1.28.14 - Blacks

Paddled out at 6:15 am, Joel S. and Chris M. Tide was peaking out at a 6.8’ high at 6:39 AM. Conditions were clean, with slight offshore winds. Torrey Pines Outer Buoy was reporting Significant Wave Height of 3.9' from 263° at 14s. Pretty good session, especially considering the high tide. Waves were solid chest to head high, with occasional pluses. Water was toasty in my 4/3 full. Board ridden: 6’3” Wayne Lynch.

1.25.14 - Beacons

Paddled out at 3:15 PM, with Joel S. and Ken. Tide was pushing to a 3.1’ high at 5:33 PM. Conditions were clean, with no winds. Torrey Pines Outer Buoy was reporting Significant Wave Height of 4.6' from 269° at 16.1s. Really fun session at Beacons’ south peak. There were some really long rights and occasional lefts. We all got some fun rides. Only downside was the obstacle course of people hanging on the inside. Waves were 7-9’+. Water was warm in my 3/2 full. Board ridden: 6’3” Wayne Lynch.

10.5.13 - Blacks

Paddled out at 6:15, solo. Tide was pushing to a 6.4' high at 9:41 am. Conditions were clean, with offshore winds. Torrey Pines Outer Buoy was reporting Significant Wave Height of 3.3' from 199° at 15s. Pretty fun session today. Nice combo conditions. A little inconsistent, and was getting crowded. Waves were chest high plus with occasional overhead set. Water was really warm in my short sleeve full. Board ridden: 6'3" Wayne Lynch.

6.8.13 - Beacons

Paddled out at 5:30, solo, but then I was joined by Chris M.. Tide was coming off of a -0.6' low at 4:10 am. Conditions were glassy, with no winds. Torrey Pines Outer Buoy was reporting Significant Wave Height of 5.3' from 210° at 17s. Surf was quite fun this morning. The set waves were pretty inconsistent. Some of the sets were pretty closed out, but there were some good corners to catch.. Waves were solid head high with bigger sets. Water was comfortable in my short sleeve full suit. Board ridden: 6'3" Wayne Lynch.

5.2.13 - Blacks

Paddled out at 5:45, Joel S. and Chris M. Tide was dropping to a 0.0' low at 10:22 am. Conditions were clean, with slight offshore winds. Torrey Pines Outer Buoy was reporting Significant Wave Height of 3.5' from 203° at 16s. Surf was really fun today. There were quite a few long lefts, and occasional rights rolling through. Most waves were head high, or slightly overhead. There were the occasional set rolling through that was at least a couple of feet overhead. Waves were head high - overhead. Water was a little warmer today, but still some cold spots. Board ridden: 6'3" Wayne Lynch - 3rd session on this board. I think it will definitely be a good board for blacks.

4.9.13 - 85s (Cardiff Campground)

Paddled out at 6:15 with Joel S and Chris M. Tide was pushing to a 4.52' high at 9:27 am. Conditions were clean, with offshore winds. Surf was somewhat stormy still from the big winds blowing yesterday. Peaks were shifting around some, with some occasional sneaker bombs rolling through. Waves were 6-8'. Water was chilly, wore 4/3 and booties. Board ridden: 6'3" Wayne Lynch.

4.6.13 - Del Mar Jetties (DMJs) - Camp Pendleton Oceanside

Paddled out at 6:45 am, Chris M. Tide was pushing to a 5.2' at 7:15 am. Conditions were choppy, with south winds. Camp Pendleton Near Shore Buoy was reporting Significant Wave Height of 4.3' from 216° at 7s. This was my first time going to Del Mar Jetties, and also my first time riding my new Wayne Lynch. Conditions were pretty bumpy, but could still see how this break would be epic on the right day. I caught a few corners, but also bailed on a few b/c of not being familiar with the break and not know how the board would handle certain drops... Waves were chest high, with occasional overhead sets. Water was cold, wore my 4/3 and booties. Board ridden: 6'3" Wayne Lynch.