Headed out around 6:30am — surf was pretty clean. Waist to chest high sets coming through, nothing huge but super fun. Light offshore winds made for smooth faces and easier take-offs. Water temp’s still decent, just wore a spring suit and was sweet.

Crowd was mellow too. Maybe 5–6 people out when I paddled in, mostly longboarders. Caught a few nice runners on the inside and a couple punchy ones out the back. Good mix of sections for both turns and cruising.

If you’re thinking of heading out, defs worth it. Just don’t forget wax

If you’re like me and checking Surfline after a sesh , here’s how to decode the basics:

3–4 ft = wave face height, not Hawaiian scale. Think chest to head-high.

10s = swell period — anything over 10 seconds usually means cleaner, more powerful waves. Under 8s? Wind mush.

WNW = swell direction. West/northwest swells hit different depending on your local spot’s angle. Know your beach.

Fun fact: higher period swells feel punchier even if they’re the same size like the difference between a mellow puff and that one cone that catches you off guard