Can anyone explain these water temps?

[rowjimmytour]

I listened to the weather channel on my boat last trip and brought back memories. Heck priro to that we would just show up to the beach not knowing a thing

Grom we would leave with huge lunches on bikes with golf bag/wheels board racks custom built 5am hit dirt trail to beach break behind my house. Surf beach break couple hours ride on bluff to devro surf another couple hours. Then hit bike path off to cam'Puss for more surf I still love hearing voice on weather radio and still keep tide chart in my car.

 

[1FinFevur]

I paddled out in that area 7am and again at noon on a six ten single fin. 3/2 full suit. Typical spring chilly and no botties were require.

 

[nrthcty]

was in Seattle last weekend and there were a bunch of people swimming laps in the sound - no suits, water 47. said they do that every Saturday.

 

[Mr Doof]

^ - A friend does that every other day in the SF Bay, year round, wearing just a Speedo. Am convinced his over 70 yr old body doesn't register cold.

 

[rowjimmytour]

was in Seattle last weekend and there were a bunch of people swimming laps in the sound - no suits, water 47. said they do that every Saturday.

Reason have condition body with stand and use less rubber

 

[Subway]

It’s still flat and freezing here.

 

[Chocki]

 

[gbg]

IB has been in the low 50s the last week or two. It was on the walled side last weekend but some corners. A guy was walking up out of the water shivering and he had a 4/3 and boots and said he wished he had a hood and gloves. I drove away after talking to him. I hate winter and spring in SD now that I am older. No desire to surf low 50s. Bring on summer and south swells. Best time of the year for me. Fu ck this cold bullshit.

 

[Autoprax]

^ - A friend does that every other day in the SF Bay, year round, wearing just a Speedo. Am convinced his over 70 yr old body doesn't register cold.

When you are out of shape for the cold, your nervous system perceives cold at a big threat. Because it is.

One of humans (neglected) super powers is the ability to endure exposure to cold.

But cold adapting is a PITA. And takes conditioning.

Last summer I was doing ice baths in the low 40s.

I'm out of shape now where the cold doesn't bother me, but I don't freak out when I feel the terribleness of the extreme cold.

I can't wait until I fall into a frozen river.

 

[Senor Sopa]

Last few years, the water has been warm. We are due for a colder season. I'm looking forward to possible regrowth of kelp forests.

 

[rice]

It's crazy. Usually when I've been in 53 temps the 4/3 and boots were fine. I had a hood but no booties. My hands were numb as fook after a long session.

I can't imagine that being the warm side of what you
ve been experiencing. I guess that's why they make thicker rubber.

Spring just sucks. 48-49 here now.

 

[Sharkbiscuit]

Spring just sucks. 48-49 here now.

72-73

But possibly almost as windy?

Rice, North Florida and Central California should discuss some wind trades. You could make use of some of this ENE and I know a happy home for NW.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Spring just sucks. 48-49 here now.

yuk. Water is up to normal cold winter temps now and it feels great lol

 

[sdsrfr]

for favorable climate regions I feel like spring is the worst.

big teasers of good weather followed by brief moments of disruption to remind us it’s not yet summer.

 

[000]

today i was in a 4-3
felt good for a 3-2

 

[Mr Doof]

Based on the wind we had for the last two days, expecting points south will have more cool water headed their way.

 

[Joshua2415]

yuk. Water is up to normal cold winter temps now and it feels great lol

Back up to 62 here this morning...mo betta than 53 last week.

 

[ReForest]

Water felt like the mid 60's. If the sun is out, i'm wearing a spring suit.

BTW: has anyone wore a farmer john suit? I want to get one, but never had one. I think they look cool but wondering if your cold as sh!t sitting out there with no arm protection.

 

[Joshua2415]

Water felt like the mid 60's. If the sun is out, i'm wearing a spring suit.

BTW: has anyone wore a farmer john suit? I want to get one, but never had one. I think they look cool but wondering if your cold as sh!t sitting out there with no arm protection.

I used to have the O'Neill layer shortjohn/springsuit setup. I'd wear the shortsleeve jacket with the shortjohn for early morning or evening surfs and just the shortjohn when the air temps were warmer.

 

[rowjimmytour]

Water felt like the mid 60's. If the sun is out, i'm wearing a spring suit.

BTW: has anyone wore a farmer john suit? I want to get one, but never had one. I think they look cool but wondering if your cold as sh!t sitting out there with no arm protection.

Spring suit farmer john rip curl 2mm was enough here in 805 62+