Posts Tagged ‘Windansea’

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: La Jolla

Posted by George J Janczyn on July 16, 2010

This Friday morning’s surfing spot check brings us to La Jolla. The mixed SW swell’s angle gave Windansea a bit more size and shape than La Jolla Shores, but in both places the surfers seemed to be having a good time.

La Jolla Shores

Just before sunrise, the temp was warm, winds were calm, and it was a bit hazy and quite humid. As usual, click pictures for enlargements.

The fire must have been for atmosphere because it was warm outside!

Mostly shades of grey this morning.

Talking waves at the lifeguard tower.

This is about as big as it got

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Friday spot check: Windansea

Posted by George J Janczyn on July 9, 2010

The fireworks were held in La Jolla after all, and on Monday July 5 some southern hemi energy was producing decent swells for Windansea, although there were long breaks between sets so when a group of 3 or 5 waves finally did show up things got a little competitive. The weather was overcast and humid with just a hint of breeze that didn’t disturb the nice glassy conditions. Besides the surfers there were no people on the beach so the lifeguards didn’t have much to do besides rearrange equipment and adjust their sitting positions. Between 8am-10am anyway! There’s a short video below.

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Friday spot check: Windansea

Posted by George J Janczyn on April 2, 2010

Today was a calm, sunny morning in La Jolla, with just a handful of surfers sampling the waves. There was a moderate NW swell along with some energy from the south — the blend made for shifty peaks and double waves, but it was rideable. When I began shooting at around 7:30am, the tide was just ready to start coming in (low tide was about 6:40am) and there were waves to be had before things got swampy.

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Friday spot check: lull between storms

Posted by George J Janczyn on January 22, 2010

Shots taken between 8:30-9:30am. Click images for “like you’re there” size.

Sunset Cliffs

Smothered rainbow at Sunset Cliffs

Ocean Beach

"Insane" is what an observer muttered. Near OB Pier

Paddle out? Pass. Windansea

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Friday spot check: Windansea

Posted by George J Janczyn on December 4, 2009

A sunny cool 48 degree morning. With luck this is the weekend before the real rains begin. Not many ridable waves because of the high tide. For some reason I always seem to find high tides on my Friday checks.