Staircases

Sunset

I went back to Staircases today. But probably should have stopped at The Chart House! Waves were rollin in but really hard to get into. And the strong off shores didn't help. But when they finally died down there was a window of waves and i scored a few. Stopped at sunset on the way back, but my buddy Dave couldn't convince me to get in...The 3 hr session wiped me out.

The Christmas Swell Finally Arrives

It was OK..there were definitely waves coming in problem was everyone was in the water trying to catch em! Regardless me n my boys loaded up the van and headed north.

















We took a look at Zero's but the angle wasn't quite right. Drove up to County after that and the crowd was daunting to say the least! I can usually pick my spots there but with 3 to 4 people corner jumping down the line it didn't seem worth the effort...






Instead we drove down the road to Staircases! Half the crowd and the waves looked better...Unfortunately the tide was dropping and that killed the shape. Got one nice long one and 2 throw aways and that was about it. Stephen snagged a bunch with his new Stick though!

















Went for a second session at Sunset on the way home. Waves were rollin in kinda inconsistently and the crowd was nuts! Too many longboarders and stand up paddelers for the Zippi to really make a difference. But i did manage to snag a few fun ones and my dreaded 4/3 kept me warm so can't really complain...sorry no photos, but here's a shot from Malibu on the way home yesterday...

County

I'd been checking the web cams since 7am, but there was nothing worth getting out of bed for. But by noon the first signs of the new swell were beginning to show. So me-n-my boys decided to made a run up to County. It was clean n glassy, and other than the 35min lull mid session, some pretty waist to head high sets were rollin' in from up north...Should be Crankin' by tomorrow!!!

C-Street

There was a Straight West Swell rolling in, and another day of glassy conditions in the forecast. So I just had to grab the 10' a couple of friends and make a run north to C-Street

































Got there around 1pm and the tide was dropping, as the swell rose so the timing was perfect. The sets just got bigger as the day went on.





























Condition wise I'd have to say it's been my best day at C-Street so far. Mostly glassy, not too cold, overhead sets and Loooong Noserides down the line...Can't ask for much more...!

















I guess the 4:44 sunset was a bit of a downer, as it ruled out the chance of a second session on the way back south...but even that was a Dandy!

County Line Goodness!

Kickin' up a little spray at CL...didn't even know i ever managed to do that!






"Gotta make the section!"

Escaping a closeout




Leaning into one

My best pelican imitation














Best wave of the day and i flubbed the takeoff...oh well can't win em all!