This evening at the end of February while catching waves after a little cold front came through the area, we witnessed some unusually breathtaking sights. The glassy surf was nice, and unusual, but the things that made this session epic were the combination of dolphins swimming nearly within touching distance, a sunset lighting the clouds with a full palate of colors, and the light from the setting sun combining with the mist in the sky to create a rainbow. It was one of the best days of the winter.
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Gulf Coast Surf Forecast: Week of April 03, 2017
If you didn’t already know, the surf is on its way up right now. There appears to be a small wave on the beach at the south swell spots. There are gusty south winds in front of the cold front. The front is expected Continue reading Gulf Coast Surf Forecast: Week of April 03, 2017
Hollow Sand Key Park in the Winter
Sand Key Park in West Florida gets really fun in the winter-time, and early mornings can be a blast after a big windy cold front. Often, after the winds blow from the northwest for a while, it changes direction, and begins to blow from the northeast. When it blows from the northeast the wind blows right into the curl of the waves. The northeast wind helps the curl maintain its shape while it breaks, it helps it stay hollow. These are the days at Sand Key when your most likely to find a make-able barrel, it’s a good time to get tubed.
