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Capitola

WEATHER, TIDES AND WIND
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LIGHT RAIN
CURRENT WEATHER: 2:02 PM PST
WIND: SSW @ 19 - 28 kts
AIR TEMP: 54°F
WATER TEMP: 52°-56°F
SUNSET/RISE: 6:07 PM/6:13 AM
KWVI (0 miles)
TIDES:Santa Cruz, California
11/20 02:06AM 4.16ft. HIGH
11/20 05:48AM 3.62ft. LOW
11/20 11:20AM 5.23ft. HIGH
11/20 06:39PM -0.12ft. LOW
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PROJECTED WIND in kts (11/20) (11/21)
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SURF REPORT
Hey, this is Schaler with the report for Friday afternoon at 1:55pm.
SURF:
Inconsistent
with occasional 2 ft.
and very poor conditions.


PM REGIONAL OVERVIEW: Sloppy, Victory at Sea conditions prevail this afternoon as our WNW swell rebuilds. Average breaks arein the knee-waist-chest high zone at best with surf in the head high to a few feet overhead range. Not looking very surfable at all.


This morning's dawn patrol: Clean little traces.

WEATHER:
Overcast with SW winds 5-10kts.
SANTA CRUZ'S REGIONAL OVERVIEW:
We have slightly jumbled surf on offer this morning as some new WNW(290-310) swell reinforcements move in this morning. Most average breaks through the region have surf in the knee-waist high, as standout WNW exposures are pulling in surf generally in the 4-5-6' range with occasional plus sets. Conditions are semi clean with light winds as the tide fills in to a 5'+ high just after 11am.
FORECAST SUMMARY:
FRIDAY: WNW swell is holding pretty steady through the day with waist-head high waves at average breaks, standouts see some overhead sets by a couple feet. Conditions cleanest early. Big high tide through the late morning slows many spots down during that time.
Wind/Weather: Light S early and building through the morning. Steady S to SW by mid-morning and through the afternoon, shifting NW after dark. Rain is possible.
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WATER QUALITY:
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BUOYS
HALF MOON BAY
as of 9:00 AM PST
on 11/20


SWELLS:
10ft @ 14sec
2ft @ 5sec
WIND: S@26kts
TEMPS: A:55°F W:°F
PT ARENA
as of 9:00 AM PST
on 11/20


SWELLS:
11ft @ 11sec
6ft @ 10sec
WIND: SW@22kts
TEMPS: A:54°F W:53°F
NEAH BAY
as of 10:00 AM PST
on 11/20


SWELLS:
8ft @ 11sec from SW
WIND: SW@16kts
TEMPS: A:66°F W:53°F
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
LOCAL NEWS:
The Save the Waves film festival recently went off at the Victoria Theater in San Francisco. Don't believe us? Click here for proof.

Pearson Arrow new Eastside location is having a Grand Opening Sale Saturday, November 14th! Great deals for this season with 25% off wetsuits and all accessories, $25 off new shortboards, up to $100 off new longboards, and $200 of SUPs. They also have a big selection of used boards, and stock a full line of US Blanks. Come check out the new shop! Located at 2185 41st, just south of Highway 1, across the street from Armadillo Willies 831-477-1700

Pleasure Point cottage, available for rent this winter season, November through June. Contact cottage@eatplasticwater.com for more information.


Omar Etcheverry recently did a project with a Santa Cruz local nonprofit organization for surf kids called the Core. Had a bunch of companies sponsor it. Looks like the kids had a blast : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHn3i2YSYc&feature=channel_page. And here's the second installment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw6LguYwUl0&feature=channel_page

Need a reason to study? We got 10 – the best surfing colleges in whole US — including three options in Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara and San Diego. So hit the books now, and you can hit the waves harder later on.

Your homebreak is under attack. You just don’t know it yet. Over the coming years, increased coastal crowding and development will put every surf spot at risk. Fortunately, you can act now in its defense. Go to Surf-First.org and fill out the most comprehensive demographic survey in US history so we can fight any battle from Ocean Beach to Steamer Lane. And for the complete story on Surf-First's long-term vision, click here.

LOST AND FOUND - Did you lose your board or gear? Submit date, time place and 5 word description and we'll post it in Local Knowledge.

Lost: my wetsuit on the morning of Wednesday, 11/11. It was probably somewhere near the Lindamar parking lot, on the road as it most likely flew off the top of my car! It's a Hurley hood, probably medium size. Give me a shout if you found it!

Lost: 4/3 Rip Curl F-Bomb Sunday 11/8. Between 25th x E.Cliff and 17 x Felt in Santa Cruz. Contact Sean: 831-435-8550. Reward

Lost O'neil 5/4 Mutant in Steamer Lane parking lot Saturday Oct. 17. Driver next to me hung it on railing and it was gone by the time I came back. Reward for information and/or return. Contact Jason @408-499-6520.

Stolen: weber surfboard along with car. Still missing 6 1 weber surfboard. Prooflab stickers . reward. Could be Santa Cruz or Paifica area. Contact email northpoint.builders@comcast.net

Found: surfboard Sat 9/26, north of Santa Cruz. Give me the What, When, Where and its yours again. 831 359-1971

Lost: ipod and waterproof case at 26th ave santacruz 8/26/09. rwsc123@gmail.com

Lost: Aug 28, 2009 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Dig Dume. Middle Peak Rip Curl Fullsuit Tear in the left calf. Left in the bushes. If found please contact bigrig1@sbcglobal.net

Lost: 9 Freeline longboard with Green rails in the water at Second Peak , Pleasure Point Friday Night round 9pm.Broken leash-REWARD. Contact Gabe: gabe_hack@hotmail.com with any information, even about debris. Thank You


Lost: left surfboard in the parking lot by the norcal shop at linda mar on monday july 13th around 5:30pm. 7'2" funshape board with a star by the nose. Contact erusty862000@yahoo.com.

Lost a white/clear Mares Plana Avanti Fin, size large, at Lindamar on Memorial Day Weekend. Please contact teddylee6@gmail.com.

Lost: Nikon E5700 digital camera. Was last seen Sunday May 31, at 12:15 pm in the beach parking lot on one of the granite rocks. Has Boy Scouts pics on the card. Contact thomas2x2@sbcglobal.net

Hit and Run: My car was hit in the ...

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