Sebastian Inlet Pro presented by Ron Jon Surf Shop is the first stop of the 2009 ASP WQS.  The 4-Star event will feature more than 200 of the best surfers from around the globe all battling it out for an $85,000 prize purse at Florida’s Sebastian Inlet.  Last years SI Pro was won by San Clemente local Patrick Gudaskaus. The contest takes place January 12th-18th.  To watch the live action of the O’neill Sebastian Inlet Pro, check out go211.com.

Surf Report 12-27-08

December 27th, 2008, 8:00 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Waking up with the waves on Saturday.  Well it looks like there could be a fun window at some point later on today.  We’ve got fairly clean conditions with a light to moderate offshore wind.

As far as the waves go, it’s hanging on the small and inconsistent side with some of the more exposed beach breaks offering a few playful waves.  There’s mostly fading west northwest energy in the water.  That recipe is making for some soft broken up lines with a few rippable corners to pick off.  Things should improve once that tide drains out a bit.

At 8:18 a.m the tide climbs up to a six foot high which has some spots pretty swamped or even shut down right now.  It then drains out to a negative 0.7 low at 3:44 this afternoon.

If you’re planning on paddling throw on at least the 4/3 full and the booties with the water temp at most spots hanging between 54 and 56 degrees.

For more surf info. check out surfline.com

Have fun out there!!

Surf City USA Rose Parade Float

December 26th, 2008, 9:25 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

If you’re going to watch or attend the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade, keep your eyes peeled for the float with the surfing theme.  The city of Huntington Beach in honor of its 100th anniversary is presenting its first-ever float in the 120th Rose Parade.  The 55-foot long and 30-foot high “Surfing Family Float” features waves, surfboards, local ocean life such as pelicans, seaguls and dolphins and a surfing family with their dog having a barbeque on a huge surfboard. 

Six city residents, whose names were drawn from more than 500 entries, will be joined on the float by Huntington Beach Mayor, Keith Bohr, 2008 Miss Huntington Beach, Cayce Crowder and representatives from the city’s Junior Lifeguard program.  The 120th Tournament of Roses Parade kicks off at 8 a.m on Jan. 1.  For more info. check out TournamentOfRoses.com    

Surf Report 12-26-08

December 26th, 2008, 7:46 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Good Friday morning surf addicts.  Well we finally have a good dose of energy in the water, but we’re dealing with a light to moderate north northwest wind which is putting a light to moderate chop on it at many spots.

There’s a good amount of mostly northwest wind and groundswell in the water.  That recipe is offering us some crumbly and bumpy sectiony lines, with a few workable corners to pick off.  Many of the waves don’t have much of a shoulder on them.

Most OC beaches are running about chest to shoulder high with the standout west facing breaks pulling head high waves with some overhead sets.

At 7:45 a.m the tide climbed up to a six foot high which has some spots a bit full and kinda soft right now.  The tide then drains out to a negative 0.7 low at 3:13 this afternoon.

If you’re gonna grab a session definitely throw on the 4/3 fullsuit, the booties and possibly a hood with the water temp feeling like winter and averaging between 54 and 55 degrees.

For more surf info. check out surfline.com

Go get it!!

Surf Report Christmas Day

December 25th, 2008, 7:21 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Waking up with the waves on Christmas.  Well it’s definitely not a good day to try out the new board or wetsuit that’s for sure.  Stay home with the family, open the presents and lounge around.

Yep it’s looking really sloppy out there.  We’ve got a stiff south southeast wind which has it blown out.  There’s a minor to decent mix of south wind swell in the water.  That recipe is making for some disorganized wind waves along with a strong current pulling north.

Most OC beaches are running about knee to waist high with the standout spots pulling stomach high waves with maybe a few chest high sets.

At 7:13 a.m the tide climbed up to a 5.9 high which has many spots pretty full and slow.  It then drains out to a negative 0.6 low at 2:41 this afternoon.

If you’re really really desperate throw on the 4/3 fullsuit and the booties with the water temp at most spots hanging between 54 and 56 degrees.

For more surf info. check out surfline.com

Don’t Do It!!

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