7.16.13 - Blacks

Paddled out at 5:45 am, solo. Tide was dropping to a 1.8' low at 9:07 am. Conditions were stormy, with side-shore winds. Torrey Pines Outer Buoy was reporting Significant Wave Height of 4.6' from 291° at 6s. It was a funky day at blacks today. I almost didn't paddle out since it looked so crossed up, but glad I did. There were some fun corners to be had, albeit hard to pick which waves would actually break. There was a really strong south current today. Nice dolphin show though. Waves were 3-5'. Water was warm in my trunks and LS surf shirt. Board ridden: 5'11" Xanadu Pig 2 (as a twin).