August 2013 Surf Session
8-31-13 No Surfing: 2-3 ft
Last night was Chantelle’s birthday spectacular and the party did not disappoint. It was a Nintendo pregame at my place and then off to the Wild Cat for fancytown festivities. I didn’t get to bed until almost four and had to work at 11:30 am thus needed my sleep and left out the surf. Heard from Trevor that the Gold Coast was shoulder highish and Ryan claimed that he scored the base. C street looked crazy crowded on the cam. Think I will surf tomorrow.
8-30-13 AM Session: 1-3+ ft
Time in Water: 1 hr 15 mins
Waves Surfed: 21
Finally there were some tiny waves that decided to grace us with their presence. Ryan and I paddled New Jetty with a few of the usual die hard suspects and we groveled the tiny knee to waist high weak trash that under normal circumstances I would not have even entertained. I was over it after the first few waves and did a Lisanti 20. It was good to surf with my boys.
8-29-13 No Surfing: 1-3 ft
Last night thanks to a round about fight that went no where as usual with my girl I did not get to sleep till nearly four and had to work at 10 am. I needed sleep and never got to surf. I heard later it was about waist to chest but super inconsistent. I am definitely going to surf tomorrow as a small south has filled in. Whoot!!!
8-28-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
Its been flat for so long I forgot what surfing is all about. It was my day off and I decided to do a whole lot of nothing. I think I may have masturbated four times and worked in my garden at some point. Life sucks with out waves.
8-27-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
I thought about going for a grovel but then the report said mostly under knee high. That was enough deterrent for me not to spent the gas. I may give a futile Mesa Lane check later, but who am I kidding about that. Initially I thought about traveling someplace to get some waves but as it seems all of California is flat so fuck it. Reports claim a slight rise in swell for Thursday. It might be 1-3 ft. Oh man lets wax up those guns.
8-26-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
You got me I didn’t hang myself, but I should have. Trevor surfed tiny Emma I just could not get motivated for. I had work anyway. This is complete bull shit, all of it. We have not seen waves over thigh high the entire month of August. I am over work and it just started back up. I need to make some serious changes in my life soon. Either that or Rincon could start firing and it won’t really matter.
8-25-13 No Surfing: 1-2ft
More flatness, more work, more of the same. That’s it I am going go hang myself…
8-24-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
Well Surfline is declaring it the worst August of surf ever here on the West Coast. All I have to say is “YOU THINK!”. The buoys had some NW wind swell on them indicating there could have been a really terrible wave at the Harbor. Last night we had a crew reunion as Tim-o and Amelia joined us for a romp in Fancytown at the Wild Cat. Good times were had by all. I officially started work yesterday. Yes I realized that I still hate working. Is it winter break yet? Please waves come back soon.
8-23-13 No Surfing: Flat
Wow it has gotten to the point now that I don’t even miss surfing cause I can hardly remember what it is to be a daily part of my life. Fuck it I am going to find a new form of entertainment. Looks like a minor south swell for the weekend. I stress the word minor.
8-22-13 No Surfing: Flat
Are you serious, is there ever going to be surf in the 805 again? I was suppose to work in the morning but lazily bagged it cause well I am a terrible employee. Bizarro and I went thrifting instead. I ended up scoring a sick ravioli cutter for $2. my girl and I went for a walk on the beach to cap out the evening. I really need a surf.
8-21-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
I woke up at my girl’s place before we rolled back to my place to cook some breakfast for my parents; Omelets and a Dutch Baby. Following our meal we decided to do a little exploring around the Barb. I took them to a few of my favorite spots. For dinner I cooked up salmon steaks over rice pilaf with roasted vegetables. Then it was time to say our goodbyes as we closed the door on yet another family gathering.
8-20-13 PM Session: 1-2+ ft, Morrow Bay, San Luis Obispo
Time in Water: 1.5 hrs
Waves surfed: 41
After an amazing day at Hearst Castle, what a place, totally worth a visit if you have some money to spend, look for more on that soon, My parents and I headed south down the PCH on our way back to Santa Barbara. We stopped at Cayuocos and it was super tiny. Right before SLO there was this state park directly in the shadow of Morrow Rock where it appeared there were some clean tiny lines coming in. It was a really pretty night so I figured why not give it a paddle. The waves were way smaller and weaker then I would have liked but at least I got wet.
8-19-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
From the looks of it there was more flatness in Ventura. As for me, my folks and I headed down the PCH on our way to San Simeon. I was hoping to sneak in a session along the way, but the opportunity never presented itself and there was nothing good enough to inconvenience and piss off my parents thus I let it go. Instead I just went with the flow taking us to the Pigeon Point Light House, Santa Cruz and Monterey. Tomorrow we are going to Hearst Castle, a place I have been wanted to visit almost my entire life.
8-18-13 PM Session: 2-3+ ft, Ocean Beach San Francisco
Time in Water: 2 hrs
Waves Surfed: 39
Holy fucking shit, I went surfing today!!! The first time in twelve days. How fucking sad is that. It was really sad till I started adventuring with my parents. Up until then I was basically just sitting around seeing how many times I could beat off in a day. My parents and I left Carson City after being completely disgusted with Tahoe. The plan was to meet up with SurfingRuinedMyLife.net all star John Mauriello and catch an evening session in marginal OB. We rendezvoused at his place after five and hit the water for shark feeding time. The fog was so thick we had no idea what we were paddling into. Turns out there were some fun, although a bit wobbly peaks out there. Since neither one of us had surfed in a while we were pretty pumped. The two us waves regardless do a great job of self entertainment just ask Nat Young. For me it was about as good as I always get Ocean Beach, but lets face it when its really good there it is also usually really good at Rincon.
8-17-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
Oh man looks like there was a slight rise in some NW wind swell for Ventura today although still really meager. As for me I woke up in the wonderful town of Carson City, Nevada this morning and after a rather decent complimentary breakfast made my way out to Tahoe. I must say it was a pretty impressive lake and at first I got rather excited. Then we got closer and realized the place was packed, boats, jet skis, SUP’s (seriously you cant get away from those clowns anywhere), swimmers, bums, Euro tourists, casinos and everything in between. Classic California, another paradise lost. Looks like we are going to get out of here early and bail to San Francisco tomorrow which means I may be able to surf tomorrow.
8-16-13 No Surfing: Flat
More flat waves. I’m glad I am not home or I probably would have been ready to claw my eyes out. Today was our last day in the park and on the way out we spent some time exploring the Tuolumne Meadows area of Yosemite and I was very impressed by the sheer beauty of the place. I found myself speechless at how grand the out doors can be. My parents and I got into a discussion about who could survive if we got lost the longest. I figure I had the best shot, but if Kooky Kyle was with me I would totally survive. Read The Path Less Trodden Upon for more on my Yosemite adventure.
8-15-13 No Surfing: Flat
Ok, this is getting retarded. I am not even in the 805 and I am pissed off at the ocean. My parents and I arrived in Yosemite. I must say it is rather breathtaking here although a bit on the crowded side. Many of the attractions are so crowded it has ruined the being one with nature effect I was hoping to get here. I am a little disappointed read Attempting to find peace and connect with nature in Yosemite Valley for the full story.
8-14-13 No Surfing: Flat
Woke up in Fresno this morning, of all places. I think the waves in the pool outside of the condo I am staying in were bigger then what was rolling in at C-Street. Today we are going to some sunken gardens that this Italian dude made. Of course we would have to go to such a place. Read about the my Fresno underground adventure here: A Paradise Underground. After that it is off to Yosemite. I don’t know what the internet situation there is so if I don’t update for a few days the case is that there is probably none. Please do not kill yourself. Just read some old blogs or surflogs if your Lisanti withdrawal get too harsh to handle.
8-13-13 No Surfing: Flat
My parents came into town and we were cruised for Yosemite and other fun inland California locations. Considering how flat it was and is going to be who gives a shit anyway. We are coming back down the coast towards the end of the week. May catch some waves then. Surfing is gay.
8-12-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
More shit ass fucking surf. What the hell is wrong with the Pacific Ocean. Its not like it mattered. Bizarro and I threw the after party of the summer last night at my place. It was suppose to be at his, but his roommates were not having it. We had promoted it all night. To save face I got stuck hosting. I expected about twenty. The final count was more like fifty. Some idiot closed my hand in my sliding glass door, which is still sort of injured. By the end of it all I was spent, got everyone out and drunkenly stumbled to my girl’s house and we got back together. After a four day bender and quick reminder of what single life and me meant I figured she is a more then an adequate alternative. I woke up at around 2 pm heard from Trevor it was absolute shit and spent the remainder of the day cleaning up the remnants of the party.
8-11-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
Trevor and I planned on going for a grovel this morning. We both woke up late and the cams looked pathetic anyway. I decided to go back to sleep and woke up around noon rather unmotivated to do anything except maybe see if my idiot new neighbors could hit me in the face with a shovel. When it rains it pours. I decided to go down to the beach for a walk/sea glass hunt since the tide was so low. It was a rather fruitful albeit lonely walk. I hate including people in my intimate life cause when they are no longer there it messes with the sanctity of such activities. Its cool, at least there was no one annoying me with bitching about all sorts of dumb ass shit. There is an industry Go Go contest at the Wild Cat tonight that should be mildly exciting. I really need a surf.
8-10-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
Uggggg!!!! God why have you forsaken us? Its hard enough surfing in California with our normal surf conditions, but to go and turn off all surfing what so ever? I am seriously starting to lose my mind. Then my parents are coming out for a visit on Tuesday and we are off to Yosemite and Tahoe for over a week. So that’s right, crazy flat spell, bad summer of surf and then over six days of being land locked. I may end up going postal! Blahhhhhhhh!!!! Ahhhhhh!!! I did manage to succeed in not getting too fancy at the Wild Cat last night. It was a pretty average Friday night out. Historically the weekend after Fiesta always is pretty mellow as would make sense considering the ridiculousness of that 5 day raucous of a party. Most of my friends were out and everyone seemed to be glad I was back. If only I agreed with them I would be beaming. Alas I was really hoping that life was close to be hind me. Oh well.
8-9-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
I woke up around noon and my head was on fire. Think I went way too hard last night. Talk about a hang over. At least I didn’t black out. I decided that I am only going to allow myself two Fancy-town nights a month. I really want and need to start partying more responsibly. Tonight is going to be my first attempt at a buzzed but fun night. No more after parties either. They always fucking suck and then it ruins my entire next day.
8-8-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
Alright this is getting completely ridiculous. How is it that there is not anything happening in the Pacific Ocean right now? More down time lead to me finally losing it with my girl. Things have not really been working so great the past few weeks and we keep having the same fights over and over again for months with no real resolution. We have both been blaming each other for our problems and neither one of us have really tried to change anything. At the moment things kind of seem at an impasse and most likely we are not going to work as a couple. We decided to take a break and see what happens. On that note Bizarro and I charged the Wild Cat which ended in an all nighter. Think it was around six am when I went to sleep. Old Habits die hard.
8-7-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
Ok, I am starting to lose my mind right now. It has been weeks since a really good surf for me. In one sense it is good cause I have had time to take stock in certain aspects of my life that need fixing. Change can be good sometimes and it may be that time unfortunately. Things are coming to a head fast and a rectification necessary. Chantelle and I took Poppy to the beach and it was most fun. I found lots of Sea Glass. Later that night Bizarro got his hands on a rare bottle of wine for $5. I cooked up this green tomato dish I have been wanting to try out.
8-6-13 No Surfing: 1-2 ft
And the great August flat spell continues. After yesterday I was not about to spend my own nickel to go surf. I had plenty of random shit to get done around the house anyway. Then I went for a nice long beach walk. Sounds like a decent enough day to me.
8-5-13 PM Session: 1-2 +ft, Emma Wood
Time in Water: 1 hr
Waves Surfed: 23
Truthfully I had pretty much given up on surfing for day if not for the rest of my life considering how shitty the report looks. Trevor hit me up and said he was going for an afternoon grovel and wanted to know if I would tag along. Fuck it why not I thought. It was pretty terrible out there. My shoulder was killing me the entire session and it was windy and meager at best. I suppose it would have been ok summertime surf for Florida.
8-4-13 No Surfing: 1-3 ft
At around 8:30 my phone blew up with various reports. Unfortunately all of them said “don’t waste your time”. Now I had to go down to Oxnard regardless of the surf in order to get some outstanding dues owed to me. Normally it would not matter but being it the start of the month I needed every penny robbing Peter to pay Paul so I could cover my rent. I cruised around 11am. As far as I could tell there was nothing even remotely worth surfing thus I got my bread and went home to my girl. I cooked us a dank ass breaky of a Dutch baby and hash browns. Good food beats bad surf any day.
8-3-13 No Surfing: 1-3 ft
I really thought it was going to be on this morning. The new south had hit the buoy and there was still some of the residual NW from the previous day. I checked the cams and it did not look very promising meanwhile my girl laying all warm and pretty under the covers looked way more inviting. Then Ryan and Trevor both confirmed that the surf was far from worth it. Looks like another bust. Surfline says tomorrow should be fun. I really hope so I could use a good surf. Then after Monday it appears over a week of flatness. Terrible.
8-2-13 No Surfing: 2-3+ ft
I promised my lady I would go to the Fiesta Parade today with her. Of course Ryan called me and was claiming that there was a solid wave coming in at the River Mouth. Torn between two places I chose spending the day with my girl since the swell was mostly NW on the buoys which is never great at Mouth anyway. I still thought maybe I could get an evening session in at Emma for the last hour of light. Traffic getting out of town was bull shit and by the time I got Emma it was nearly a quarter to 8pm only giving me about 45 minutes of light at best. It was kind of small, sloppy and overall just poor quality. I bagged it. I love spending $10 in gas to not surf when I don’t even have enough money to make rent at the moment.
8-1-13 AM Session: 1-3 ft, Gold Coast
Time in Water: 2 hrs
Waves Surfed: 48
Why is it that 90% of the time when conditions and wave quality are as good as it gets the waves have to be about as small as they can get? Gold Coast would have been all time this morning if it were 6 foot. As it was the surf was barely 2 foot. Trevor had hit me up on my way down to inform me that he was paddling the Goldie. I had a look and it was a bit smaller then I wanted. Hoping for more from the Harbor I cruised. River Mouth looked better shape wise then the previous few days but had too much texture on it. New Jetty was weak small and crowded. If I was going to go surf bad waves I might as well go surf with my boy. I paddled the Goldie and it was like super small but super kill-able summertime New Jersey. I began to froth. Like I always say give me the shittiest waves on the planet and I will make it look fun and have fun. Old habits die hard.
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