Winter-lite
SURF:
Sorry for the lack of THE Surf Report last week- I was up N getting some waves!
But I bet you were too; lots of fun NW last weekend- as well as a better than expected SW- had most of CA in good surf. For the upcoming weekend, we have more waves headed our way (albeit smaller) and suspect conditions. Kind of like winter- but not as big or stormy.
For Friday, we have steep NW wind/groundswell filling in for chest high surf towards SD. We also have a weak cold front moving through which may whip up the W winds- Saturday is looking better with chest high sets in N County SD and cleaner conditions. Late Sunday sees another round of NW wind/groundswell for chest high sets again (and better in SD) BUT... maybe another weak cold front. And here's the tides, sun, and water temps for the next few days:
- Sunrise and sunset for the weekend:
- 6:35 AM sunrise
- 4:42 PM sunset
- Water temps are struggling to stay above 60
- And tides this weekend:
- 5' at sunrise
- 0' at lunch
- and back to 3' at sunset
FORECAST:
More NNW swells are lined up for the coming week but ideally we'd like to see more W swells that take better aim at us. And not to pile on here- it would also be good to see more groundswell vs. windswell. But beggars can't be choosers.
With that being said... the NNW from late Sunday will fill in more Monday and peak Tuesday with shoulder high sets.
The rest of the week looks on the small side but forecast charts show more NNW taking shape in the Aleutians for more shoulder high sets next weekend. Still nothing big but it's technically not winter yet...
WEATHER:
The Pacific NW is getting the lion's share of weather for the next week as the Rockies and Sierras are getting dumped on. Again. Down here- just the tail end of those storms. Look for more clouds tomorrow and maybe a tenth of an inch of rain in far N County SD. Ditto for Sunday. No real storms are forecasted for next week so look for mostly sunny skies and cool temps around 60 during the day and mid 40's at night. Make sure to follow North County Surf on Twitter!
BEST BET:
Saturday with small but fun NNW, or Tuesday with better NNW, or next weekend with yet more NNW. Only chest high+ for the next 7 days but I can't complain- I need the exercise after Thanksgiving.
NEWS OF THE WEEK:
Volcanoes are a blessing and a curse to surfers. If we didn't have volcanoes, we wouldn't have the surf of the Hawaiian Islands or the Indonesian archipelago. On the flip side, volcanoes are extremely destructive, as evident as the eruptions on the Big Island this week. But do we know much about the beautiful beasts? With the help of USA Today, let's test your knowledge...
The largest active volcano in the world is Mauna Loa, among the five volcanoes that make up Hawaii's Big Island. The volcano, rising 13,679 feet above sea level, began erupting late Sunday and prompted officials to warn residents of a worst-case scenario and possible evacuations, according to a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The largest active volcano in the world is Mauna Loa, among the five volcanoes that make up Hawaii's Big Island. The volcano, rising 13,679 feet above sea level, began erupting late Sunday and prompted officials to warn residents of a worst-case scenario and possible evacuations, according to a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Mauna Loa is significantly shorter than the tallest volcanoes on Earth by height from sea level. But in terms of volume, Mauna Loa and fellow Hawaiian volcano Mauna Kea, which both have immense size below sea level, are considered the largest volcanoes in the world, according to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
The world's highest volcanoes above sea level are all located in the Andes mountains of South America, but massive oceanic volcanoes dwarf other types in comparison.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, which calls Mauna Loa the largest active volcano in the world, has an elevation above the sea floor of about 33,500 feet – with about 19,700 feet of its total elevation below sea level.
The world's highest volcano above sea level is Nevados Ojos del Salado, which towers nearly 23,000 feet over Chile and Argentina, according to the Smithsonian. Although Mauna Loa is approximately 8,900 feet lower, its height above base is almost 10 times that of the Andean volcano.
Here are the 20 tallest volcanoes in the world by elevation above sea level, according to Smithsonian:
- 22,569 feet: Nevados Ojos del Salado volcano, Chile and Argentina
- 22,110 feet: Llullaillaco volcano, Chile and Argentina
- 21,844 feet: Tipas, Argentina
- 21,778 feet: Nevado de Incahuasi, Chile and Argentina
- 20,922 feet: Coropuna, Peru
- 20,909 feet: El Condor, Argentina
- 20,787 feet: Parinacota, Chile and Bolivia
- 20,541 feet: Chimborazo, Ecuador
- 20,449 feet: Pular, Chile
- 20,358 feet: El Solo, Chile and Argentina
- 20,253 feet: Sierra Nevada, Chile and Argentina
- 19,997 feet: Aracar, Argentina
- 19,918 feet: Guallatiri, Chile
- 19,915 feet: San Jose, Chile and Argentina
- 19,872 feet: Nevado Chachani, Peru
- 19,787 feet: Socompa, Chile and Argentina
- 19,760 feet: Acamarachi, Chile
- 19,619 feet: Tacora, Chile and Peru
- 19,557 feet: Sairecabur, Chile and Bolivia
- 19,554 feet: Sabancaya, Peru
But what about the world's tallest volcanoes by height from their sea floor base? A lack of accurate height-above-base data for enough oceanic volcanoes – measured from their constructional bases rather than sea level – complicates scientists' ability to provide a meaningful list, Smithsonian says.
How many active volcanoes are in the United States? The United States ranks third, behind Indonesia and Japan, in the number of historically active volcanoes – with 161 potentially active volcanoes, according to the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.
About 10% of the more than 1,500 volcanoes that have erupted in the past 10,000 years are in the U.S. – mostly located in the Aleutian and Hawaiian Islands, Alaskan Peninsula, and the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest.
How many active volcanoes are in the United States? The United States ranks third, behind Indonesia and Japan, in the number of historically active volcanoes – with 161 potentially active volcanoes, according to the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.
About 10% of the more than 1,500 volcanoes that have erupted in the past 10,000 years are in the U.S. – mostly located in the Aleutian and Hawaiian Islands, Alaskan Peninsula, and the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest.
BEST OF THE BLOG:
Happy holidays everyone! We are officially in the midst of party season... so it must be time for the North County Board Meeting’s next charity event! We’re off to Pacific Coast Spirits in South O’side and if you haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out; great food, great drinks, and great atmosphere. Here’s your chance though: Save the date for Thursday, December 15th from 6 to 9 PM. This season we’ll be benefiting Sea Trees; helping to protect and restore ocean health (which is important to your health too). This event is open to anyone that appreciates our oceans and the cost is just $100 per person and includes, appetizers, dinner, and 2 drinks. As usual, space is limited- and we sold out early last year- so reserve your spot ASAP. It’s first come, first serve, so to secure your ticket, reach out to either:
- Rich Clark, rclark@fuzionpayments.com
- Michael Glenn, northcountyboardmeeting@gmail.com
In addition to celebrating the holidays at Pacific Coast Spirits, we’ll be having a live auction to benefit Sea Trees- so get ready to battle it out for some great holiday gifts!
And if you're unfamiliar with the North County Board Meeting, we've been around for 8 years and were created by business professionals who also happen to surf. Our goals are:
And if you're unfamiliar with the North County Board Meeting, we've been around for 8 years and were created by business professionals who also happen to surf. Our goals are:
- Encourage the growth of businesses
- Being a resource for networking
- Giving back to the community
- All at the same time making an excuse to surf
You can find out more about our group and events here.
Is it just me or is everyone sitting too far inside? As the old saying goes, when in doubt, paddle out(side).
Keep Surfing,
Michael W. Glenn
Person Of The Hour
Whatever The Opposite Of Lame Is
Patented 584 Surfboard Shapes
