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Friday 8/29 5:00 am
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SURF:
1-2 ft
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| •1-2 ft | : 1 ft W @ 5 sec |
•1-2 ft | : 1 ft WSW @ 12 sec |
•1-2 ft | : 1 ft SSW @ 14 sec |
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| Best Swell Direction: WNW windswell |
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| LOLA SWELL (ft) |
8/29 5:00 am
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OVERCAST
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59°F |
| Water: |
69°F |
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MSBLFD
(2 miles)
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Location:
Santa Barbara, California
| 08/29 |
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03:33AM : -0.77ft. |
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LOW |
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| 08/29 |
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09:56AM : 4.61ft. |
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HIGH |
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| 08/29 |
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03:10PM : 1.58ft. |
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| 08/29 |
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09:17PM : 6.33ft. |
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HIGH |
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Best Tide: HIGH |
| PROJECTED WIND in kts (8/28) |
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MONTEREY BAY
as of
11:00 PM PDT
on
08/28
6ft
@ 10sec
from NW
4ft
@ 14sec
from NW
SE@8kts
A:59°F W:61°F
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PT SAN LUIS
as of
7:00 AM PDT
on
11/21
7ft
@ 12sec
5ft
@ 10sec
N@12kts
A:53°F W:°F
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Save Trestles Update: The moment we all have been waiting for is finally here. The Federal Government hearing has been rescheduled for Monday, September 22nd, 10:30 am--8:30 pm , at O'Brien Hall on the Del Mar Fairgrounds (2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar) Click here: http://taskforce.sierraclub.org/friendsofthefoothills/resources/pdf/Order.pdf to see the official announcement and click here: http://taskforce.sierraclub.org/friendsofthefoothills/resources/pdf/Hearing_FAQs.pdf to see the official rules. Stay tuned for more information as it arrives.
The Mint Gallery Hosts Follow the Light Foundation Fundraiser. On Wednesday, September 10th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, the Mint Gallery (34085 PCH, Dana Point), an exhibition of Flame's classic and never-before published images will be made available to the public. A slide show of Salt Creek locals, past and present, will be fetured during the opening event. The Hallway Ballers will be the special guest band. We'll see you there.
Looking ahead: On Saturday, September 20, 11AM - 2PM, Surfrider Santa Barbara hosts “Turn the Tide on Ocean Pollution”, a Paddle Out Event at Stearn’s Wharf. Link to http://www.surfrider.org/santabarbara/PagesMain/paddleout.html for more.
“Full Circle: a journey through one year on the California Coast,” filmed entirely in California, featuring exclusively local artists and musicians, is a journey through one full year of surfing and culture on the California's coast. Blending the contrasts of NorCal and SoCal, Dylan Wirtz and belowNEPTUNE showcase four changing seasons, many diverse regions, and many surfers, artists, and musicians that call this great state home. Go to www.belowNEPTUNE.com to see the Full Circle trailer.
Support local business and check out Ventura based company, WaveTribe. They are getting Eco-friendly with a new recycled leash and what they are calling the world’s first hemp/recycled board bag.
What’s your surf spot worth? Help us find out. Researchers at UCLA are conducting a survey of surfers who surf at California surf spots to evaluate their worth. You can help by visiting this link and filling out the survey: http://www.beachology.com/surf. Your participation can help us better protect and manage California surf spots in the future.
On Sunday, August 31st, “Surf Talk Radio” discusses surfer’s ear and wave pools. To get more info on where and when go to www.surftalkradio.com.
Letter of the Week: Anyone who surfed the Cove at C street around Monday, July 7th, or Tuesday the 8th, who may have become ill following their surf? The water was very red tide like with a metallic taste, gave me burning eyes. I spent 3 weeks on antibiotics and 3 days in the hospital with an infection following my surf. Any input from fellow pollution victims would be appreciated. Contact Leezur at Leezur@hotmail.com.
Just a reminder: Keep all valuables home or well hidden. There have been vehicle break-ins as recent as August 11th at Solimar and Mondos. If you see any suspcious vehicle take down the license plate numbers and call the Ventura Sheriff.
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.
If you had a board stolen lately, please check Craigs List surfboards for sale regularly. Some jerk might be trying to make a buck. Thanks to the surf mom who gave us the heads up.
Lost: black booties, small women's sunday aug 17th at silver strand ?beach. please contact at 805-985-7975
Lost: black o’neill booties with hole on the top of the right one at c street parking lot in ventura. Lost august 5th, a little after noon if found please get in contact with me at cabwj@hotmail.com.
Stolen: My O'neill wetsuit (all green), 6'0 stoneman with volcom team stickers, and two victoria skim boards w...
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