As the rain was pouring down, Austin and I managed to get a quick clip of the shorebreak surf. Off in the background loomed a nasty squall storm. There was a bolt of lightning or two, but not enough to chase many people out of the water. As the tide dropped, and the swell increased, the outside sandbar began to break. The rain from tropical storm Hermine poured for the whole day.
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Beach Erosion from Hurricane Hermine
The foreground of this image is of the beach closer to the existing T-groin. This section of beach was re-nourished with sand just this past year. As you can see there are a considerable amount of lime rocks on what is left of the beach.
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Surfing During Tropical Storm Hermine
The surf was moderately glassy this morning, and through most of the morning. Around mid-day the storms and winds really started blasting the beaches. The conditions are gnarlier near the coast. The storm surge and waves are taking their toll on the beaches. Most of west Florida is now under a tropical storm warning, and places as far south as Anclote are under a Hurricane watch. The surf is still pumping. The surf may be fun at a few spots, especially between the squalls. The Pier 60 weather station says the wind is southeast, so surprise surprise, non-stop offshore winds. Get out there if you see a break in the storms. Unfortunately, Honeymoon and Sand Key are closed. The swell continues tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon/evening may be the time to surf tomorrow.