To Surf or Not To Surf....

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Yep, he got slammed into the rocks, bad. Lifeguards got to him and he was airlifted out, but I don't think he made it to the hospital. I am a confident swimmer, but I don't think I would get into that kind of surf. You can get into big trouble real fast in that surf. 15+ foot waves and a vicious rip current are a bit much, even for experienced swimmers.
 
acerus, sweet shots and cool board, thanks for sharin' them! :thumbleft:

Crazy storm surge bringing in the heavy surf out on the coast!

The problem many people don't realize, is that the beach is naturally shaped for light/moderate surf. The southern current and shape of the coast means that when you get a storm surge in, the heavy waves do not behave in the same way as the "normal" surf...you get sharp breaks higher on shore, and most of the time, this produces a nasty rip-tide.

That's why these dillweeds jump out there and get thrashed (and killed) because they don't know what they're doing (both stick body surfing).

And that shark video was some funny sh!t!!
 
:shock: Damn, that was close! While snapping boards may not be uncommon in heavy surf, it's not something you hear about much here in SoCal. Especially not 2 snaps in one day. This is one heck of a storm surge and the surfers are in hog heaven.
 
Man, so many People from California here.
I guess when you saw my Pictures of Waves you will laugh but this is close to the best we get here in Germany.
Also the best Waves visit´s our Shore in Winter and Spring. That means Water Temps about 4 - 7 Degreees Celsius. And that means a lot of Neoprene to wear and a lot of dedication to this Sport! 8)
To became a taste of the Noth Sea here a little Movie shot in Denmark made by Friends of mine:
http://www.soul-surfers.de/videos/daenemark_surfvideo_december_gold.php

And a great Vid about Dutch Surfing:

TAM - Surfing video - Swelltube.com - Broadcast your Surfing videos

As you see in the Vids the Waves here are nearly all breaking Close out. That makes it not easier....;)
 
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