All Signs Point To YES
SURF:
Beautiful week with just a touch of small SW being broken up with small NW. Today the NW dropped off as the small SW held and the fog picked up from an approaching low pressure system. Friday looks to be the same with breezy conditions.
For Saturday, the SW picks up to the waist high+ range (chest high in the OC) but showers and breezy weather is on tap.
Sunday the NW picks up to the chest high range (along with more fun but small SW)- but showers may linger. All in all a touch more surf this weekend- but bumpy conditions. And here’s the sun, tides, and water temps for the upcoming weekend:
- Sunrise and sunset:
- 6:21 AM sunrise
- 7:18 PM sunset
- Water temps are 60 +/-
- Tides are MELLOW this weekend:
- about 0' at sunrise
- and up to 3' at sunset
FORECAST:
For Monday, conditions are cleaner as the NW (and smaller SW) peaks with shoulder high sets. For Tuesday, the NW windswell will be pick up late in the day as well as a new good SW for chest high waves.
And then... I'll be turning on the Emergency Boardriding System on Wednesday as the NW windsweIf peaks and a good SW kicks off the southern hemi season. Look for head high+ surf and clean combo swell lasting into Thursday. We have a smaller, reinforcing SW later in the week to keep us in chest high surf. If anything changes between now and then, make sure to follow North County Surf on Twitter.
WEATHER:
Theres a reason they say 'April showers bring May flowers' because... showers are common in April? Friday is a transition day with low clouds hanging around and winds from the SW in the 15 mph+ range. For Saturday, showers kick in- as well as the wind- for 25 mph gusts. Sunday is a transition day, then the rest of next week is sunny and cool. Here's what we have on tap for the next several days:
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy. Temps 66/54.
- Saturday: Showers and windy. Temps 63/49.
- Sunday: Clearing skies and a stray shower. Temps 60/50.
- Monday through the foreseeable future: Patchy fog in the AM then mostly sunny. Temps 64/52
BEST BET:
- Sunday: Fun combo swell BUT a touch of wind from the departing low pressure system.
- Wednesday/Thursday: Good combo swell and clean conditions.
NEWS OF THE WEEK:
It's long been debated on how our oceans formed. Comets were prime suspects, potentially delivering their icy payloads through impacts, but a new discovery throws a wrench in that theory. This new theory was originally based upon the atmosphere and the ocean accumulated gradually over millions and millions of years with the continual 'degassing' of the Earth's interior.
According to this theory, the ocean formed from the escape of water vapor and other gases from the molten rocks of the Earth to the atmosphere surrounding the cooling planet. After the Earth's surface had cooled to a temperature below the boiling point of water, rain began to fall—and continued to fall for centuries. As the water drained into the great hollows in the Earth's surface, the primeval ocean came into existence. The forces of gravity prevented the water from leaving the planet.
Now imagine though if an ocean vaster than all the water on Earth's surface combined, was hidden over 400 miles beneath our feet. This is the mind-boggling discovery scientists at Northwestern University have unveiled, shaking our understanding of where Earth's water comes from.
Researchers, led by geophysicist Steven Jacobsen, stumbled upon a colossal water reservoir trapped within the Earth's mantle, a scorching hot layer beneath the crust. This hidden ocean, three times the size of its surface counterparts, is cradled within a mineral called ringwoodite.
Scientists deployed a network of 2,000 seismographs across the US, listening to the whispers of the Earth itself. By analyzing the faint tremors from over 500 earthquakes, they noticed a curious slowdown in the seismic waves as they passed through specific regions of the mantle. This slowdown hinted at the presence of water, acting like a sponge within the rock.
This discovery completely rewrites our understanding of Earth's water cycle. It suggests water isn't just a surface phenomenon, but potentially exists within the mantle, migrating through cracks and crevices. Jacobsen emphasises the importance of this reservoir, stating, "Without this internal water source, Earth's surface would likely be a barren landscape, with only mountain peaks peeking out from a vast ocean."
The implications are far-reaching. Scientists are now eager to gather seismic data worldwide to see if this hidden ocean is a global phenomenon. This could revolutionize our understanding of how water moves within our planet, a fundamental process shaping Earth's history and potentially influencing the existence of life.
According to this theory, the ocean formed from the escape of water vapor and other gases from the molten rocks of the Earth to the atmosphere surrounding the cooling planet. After the Earth's surface had cooled to a temperature below the boiling point of water, rain began to fall—and continued to fall for centuries. As the water drained into the great hollows in the Earth's surface, the primeval ocean came into existence. The forces of gravity prevented the water from leaving the planet.
Now imagine though if an ocean vaster than all the water on Earth's surface combined, was hidden over 400 miles beneath our feet. This is the mind-boggling discovery scientists at Northwestern University have unveiled, shaking our understanding of where Earth's water comes from.
Researchers, led by geophysicist Steven Jacobsen, stumbled upon a colossal water reservoir trapped within the Earth's mantle, a scorching hot layer beneath the crust. This hidden ocean, three times the size of its surface counterparts, is cradled within a mineral called ringwoodite.
Scientists deployed a network of 2,000 seismographs across the US, listening to the whispers of the Earth itself. By analyzing the faint tremors from over 500 earthquakes, they noticed a curious slowdown in the seismic waves as they passed through specific regions of the mantle. This slowdown hinted at the presence of water, acting like a sponge within the rock.
This discovery completely rewrites our understanding of Earth's water cycle. It suggests water isn't just a surface phenomenon, but potentially exists within the mantle, migrating through cracks and crevices. Jacobsen emphasises the importance of this reservoir, stating, "Without this internal water source, Earth's surface would likely be a barren landscape, with only mountain peaks peeking out from a vast ocean."
The implications are far-reaching. Scientists are now eager to gather seismic data worldwide to see if this hidden ocean is a global phenomenon. This could revolutionize our understanding of how water moves within our planet, a fundamental process shaping Earth's history and potentially influencing the existence of life.
BEST OF THE BLOG:
Just a reminder that our NINTH ANNUAL charity golf tournament- sponsored by Venture LLP- is happening FRIDAY, MAY 17th at... Goat Hill. Where else? This year we'll be benefitting Foster the Earth, an organization dedicated to helping vulnerable children and young adults in the foster care system through exposure to the great outdoors. Cost is just $150 to play (and includes lunch from our friends at Senor Grubby's) and hole sponsorships are $250. It's first come, first serve- so give a shout at northcountyboardmeeting@gmail.com or rich@logicopy.com to reserve your spot. Thank you in advance for your support!
PIC OF THE WEEK:
Spot the lucky surfer.
Keep Surfing,
Michael W. Glenn
Pioneer
Not My First Rodeo
40 Years Of Surfing (April 14th, 1984). I'm Old
Michael W. Glenn
Pioneer
Not My First Rodeo
40 Years Of Surfing (April 14th, 1984). I'm Old
