One for the surfers (Read 723024 times)

Idol eyes · December 11, 2010, 03:50:44 pm

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Idol eyes · December 11, 2010, 04:13:20 pm

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Idol eyes · December 11, 2010, 04:17:17 pm

Had to Facebook these, sorry!
Got loads of pro shot pictures from the same day....
Sick session!

Falling Down · December 11, 2010, 05:09:11 pm

Was this the 2-3 ft day after the 5-6ft one $:-\$

Nice pics anyway, looks a lovely wave.

Baron · December 11, 2010, 06:53:48 pm

In at Saltburn today. Messy. Cold!

philo · December 11, 2010, 06:59:36 pm

aye, tomorrow is the one barron. get in early and should see decent waves.
Had a brilliant session on Friday, pretty small waves (about 4ft) but big sets came in. Problem with my beach break is the constancy of position of the waves breaking. The variation of waves breaking on your face to paddling from the deep to catch them always keeps you awake.

I think tomorrow is set to be a decent swell. Hopefully the wind wont ruin it.

Baron · December 11, 2010, 07:18:46 pm

Less wind and cleaner around high? Tempted.

philo · December 11, 2010, 08:44:44 pm

gme and chris are the north sea gurus but im going to chance it. Been a decent run of waves this week and the northern swell works on my break really well.

Idol eyes · December 12, 2010, 02:32:25 am

There was not much difference in swell height, but an increase in period (8-13/14 sec's), so loads more volume producing better barrels, Low tide was draining the reef and fully throwing full chandeliers, really good shape due to the swell direction...
Really wanted the bigger sets, could have so easily trimmed early and made it, but would have had to clear the full line up consisting of the elite crew...
Porthleven was nowhere near as clean as Wrestles... but had a less sucky wall section, the boys were all on this wave though, and I was great to witness the fitness... Its another world!

Falling Down · December 12, 2010, 02:34:46 pm

Some crackers on =http://magicseaweed.com/Billabong-Mid-Year-XXL-Content/2986/here. Mid year round up of the XXL... Shipsterns has to be the scariest maddest thing. How people can jump off that ledge which is bigger than most of the bigger waves we surf I'l never know. Laurie Towner' ballsy paddle in at Cloudbreak is also

Adam Lincoln · December 12, 2010, 03:13:55 pm

Quote from: Falling Down on December 12, 2010, 02:34:46 pm

Some crackers on =http://magicseaweed.com/Billabong-Mid-Year-XXL-Content/2986/here. Mid year round up of the XXL... Shipsterns has to be the scariest maddest thing. How people can jump off that ledge which is bigger than most of the bigger waves we surf I'l never know. Laurie Towner' ballsy paddle in at Cloudbreak is also

Good vid. Though the link didn't work.
Try this one http://magicseaweed.com/Billabong-Mid-Year-XXL-Content/2986/

philo · December 17, 2010, 05:28:10 pm

Why is the north east not like this?

Had a fun thursday with some huge wedges. tomorrow dawnie anyone?

Idol eyes · December 17, 2010, 05:45:47 pm

Burliegh Heads?

Adam Lincoln · December 17, 2010, 05:47:15 pm

Quote from: Idol eyes on December 17, 2010, 05:45:47 pm

Burliegh Heads?

Snapper Rocks.

Idol eyes · December 17, 2010, 08:44:14 pm

Baron · December 18, 2010, 08:06:10 pm

Thoughts on north devon monday/tuesday?

Good period/ok winds, small swell though

granticus · December 18, 2010, 08:42:37 pm

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Thoughts on north devon monday/tuesday?

Good period/ok winds, small swell though

$:-\$ Been watching the forecast carefully. Might be OK.. The small swell might get blown out by the easterlies. It's really touch and go at the moment, things'll be more certain by Sunday evening.
One thing is certain... it is baltic out of the water, had a lot of snow here last night and forecast for more Sunday night.

Baron · December 18, 2010, 09:14:08 pm

Thanks man

granticus · December 19, 2010, 08:57:35 am

Sunday morning update for ND.. Barely a foot and clean today.
Looks like some swell could push through tommorow but it's main component is 7secs which means it won't be packing too much punch, still given the size could produce something in the knee to waist high range.

Tuesday has better swell period but smaller swell size, it could be OK but the further SW you head the bigger it'll be..

I am hoping the predicted swell for Christmas Day holds out, love Christmas Day surfs

It's been quite some time since we've had decent surf, so I may be tempted to get in if it manages to squeeze a 2ft or more out.

Could be another pulse of snow tommorow...

I'm off down to Northcott to try Red Quinnie again, so close last week...

You Still Keen Baron?

Idol eyes · December 19, 2010, 02:01:28 pm

Christmas looking good!

Baron · December 19, 2010, 02:18:24 pm

Could be. Will make a decision tonight. Cheers

philo · December 19, 2010, 03:40:37 pm

north east big swells today only spoilt by the onshore wind really. Went out this morning and it was overhead and slightly choppy, some decent waves but horrible thick lipped close outs as per at Sunderland. Had a lush 2 wave hold down after a huge section out. Still a fun day tho, hard work paddling today.

Tomorrow looks to be clean and small but with onshore winds still. At the moment I think I prefer the super clean sub overhead slabs that we get here rather than the 15 minute paddle out massive overhead waves.

granticus · December 20, 2010, 10:46:01 am

More Snow and it's FLAT, the easterly is blocking the swell.

Dropped the last hard move on Red Quinnie about 20 times yesterday and then 'je me suis fait une steak'.

Was hoping for a consolation surf today.. Looks like it'll have to be

instead.

philo · December 20, 2010, 01:23:49 pm

well your loss down there is the north east gain. Today has been the best, cleanest day in seaburn i've had this year. perfect 5ft with offshore wind, beautiful long rides.
Got in at 9, got out at 1. Off topic but do seals bite? Two seals were right next to me and my mate for about an hour this morning, just chilling a couple of metres away. Should I be more worried about them trying to elope with me or do they enjoy using their big teeth?

granticus · December 20, 2010, 02:06:46 pm

Quote from: philo on December 20, 2010, 01:23:49 pm

well your loss down there is the north east gain. Today has been the best, cleanest day in seaburn i've had this year. perfect 5ft with offshore wind, beautiful long rides.
Got in at 9, got out at 1. Off topic but do seals bite? Two seals were right next to me and my mate for about an hour this morning, just chilling a couple of metres away. Should I be more worried about them trying to elope with me or do they enjoy using their big teeth?

Jealous? Just a bit...... as Idol says Christmas Day is looking strong though..

Never heard of a surfer being nibbled by a seal, we get a lot of big greys at certain spots down here and they tend to keep their distance. If you paddle towards them they'll bugger off. Mind you the size of their jaws and teeth is disconcerting, could probably bite off your arm.