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chef Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:54 pm Post subject: your favorite socal beach? |
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hermosa! |
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KOBE 2.0 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Malibu. |
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Muad'Dib Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Depends on:
1. Swell direction
2. Swell period
3. Swell size
4. Wind direction
5. Wind speed
6. Day of the week |
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chef Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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ArrOhBee Star Player
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 2344 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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this is good thread
i wanna see which is the overall winner _________________ Mmmm Mmmm Mitch! |
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F Snaq Star Player
Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 1094 Location: Somewhere in The Khyber Pass
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Santa Monica because I appreciate the beauty and brightness of the greenish/brownish, luminous turds that float around the area. _________________ NBA referees are a detriment to the integrity and essence of the game of basketball. It is our duty, as fans of this sacred game, to eviscerate each and every one of these treacherous maggots, if ever we cross paths with any of them in our lives. |
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surfbu Star Player
Joined: 16 May 2002 Posts: 3294 Location: Hermosa Beach
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Muad'Dib wrote: | Depends on:
1. Swell direction
2. Swell period
3. Swell size
4. Wind direction
5. Wind speed
6. Day of the week |
Dont forget: Tide conditions.
I think Chef was referring more to what beach to "chill"...and in that case Hermosa is a GREAT call.
Surfing-wise....we all know the drill: Surfline.com...check the conditions or call a friend in the area.
BTW, I was in Pacific Beach (San Diego) for the 4th. Over half a million people on the beach for the holiday (total mob scene)....yet, in the water near tower 23, AT MOST, only 30 people in the line-up surfing. I had a blast.
Rode a 9'2" all weekend...long board paradise. Knee to waist high Waikiki-"wanna-be"-sets all day. Pretty much any wave you wanted, you rode.
I forgot how much warmer the water is in in SD as well. _________________ I'm really big in Europe. |
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insidepresence Star Player
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 Posts: 3901 Location: Ca
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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Irvine Cove |
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surfbu Star Player
Joined: 16 May 2002 Posts: 3294 Location: Hermosa Beach
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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BTW the best beach to chill and "chase skirts" is anywhere from El Porto in Manhatten beach to the Pier in Hermosa....as Chef said: Good Call.
Best beach crowd and less tourist traffic.
("Inland Empire-East LA" beach guy/family...head to the Santa Monica Pier) _________________ I'm really big in Europe. |
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Thugnomoe Franchise Player
Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 14660 Location: unfortunately not Los Angeles anymore
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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surfbu wrote: | BTW the best beach to chill and "chase skirts" is anywhere from El Porto in Manhatten beach to the Pier in Hermosa....as Chef said: Good Call.
Best beach crowd and less tourist traffic.
("Inland Empire-East LA" beach guy/family...head to the Santa Monica Pier) |
Good call yourself...keep the 909ers where they belong...
HB surf city baby...where the lifeguard towers are confusing on purpose... |
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Muad'Dib Star Player
Joined: 19 Sep 2004 Posts: 3903
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:21 am Post subject: |
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surfbu wrote: |
BTW, I was in Pacific Beach (San Diego) for the 4th. Over half a million people on the beach for the holiday (total mob scene)....yet, in the water near tower 23, AT MOST, only 30 people in the line-up surfing. I had a blast.
Rode a 9'2" all weekend...long board paradise. Knee to waist high Waikiki-"wanna-be"-sets all day. Pretty much any wave you wanted, you rode.
I forgot how much warmer the water is in in SD as well. |
Nice! Sounds like fun. |
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STiG909 Star Player
Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 1687 Location: Inland Empire
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:37 am Post subject: |
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I used to live in Venice beach and surf there during the winter and spring. I'm still alive, so the water isn't as bad as people say it is. |
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frijolero01 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Zuma Beach _________________ Thank you, Kobe. We love you. |
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unggoy Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: |
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surfbu wrote: |
Surfing-wise....we all know the drill: Surfline.com...check the conditions or call a friend in the area.
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Or try to understand Rockin' Fig on the KROQ surf report.
I don't know what I'd do with out surfline though. And to be honest, I like Sunset Beach (HB). First off, it's my beach, I walk there, there's no crowd and although they're not as substantial as further south, towards the cliffs or the pier, they're doable. Secondly, did I mention I can walk there?
FRIDAY:
Weak surf overall. Small mix of SSW/SW swells manage 1-2/3ft surf for exposures, while good breaks pull in plus sets on the right tide as NW wind swell crosses through giving good sandbars peaky waves.
Conditions: Light E/SE winds 0-5kt early, then WSW 10-14kt over the afternoon. Enjoy the warm water!
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Socks Franchise Player
Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 10761 Location: Bay Area, CA
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Zuma by far. |
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tony smith Star Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 1960 Location: West LA
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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Socks wrote: | Zuma by far. |
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TheRod Star Player
Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 2019
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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Laguna Beach. Damn, I wish they still had the stands next to the Bball courts there. I remember B-Scott ballin there all the time. Now it's just rejects like Sean Rooks. Damn Shame. |
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PushingtheLimit Star Player
Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 3814 Location: Earth
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Just got back from Zuma beach actually, it was alright, the waves were pretty small but there were a few larger ones. It got very windy and cold around the afternoon, but overall it was pretty good. |
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STiG909 Star Player
Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 1687 Location: Inland Empire
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone surf by the big radiation powerplant in San Onofre? |
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Balki Bartokomous Star Player
Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 4085 Location: North LA County
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Maibu/Zuma!! Less crowds than Santa Monica or Venice Beach meaning less litter on the shores or in the water. Also, Zuma has less fat Shamu-like women blocking out all the sun as well than the competition. I guess if you really dig pro beach volleyball tournaments, Hermosa wins hands down but I don't follow that sport. _________________ "Now we're so happy we do the dance of joy." |
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Ziggy Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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I have family in Redondo so I hang out there a lot. Has a small town charm about it, "Mom and Pop" type of restaurants, and it's still pretty clean. |
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beastmaster Sixth Man
Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 77
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Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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c'mon this is a no brainer. huntington beach for sure. its the perfect combo of waves, clean water, and sweet babes. _________________ "You have to remember something: Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn." |
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Michlake Star Player
Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 3696
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Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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zuma or huntington.
only beaches I go to |
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Muad'Dib Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:19 am Post subject: |
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STiG909 wrote: | Anyone surf by the big radiation powerplant in San Onofre? |
Yup...when nothing is really going on swell-wise, I pack up the 9'2" and roll down there. It's fun--a zoo--but fun. |
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Muad'Dib Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:22 am Post subject: |
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When it's doing, these are my favorite 3 spots in Southern California:
Blacks (Boom!)
The Point (Backdoor/Pipe on a good size, long period SSE)
Big Rock (Mind-bending barrels)
And right there:
Silver Strand (a little overrated, but still e-p-i-c when it's on) |
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