SW WIND 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING W 5 TO 10 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 FT. W SWELL 5 FT AT 8 SECONDS.
Surfed out on Monday...
After 4 micro sessions in 2 days...
Opted for a short walk...
Overlooking Neahkahnie Cliffs...
The painting above is by...
Cannon beach surfer & artist...
Jeffrey Hull...
(or is that artist & surfer?)...
Either way the location is a special one...
From his website:
The Tillamook Indians referred to Neahkahnie Mountain on the northern Oregon coast as "Place of God". While exploring this section of Oswald West State Park, it's easy to appreciate why they so revered this special place. I have my favorite spots to paint on "the mountain" where inspiration comes easily. This location will be familiar too most of you. Simply look toward the Pacific as you drive by on Highway 101 just south of Short Sands Beach.
If you're in Cannon Beach...
Swing by his gallery...
And buy the biggest painting you can find...
Surf themed, of course!
S WIND 25 TO 30 KT. GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. COMBINED SEAS 11 FT DOMINANT PERIOD 8 SECONDS.
I'm not saying it doesn't/hasn't worked...
But a good surf scar is a great icebreaker...
Shark bites are even better.
S WIND 15 TO 25 KT. LOCAL GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KT POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON. COMBINED SEAS 9 TO 11 FT DOMINANT PERIOD 9 SECONDS.
Hell, put away your surfboards maybe...
Although, you never know...
There might be some waves to be found...
But, looks a little windy the next few days...
45 knot winds forecast for Monday...
And a little big 16 to 18 foot combined seas...
Perfect Oregon conditions in other words...
Might have to look for some protection...
Or maybe something completely different.
