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Windansea and La Jolla Shores surfing Nov 6, 2010

Posted by George J Janczyn on November 6, 2010

It’s been a good while since I made any surfing videos, so this morning I decided to go see what the dawn patrol was up to at Windansea. There was only one pair of surfers which was just about right because there were long lulls between sets and there were usually only three waves to a set. The tide was high and surf was breaking just feet away from the abrupt rocky rise at the shoreline. You’ll see a few rides that got pretty close.

Next I went to nearby La Jolla Shores. The waves were coming much more frequently than at Windansea, but they were smaller and gentler. The water was quite crowded, but I think everyone was having fun.

Okay, here’s the video. If you’re using a relatively modern desktop computer (not a mobile device), go ahead and set the video to 1080p and watch it full screen.

 

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Friday spot check: Scripps Pier

Posted by George J Janczyn on April 30, 2010

Today’s 9:30am visit to the SIO pier found good size but somewhat junky surf from yesterday’s winds. An onshore breeze was building which didn’t help matters much. Most sets were closed out, surfers had little to choose from between sets, and rides were very short. Click for enlargements.

 

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Friday spot check: La Jolla Shores

Posted by George J Janczyn on March 12, 2010

A sunny calm Friday morning at the Shores with waves just the right size for bringing out a longboard and perfecting those noserides. Bonus romance at the end.

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Friday spot check: La Jolla Shores

Posted by George J Janczyn on November 20, 2009

It was a chilly 50 degrees as the sun came up at the shores. High tide, sets mostly waist/shoulder, with a few head highs. Nearby, a crew prepared to serve lunch, refreshments, and medical assistance for participants in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure 3 Day Walk for breast cancer. They began at Del Mar and will have lunch here, ultimately will end up downtown at Petco Park.

The waves were a little larger towards Scripps Pier; that’s where I shot the video. Pics can be enlarged by clicking.

 

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