Entry 062 - Back to Porto

Well, back from the islands and into the cold Southern California water. Not to complain, it's just that the water is soooo nice in Hawaii! Got up later than I wanted to this morning and headed out for my first session back. Surfline forecast was for weak little lines and it was pretty accurate. There were a few waist high waves mixed in but primarily little guys. The first one I caught out of the gate I walked like a plank off the front of the board when my board just stopped because it was so weak. After that I caught a nice one that almost barreled for me and then had a few nice lefts before taking it in for the morning before the wind picked up too much more and everything turned choppy. Heavy crowd overall but the usual nice folks in the lineup made it fun.

Weather: 64 deg, Cloudy Skies

Conditions: Glassy Early to Bumpy, Ankle-Waist High, Inconsistent

Waves Caught: 7

Sea Life: Dolphin (2)
Sea Temp: 66 deg

Entry 061 - Lahaina Breakwater (Final Day)

Another fine day on the 9'2" but smaller and weaker lines than yesterday. Got out pretty early (7:45 AM) and caught two nice lefts. Much longer wait between sets today and they were not as punchy either. Still, the crowd was fun and the water was just beautiful. Overall, the Lahaina break was nice but I miss Porto for the wave energy and shape. Too bad I've got to wait another year before surfing Hawaii again and check out some other spots (unless I can get more vacation)!

Weather: 82 deg, Clear Skies

Conditions: Clean, Ankle-Waist High, Very Long Periods

Waves Caught: 5

Sea Life: Nothing
Sea Temp: 80 deg

Entry 060 - Lahaina Breakwater (Part 3)

Pick up a 9'2" this morning from Boss Frogs instead of the 8'2" I had at the beginning of the week. Much better! Also helped that the surf was up a little more as well. The board didn't have a GoPro mount so I resorted to using the wrist mount again but turned inside - also much better. The Breakwater is nice and the locals are friendly but there's a long wait between good sets. My best ride of the day was a left that I took almost all the way to the other side of the breakwall. Great day!

Weather: 82 deg, Clear Skies

Conditions: Clean, Knee-Chest High, Long Periods

Waves Caught: 7

Sea Life: Nothing
Sea Temp: 80 deg