Category Archives: West Florida
Gulf Surf – Day 3 of 4
Sunday had exceptional weather conditions. The light offshore winds and blue skies conditions from yesterday are the exception to the rule. Much more frequent, waves arrive at the beach accompanied by onshore winds. The onshore winds can have varied effects on the surf. The washing machine conditions are the most well known. Continue reading Gulf Surf – Day 3 of 4
Gulf Surf – Day Two of Four
The Gulf of Mexico, despite what many people believe, has unsheltered sandbars that are very surfable. Continue reading Gulf Surf – Day Two of Four
Gulf Surf
Surfing is one of the best pastimes on the planet. The surfing community is kind and friendly. The saltwater and marine ecosystems near the coast are Continue reading Gulf Surf
Monochrome Shredding
The coast was lined with cars owned by surfers, ready to forge out into the cold November air and enter the warm gulf waters. Continue reading Monochrome Shredding
South Clearwater Jetty
South jetty is one of the best waves in Clearwater, rivaling the famed Sand Key Park. However this is a fickle wave. Like many spots in Clearwater this locale picks up a variety of swell directions. The wave breaks best with a combined super high tide and a swell above waist high. It performs at its best on west swells and occasionally south swells. Because much of it’s energy can be removed by its outside sandbar this wave is best surfed on swells no larger than chest high, and the super high tide is mandatory. This spot is more affected by tide than any other spot in the area. Continue reading South Clearwater Jetty
1st Cold Front Sets the Pace for the Season
Based on this first front we can infer that the seasonal pattern will include two days of significant surf. This front had a afternoon and evening of surf on the first day, then another day of similar surf on the following day that lasted well through the afternoon.
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