Un-named ocean storm gifted MassBay with 4-5’ swells in the 11-12 second intervals. The offshore wind was a bit tough at 17-23 knots. Did a great a job on cleaning up and steepening the waves. But, it also made it a work out to catch up. Any let up on the sprint usually resulted in being blown over the back of the waves.
I took the longer Cobra ReVision for extra speed to get out to and surf the offshore reef on the ebbing tide. Also brought along my waveski to surf the inshore break with the incoming tide. Surfed for over a hour alone at the offshore reef before two locals paddled out to join me. Spent over 2 hours out there. Then came back in, switched to the waveski for another 2 hour session on the inshore reef. What a great day!!!
Had not been to the north shore “home break” for almost two years because of the heart valve surgery and the ongoing disruptions with the Harbor tunnel repairs for the past year. Was nice to have several locals asking where I’ve been and welcoming me back. The guy out on the offshore reef noted that I was on a “different ride.” Told him I had the waveski back in the car but wanted the longer ReVision for the outer break. At the inner break, another local paddled up and said he recognized my car and was glad that I was back surfing the break. Ditto, similarly a third local. Nice to have a home break where others know me and my rides (surf and street)!
Mahalo!
-sing