Wednesday surf! Owen Weaver my brother from another mother shredding in SRQ county. Photo: venicejetty.com
For Thursday May 1st 7am WFL Surf Outlook: Surf looks to be 1ft on Thursday and Friday. The gradient is backing way down and the sea state is mellowing rapidly. Big disparity between the have south swells and the have not south swells today. The best south swell spots that typically get it were good today and the rest were knee high range… I wish all of you got what a few got, chest high nugs like the one pictured above. If you did score well props’. Let us know how you did in the comments many already have. I jumped this swell last week and the cold front end fizzled. So I’m glad the south swell part delivered for those who scored… Im taking Thursday off to celebrate my family. 22 years with the same chica, my soul mate. My anniversary gift is a surf day and swell coming so I’m out. I will be back on Friday with an update… Thanks to everybody.
Jack – If you really want some close encounters with sharks, come hang around me. I’ve seen many sharks from small to large on both coasts. Had a couple times when they have hit me chasing bait under my board & other times when they buzzed me very aggressively. All of my close encounters have been with sharks under 6′. I’ve seen & caught many while fishing or spear fishing but it’s never fun when you’re in the water while they are being aggressive. On the other hand, it’s awesome to experience them when they are calm & relaxed.
lounging around, sipping coffee, slowly making my way out to the beach this morning. Hoping it improves as the day goes on. Front is a little late passing through, from what was forecasted. Maybe this will translate into left overs tomorrow?? I hope so 🙂 even if it is just a SUP wave would be nice.
I’m doing the same thing Russ … not in a rush to get out today … inside buoy just hit 6.5 feet out of the west at like 6 seconds. I’m thinking the noon (ish) session will be best … but I’m going to get on the road in the next half hour. Gonna head south to a protected spot … I’m not expecting much …
decided to RUN this morning rather then go for waves–a good decision, winds were at 15 and there were occasional stronger gusts – bit too windy slop chop -> what I call Flea-in-the-Sea conditions for me…. saving the mojo for tomorrow morning…. My sweet Sandbar is presently being stampeded by Touristas…. it’s really time for them all to go home – I’ve been nice, patient, polite, courteous…. now I want my space back
East coast was good today
anybody else awake? sunrise 7:00am. woke up w/WAVES on the brain
I’m up and on the road. Heading to see if there’s anything out in H2 O.
Small but fun on a few of them. Now it’s time to do the brakes in my truck.
Back on LAND…. wooHOOO – wonderfull KAMAAINA morning on the Sandbar at my MOST FAVORITE BEACH BREAK ON THE PLANET. Local surfers out – families, old seadogs, young bucks sharing the love, peace and bliss of small but sweet waves on our Siesta Key.
and I….scored probably the best ride in my life…. graduating from Queen of the Foamies to, well, something a bit less kooky……
Micah were your ears ringing???? met another Aurasurf follower — and We both sang your Praises and expressed our Gratitude for the most special place we have here !!!
wow great pic Evy! glad your stoked!
Hey Evy, was great seeing you out there today. Nice shot of you on Gulfster! Glad you scored some good rides.
Looks like a shot from the bathhouse.
bells contest is so sick, that first turn by seabass was sick, it’s all sick!!!
Saturday evenening was really fun at SK! Bells contest has been epic to watch! Cant wait for more
I enjoy aurasurf’s commentary on the weather. You do a better job than some of the forecasters on TV.
Agreed Hammy!! always appreciate the explanations for our weather patterns…. I will always remember when Micah called out Hurricane Charlie’s pattern perfectly…..in the years following Aurasurf, one of the best benefits is the opportunity to learn why we are getting the waves and learning about weather..without getting stuck in a classroom.
John john and kelly coming up in a little bit the girls final was rad they absolutely rip!
BELLS is SO SICK!!!
JJ was awesome
its about to finish
what a frustrating heat fro Ke11y. He had, what could have been, the winning wave and got stuck mid turn on the flat section. KS will always be one of all time favorite surfers, and I really hope he is not past his prime and can pull of another title before calling it quits. One of the greatest competitors to ever ride a board. And JJF is going to be a multiple World Champ in the near future for sure.
I took off work this past Tuesday and it was super fun in Satellite Bch. Don’t know about any surf on the EC worth a trip across the state now, the models indicate it is real small until next Thursday and a totally flat gulf. Time for serious fishing over here. Tight lines to all anglers!
Thanks for the most lovely post this morning…. to see Wife & your GIRLS !!!! My Heart SWELLED w/ Love…..Surfmom here has watched these mergirls grow up (via your log & pics), and I think, along w/ my first edition classic black Aurasurf shirt, a set of these wine glass charms would be mighty fine.
and Micah — should your NativeSonFeet return to the Gulf…. I KNOW Lady Gulf of Mexico & Kind Neptune will be so stoked– there will be the best WAVES ever !!
thanks so much Evy! means more than you know… I’ve been very blessed, hope to see you in June.
5th picture down … man … that wave looks to be so damn fun. I’d be all about staying right in the bowl section and driving that left. Love fun zone like that!
hop a plane bro the next swell is gonna be even better! NNE 4ft at 15 seconds for this Friday
Fun little ground swell & lots of tasty fish being caught this evening at the beach. Love that low tide & crystal clear water…
cool, how big was it? maybe it will happen again later today
Thank you Micah! Just got back from PR and it could not have been a better trip. Micah guided us in on where to stay, surf and snapped some great photos. We caught a really good waves. Thanks again.
Good times Kyle thanks, I ended up surfing indy for 4 hours on Monday, super fun and a couple little tubes
It was only knee high, but glassy and perfect form for the groms & big boards. Water was crystal clear and fish were biting. Fresh fish dinner, straight from the sea to the grill…
Nice! Domes was really fun too. Peaky chest to shoulder high, really glassy, a frames. Good fast lefts and long rights. I will be back!
Taking the grom today in srq
Looks like you might be able to find a rideable wave up the beach locally, guys …
srq 10am weak and knee high
Looking pretty solid at 2pm, saw a couple chest high, go surf
Skunked down south.
Anybody get a look at Top Secrets?
…because it is shin high at BEST here in Boca. I know this place doesn’t catch much south swell, but there’s usually something in the water here when it’s ride-able elsewhere. Wondering if I missed anything good after reading admin’s chest high remark. 🙂
caught some super fun SUP waves in Pinellas this afternoon. CAught a few that I wish I had the floaty fish for, but over all I think a SUP or a bigger Log was the call for where I surfed.
N jetty glass before dark. Solid waves with 50 close amigos
Micah were we at the jetty today or at P.R. summertime dogmans?! Please let this be a sign of things to come this summer! http://venicejetty.com/surf-report/venice-jetty-surf-report-wednesday-april-30-2014/
Jelly! Had nothing but shore pound here, they were trying to stand up, but to no avail. Good on all y’all that caught something!
Glassy waist to chest and super consistent. Surf was up from dawn to dusk. Can’t ask for better conditions from the gulf. So much fun!
Couldnt make it out yesterday, East tomorrow for the day off yewww!