Category Archives: surfing conditions

Abberton relishes huge Teahupoo swell

VIA – COOLUM NEWS AUSTRALIA Abberton relishes huge Teahupoo swell Russell Jackson | 28th August 2011 MONSTER surf terrorised those in the water and some on the shore at Teahupoo but not Australian big wave rider Koby Abberton who had a great time at the infamous Tahiti break. The Maroubra surfer flew in especially for … Continue reading Abberton relishes huge Teahupoo swell

Hurricane Irene: New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach By CHRIS GRAHAM, Staff writer send an email to [email protected] August 27, 2011 6:55 PM A New Jersey man was swept out to sea and drowned just north of Flagler Beach this afternoon, sheriff’s officials said. James Palmer, 55, was visiting the … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach

VIDEO!: Today's Heavy Teahupoo Glory Rides and Wipeouts on August 27th 2011 – Tahiti #SurfReport

One of the sickest days for surfing in history! VIA – LARRY BEARD (AWESOME!) Today’s Heavy Teahupoo Glory Rides and Wipeouts on August 27th 2011 Heavy Teahupoo Glory Rides and Wipeouts on August 27th 2011 from Larry Beard on Vimeo.

Man injured in new shark attack in Russia: Official

VIA- ASIA ONE Man injured in new shark attack in Russia: Official AFP Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia – A shark Saturday injured a man swimming off the Pacific coast of Russia’s Far East, the third such incident in a month in a region where such attacks were unknown until now, officials said. “A … Continue reading Man injured in new shark attack in Russia: Official

UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport

Not linked??? Rip currents wouldn’t have been that strong if not for Irene, would this dude even be in the water without the swell? Ahole reporter… VIA – RICHMOND TIMES DIPATCH UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Irene By: Rex Springston Published: August 27, 2011 Updated: August 27, 2011 – 11:24 AM A 22-year-old … Continue reading UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport

Hurricane Irene: Missing Surfer In Little Compton Makes It Safely Back To Shore

VIA – TIVERTON PATCH Missing Surfer In Little Compton Makes It Safely Back To Shore The male surfer was reported missing a little before 6 p.m. on Saturday. By Matthew Sanderson 7:23pm Little Compton Fire Officials got a report of a missing male surfer a little before 6 p.m. on Saturday. Around 7:10 p.m., Chief … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Missing Surfer In Little Compton Makes It Safely Back To Shore

Random Posts on surfing conditions

VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop   Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading

Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport

VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo October 12, 2011, 5:58 AM EDT By Tony C. Dreibus (Updates with Jova moving inland from first paragraph.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Jova came ashore near Mexico’s Pacific resort of Manzanillo with winds of 85 miles (140 kilometers) per hour, the … Continue reading Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport

Power Kites and Their Uses

Power kites are kites that are pretty large in size and are made in such a way that it gives the user a lot of pull. Power kites can be used for purposes like pulling things, and people like surfers, snow boards, roller skaters and also buggies. But po…