This is a rad photo gallery from Hunter Kimbel, shot during an epic session in Venice. This was when Hurricane Hermine was bringing swell lines stacked up across the horizon. Photography by Bayleigh
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Surfing During Tropical Storm Hermine
The surf was moderately glassy this morning, and through most of the morning. Around mid-day the storms and winds really started blasting the beaches. The conditions are gnarlier near the coast. The storm surge and waves are taking their toll on the beaches. Most of west Florida is now under a tropical storm warning, and places as far south as Anclote are under a Hurricane watch. The surf is still pumping. The surf may be fun at a few spots, especially between the squalls. The Pier 60 weather station says the wind is southeast, so surprise surprise, non-stop offshore winds. Get out there if you see a break in the storms. Unfortunately, Honeymoon and Sand Key are closed. The swell continues tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon/evening may be the time to surf tomorrow.
Sandbags and Surf
Reports are coming in from Clearwater Beach and Sunset. The swell is here. It has some solid size. “It’s firing,” says Bubs about Sunset. “Its breaking like a point down the beach,” says Reily about south jetty in Clearwater. Honeymoon looks fun on the cams too. I would guess Honeymoon is the best spot north of central avenue. Sunset is the best spot south of central (without having to go over thr skyway). Its going to be raining a lot so get your sandbags if your in a low lying area with poor drainage, and go surf.