Southern-Hemi Summer Fun, El Niño Returns, Surfrider Foundation Benefit
Dave Johnson takes a break from shaping boards today in Northern SB County
Young Ben Peet jazzed the glass at a Northern Goleta spot last week.
Flat in Town, But Fun Surf Found Nearby
The Southern Hemisphere has been pretty active lately, sending a steady pulse our way for the past couple of weeks, Whether travelling North or South, surfers have been scoring some pretty fun surf - particularly in the early-morning and late-afternoon sessions. Sea surface conditions have been clean and glassy on the tail ends of the day...
Don't Look Now, but He May Be Back
Several key indicators point towards return of warm water phenomenon later this Summer
You are not likely to hear this on your evening news just yet, but observations of sea surface temperature anomalies are strongly suggesting that El Niño will be making a return to the Pacific in the coming months, which is great news for surfers - especially considering the lack of potent swells the past year and a half. I am going to stick my neck out and predict that by late July / early August NOAA will issue a formal statement confirming the shift to the warm-water side of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
Book Signing benefiting the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation
Featuring Stuart H. Coleman’s “Fierce Heart: The Story of Makaha and the Soul of Hawaiian Surfing” and World Champion surfer Shaun Tomson’s “Bustin’ Down the Door.” Coleman will talk about surfing legends and Hawaiian icons like Buffalo & Brian Keaulana, Rell Sunn and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Tomson will talk about his latest book and film called Bustin’ Down the Door. The pair of authors are working with the Surfrider Foundation to assist their continued efforts to protect our oceans, waves and beaches.
When: Monday, June 15th, 7-9 p.m.
Where: 33 Jewels at El Paseo, 814 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
For More Information: (805) 957-9100
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