I used to live at 47th and Noriega, that was my home break, learned to surf there; I'd be in the water 7 days a week and twice on Sunday. Heavy rip when the tide is running, you can paddle at Sloat and come in at Kelly's. But Noriega was always the biggest and the best. This isn't the biggest of days, because on the biggest days it breaks 2-3 miles out, all the way to the horizon. But plenty big!! We used to surf when the coast guard boats were doing their heavy wave training. I'll just say this: On those days, there are very few people on the outside. Much respect from an old timer, this vid brings back memories.
Even if you get a bomb, you gotta paddle back out with no channel and do it all over. Once went out there when it was triple OH. Got two fun waves, at a peak by myself. Then, a set broke a hundred yards further out than the TOH’ers. I let it rag doll me in, feeling pretty wussy when I got to the beach. The next peak up had a dozen guys, all enjoying themselves. I felt super lame. 5 minutes later, one of those much bigger sets hit that peak, and 5 minutes after that, there were 12 guys on the beach too. Everyone got washed in. My favorite quote (from a guy who learned to surf there): I never knew surfing was fun, until I surfed somewhere else.
You have no Idea how bad are our beaches in Rio Grande do Sul, South Brazil. Much worse. Most of time we have a strong side current and uncertain far lineup. Before read your comment I was comparing and thinking about that.
@@luiz576 nothing is worse paddling out than ocean beach for its size. That's why Noone surfs it above 20ft. Trust me I grew up surfing it. You can try and paddle out for 1 hour and then you will just give up. It really is the most difficult paddle out when it is big. Nobody tries to surf OB above 20ft. It can hold any size but there are no takers on this earth.
@@neptunesgold1216 Not just the paddle out. IF you do make it out on a big day with a high tide differential, staying on a peak is pretty near impossible.
Keep meaning to say thank you for posting these. It's especially a treat when I happen to have gone out that day! And so fun to hear what everyone has to say about our beautiful break. Thank you!
Clean perfect conditions. Just a little too big and cold for comfort level these days. But I can still mind surf some of those bombs out the back all day long
I was crabbing OB on Thanksgiving, it's cool watching the surfers while fishing especially on big days, they say its the hardiest paddle out on a big day on the west coast, every once in a while a surfer that fishies will offer to take my crab snare and drop it on the outside bar for me .... Lol
OB is quite impressive on big winter West swells with offshore winds. It's a nasty place when it's over 6 foot and the paddle out can be almost impossible. The entire coast from Fort Point to Santa Cruze is absolutely impressive in the winter months when it's 8/10 with 30mph offshore conditions.. I used to drive from HMB to Daly City every day for work.
@@ww2remembered983 Don't blame me for that one it's all my phone's fault😁 And yep .. Lived in El Granada and ran the Red Wing Shoe Store in Westlake Plaza. I remember in 1992/93 same time (surfer mags)Bob Barbor did the photo shoot with Clark at Mavericks.We had this huge swell come in and Rockaway was this 15+ foot coffee grinder freight train barrel from point to point. Montara Beach was a solid 20' point to point close out that you could feel like an earthquake on the cliff.I miss living on that coast but the cost of living pushed us out.
Used to live up above Shelter Cove in Pacifica, every day coming home in the winter on Skyline I'd see Sharp's Pier, big, dark, glassy 10' peaks.....empty. Then I found out why when I started surfing there. It's HEAVY.
wow some insane shape on those bombs. that wave is relentless with the pounding. there's a reason there aren't 50 guys at that line up haha, its insanely hard to just get to it in the first place.
I've been watching OB surf whenever a vid pops up in my YT feed. The place just seems scary at size. I would like to see someone like John John have a go at it. He has a way of making terrifying surf seem like playful summer waves.
@@NorCalSurfer I looked up the event and I think I watched that on live TV back when it aired. The surf in the contest was not small, but it doesn't compare to the size in the vid above you posted. I think I saw a video on surfline a few years ago where guys like Taylor knox and a few others were charging OB in size comparable to you video. But my hat is off to you guys who charge that shizz. Cold water, crazy currents, no channel to paddle out, and perhaps a great whilte shark looking for a snack. I'm surprised you guys don't paddle out with two boards; one for you, and the other for your ballz.
Only way you charge this is if you have never lived in warm water climate. After living in Maui for a number of years, you could not pay me to suit up in that rubber and charge some frosty. But I will still enjoy watching others do it and be a fan.
Probably between south OB and the central area (Santiago to Moraga streets). North/ Kelly's usually doesn't break that far out and is a tad smaller. South south OB seems to have shape problems a lot of the time depending on tide, but can definitely turn on. I could be wrong but on days like this it's where I would be :D
🤙 Jet ski for hire. Pick your spot , now Walk North 300 yards Paddle out in a Channel with the current you should be At the spot. It has always worked for me.
I got mad respect for the guys that paddled out. I know it's powerful, hard to get out, and you take a beating. The wave though is a drop that turns into a mush burger. Waves look beautiful, but honestly didn't see one worth the paddle. Most were drop in, do a couple pumps and pull out. Not hating, just looks like it would be a lot of paddling and frustration for little reward.
I ride a sponge out there, the paddle is part of the game. Was a fun day, same with the following day. Some of the rips are obvious, some are like threading a needle...with a lot of zig zag.
So many variables. On a lucky paddle out, if you're in shape for it, you can be there in 10 mins of hard work. If the ocean gods are grumpy, you can find yourself a half mile down the beach after 45 mins of complete and utter exhaustion, washed up on the sand wondering just wtf happened.
I learned to surf at Ocean Beach, got my ass handed to me… now, wherever I go, I say, “At least it’s not as hard as OB on a 10+ ft day…” Baptism by fire!
Nobody surfed this place like Andy.... everyone just going straight on way to big of boards. I know it’s a long hard paddle out, I’ve surfed it before, but still.
I was on a 6’ for a long while out there and came back out with the 6’2 and thankfully got one and hopped out 🙏🌊🌅. I did get smashed by a set and it’s incredibly difficult get around them when I wanted . Saw quite a few younger guys on short boards too. Went out there with my friend who boogie boards he was nabbing everything up. There were guys shredding on step ups and shorties though.
Brooo! I’m in the video walking in the first 5 seconds with the 6’2” 😂😂I’m in your video hahah dude that shit was MACKIN. I was out there on a 6’ for 3 hours and couldn’t get in any so I came back in and paddled out on the biggest board the 6’2 and banged one after another hour and called it one and done! See that pep in my step lolol bro that shit was my limit had no idea until I was out there dawn patrol, Surfline was talking 4-5’! Thanks for posting 😂😂 fucking Awsome!
@@weareyouthere it opened up my eyes around bouys and bigger boards that’s for sure..it didn’t look that big at dawn..and then zang! Shit started swangin and bangin!
World class cold water deepwater sandbars! Gnarly wipeout which he should have respectfully straightened out with control instead of trying to bottom turn it like a superhero. Dang...
@@NorCalSurfer don't see much footage of big sunny offshore beachies in continental america, blew my mind a bit, looks a bit like a couple beachies here on the south coast of west aus
0:32. classic OB. Guy pulls through the best barrel he's probably had in years only to see he's about to take a 12-15' set on the head.. ha ha. So typical, you gotta pay to play!
I find it very ironic that whenever it's really big you only see older guys in the water charging. Apparently all of the throngs of young shredders in their early 20's with their perfect hair and abs had something better to do today.
They probably all flocked to Santa Cruz to practice their air reverses with 100 of their closest buddies :p. I notice the same thing though, respect to the older guys out there!
I definitely saw some younger guys and a fair few women out there charging on Friday. Granted this was up at VFW's but was still no joke there. Hopefully make my way down the beach eventually but I'm not ready for that kind of punishment just yet haha
I plan on visiting san Francisco so I can go on a consequence free shoplifting spree. then im going to do a #2 in the street while shooting drugs. yayyy democrat cities are the best :)
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Good job Soldier surfers, those are non-ideal conditions and you guys are ripping it pretty good!
I used to live at 47th and Noriega, that was my home break, learned to surf there; I'd be in the water 7 days a week and twice on Sunday. Heavy rip when the tide is running, you can paddle at Sloat and come in at Kelly's. But Noriega was always the biggest and the best. This isn't the biggest of days, because on the biggest days it breaks 2-3 miles out, all the way to the horizon. But plenty big!! We used to surf when the coast guard boats were doing their heavy wave training. I'll just say this: On those days, there are very few people on the outside. Much respect from an old timer, this vid brings back memories.
It's the end point for the great bar right there.
Even if you get a bomb, you gotta paddle back out with no channel and do it all over.
Once went out there when it was triple OH. Got two fun waves, at a peak by myself. Then, a set broke a hundred yards further out than the TOH’ers. I let it rag doll me in, feeling pretty wussy when I got to the beach. The next peak up had a dozen guys, all enjoying themselves. I felt super lame.
5 minutes later, one of those much bigger sets hit that peak, and 5 minutes after that, there were 12 guys on the beach too. Everyone got washed in.
My favorite quote (from a guy who learned to surf there): I never knew surfing was fun, until I surfed somewhere else.
I took one of the larger sets on the head and then let it wash me in...I went back out but glad I took the break.
Hardcore..The power and consistancy and cold temps w/ ALL that rubber on!! Well done!!
...and nice footage!
Glad you enjoyed it
@@NorCalSurfer What a day!! Looks like cloudbreak!😱
These are the fittest surfers getting into the finest waves. Beautiful footage.
Couldn't agree more!
I don’t know how you NorCal guys do it. Heavy surf freezing water and all of that rubber. Much respect 🤙👊
Water Temperature is 50-55 Degrees F, not freezing.
Some guys in the video aren't wearing booties. If you're getting away with bare feet it's not that cold.
I havent surfed OB over double and a half about but the key is just patience and pace....
Mad respect to all these chargers paddling out the the worlds most difficult lineup to reach.
You have no Idea how bad are our beaches in Rio Grande do Sul, South Brazil. Much worse. Most of time we have a strong side current and uncertain far lineup. Before read your comment I was comparing and thinking about that.
@@luiz576 nothing is worse paddling out than ocean beach for its size. That's why Noone surfs it above 20ft. Trust me I grew up surfing it. You can try and paddle out for 1 hour and then you will just give up. It really is the most difficult paddle out when it is big. Nobody tries to surf OB above 20ft. It can hold any size but there are no takers on this earth.
@@neptunesgold1216 You haven't surfed everywhere buddy so saying "nothing is worse" is just hyperbole.
@@neptunesgold1216 Not just the paddle out. IF you do make it out on a big day with a high tide differential, staying on a peak is pretty near impossible.
@@luiz576 noone cares
Cajones mayor! So much respect to anyone with the mental and physical ability to be out in conditions like that. Fun to watch.
I paddled out last winter 4-5 ft on an OG Flyer 5’8’’ that made for an adventure. Respect to those who can make it out there.
Puerto San Francisco!
lol
What a gorgeous day, Super glassy barrels, very cool video…
Thank you 🤙
Grinding. Peak looks heavy. Nice Thanksgiving gift from the ocean.
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Keep meaning to say thank you for posting these. It's especially a treat when I happen to have gone out that day! And so fun to hear what everyone has to say about our beautiful break. Thank you!
Great points, and you're welcome! I really appreciate that feedback & will try to keep them coming!
I was waiting for this ;) didn’t make the cut but what a day it was
💯 before the wind switched it was gorgeous
Catch a wave and pretty much guaranteed to get caught inside. Heavy spot with lots of current.
Clean perfect conditions. Just a little too big and cold for comfort level these days. But I can still mind surf some of those bombs out the back all day long
I always tell my 'in shape' Crossfit/Joe Rogan friends to try paddling out into 6-foot surf.
Laird Hamilton does cross fit and is friends with joe rogan. Lol
@@dredlew ....and takes a jet-ski to the lineup.
@@jimsozrics dont make this political man
I was crabbing OB on Thanksgiving, it's cool watching the surfers while fishing especially on big days, they say its the hardiest paddle out on a big day on the west coast, every once in a while a surfer that fishies will offer to take my crab snare and drop it on the outside bar for me .... Lol
Is that something you appreciate surfers doing for you?
Probably the best I’ve seen it wow. It turned on for thanksgiving
Beautiful wave and some good surfing going on. Really nice footage of an interesting break. Thanks so much,
thought the video was sped up at first with how fast the waves were coming in. insane how these guys manage the water out there
She's a deceiving beach!
For the few days around Thanksgiving, it's been 65-66 Degrees F for a 1 hour in the San Francisco Bay Area. Unfortunately, the Sun goes down at 5pm.
OB is quite impressive on big winter West swells with offshore winds. It's a nasty place when it's over 6 foot and the paddle out can be almost impossible. The entire coast from Fort Point to Santa Cruze is absolutely impressive in the winter months when it's 8/10 with 30mph offshore conditions.. I used to drive from HMB to Daly City every day for work.
That's awesome!
You drove to Daly City, Daily? Nice commute! A cruze to Santa Cruz is nice too! lol.....
@@ww2remembered983 Don't blame me for that one it's all my phone's fault😁 And yep .. Lived in El Granada and ran the Red Wing Shoe Store in Westlake Plaza.
I remember in 1992/93 same time (surfer mags)Bob Barbor did the photo shoot with Clark at Mavericks.We had this huge swell come in and Rockaway was this 15+ foot coffee grinder freight train barrel from point to point. Montara Beach was a solid 20' point to point close out that you could feel like an earthquake on the cliff.I miss living on that coast but the cost of living pushed us out.
FD EMS at 0:54 should know you don't stand or walk a patient with a c collar. If they need a c collar, they get the longboard.
It’s not the waves it’s the beast of the paddle….constant paddling…brutal paddle out then the rip and the tide to stay in da spot…
💯 so true!
WOW great footage! Really stoked I found your channel. This spitting glass looks like somewhere far away from this continent. OB in her feral beauty
Thank you! 🙏🤙
Used to live up above Shelter Cove in Pacifica, every day coming home in the winter on Skyline I'd see Sharp's Pier, big, dark, glassy 10' peaks.....empty. Then I found out why when I started surfing there. It's HEAVY.
Very cool!
I surfed salmon creek Thanksgiving day and it was showing more than the buoy. Pretty solid foot or two over head. This looks bigger haha!
Damn dude you got the best videos. Subbed.
Thank you! 🤙
What conditions man that was awesome to watch. Thanks for the video 🤙
Glad you enjoyed it!
☺️☺️💞…the sound we hear when the power goes off..
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Epic day all capped by a spectacular sunset w cocktails and snacks!
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Nice Video. One of those moments that occur once or twice a year and lasts for only a few hours.
Paddled out at Ocean Beach many times. That ride at 1:08 is what it's all about.
That's a pretty epic day there.
this looks freaking epic. some nice barrels for sure.
🔥👀 definitely one of the better days of the season
that wave is heavy!!and the paddle out is worse!!
100%!
Much respect for these true watermen
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Holy crap, that is big OB. Those guys have some cajones.
Just to make it out is a great achievement and surf OB on a day like this, wow it´s tough. Good luck!
Nice 6-8ft swell there 😎🤙
wow some insane shape on those bombs. that wave is relentless with the pounding. there's a reason there aren't 50 guys at that line up haha, its insanely hard to just get to it in the first place.
This is SO true
if only we got some of that swell down in Santa Cruz, we had a relatively flat thanksgiving...
Wow I'm surprised it didn't show up down there. Seemed like surfline underestimated this swell, at least up here
I've been watching OB surf whenever a vid pops up in my YT feed. The place just seems scary at size. I would like to see someone like John John have a go at it. He has a way of making terrifying surf seem like playful summer waves.
Dig up the rip curl search SF contest footage. Some good action of Slater and the rest showing how the pros do it.
I think (but could be wrong) slater got a 10 in that event
@@NorCalSurfer I looked up the event and I think I watched that on live TV back when it aired. The surf in the contest was not small, but it doesn't compare to the size in the vid above you posted. I think I saw a video on surfline a few years ago where guys like Taylor knox and a few others were charging OB in size comparable to you video. But my hat is off to you guys who charge that shizz. Cold water, crazy currents, no channel to paddle out, and perhaps a great whilte shark looking for a snack. I'm surprised you guys don't paddle out with two boards; one for you, and the other for your ballz.
Ocean beach is a tough paddle out is all I know.
Kudo's to the surfers who made it outside.
so clean and groomed
OB is frikking amazing!
100%
Niceeee,Nice waves,i wonder how mavericks is pushing?
Good question!
Is the bottom Sand? How far beneath the Sand is the hard rock reef?
Yes all sand! It's a long way before you hit hard rock reef (maybe 1/4 mile or so?)
@@NorCalSurfer Under the Millennium Tower Building in San Francisco, it's about 250-300 feet to Bedrock.
Wow, that's incredible. I had no idea it was like that there today. Will it be even bigger tomorrow?
Swell is declining, I think
Way smaller today but fun still groomed conditions very burgery
@@stephanwalters7106 I rolled by there last night actually to see for myself. Looked much messier by that point.
@@NorCalSurfer Thanks for the heads up. Saw the video was getting a lot of traction on Reddit. Congrats ~
That's great to hear!, thanks for the heads up
Big and powerful, lot of nasty white water to get out there.
100%. Oh and pretty cold!
Pumpin'!
Sand bars can be pounding. Nice day to surf it's reeling.
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LOL who was the guy out on a board with the huge 1980's swallow tail standing in front if the truck?? I suppose it was the longest board he had haHA
Only way you charge this is if you have never lived in warm water climate. After living in Maui for a number of years, you could not pay me to suit up in that rubber and charge some frosty. But I will still enjoy watching others do it and be a fan.
😂 I think many can relate
Amazing video what part of OB is this on?
Probably between south OB and the central area (Santiago to Moraga streets). North/ Kelly's usually doesn't break that far out and is a tad smaller. South south OB seems to have shape problems a lot of the time depending on tide, but can definitely turn on. I could be wrong but on days like this it's where I would be :D
That’s near Noriega for sure
That paddle out though
Ya it sucks unless you're REALLY into meditation
Wetsuits at Pipe?
Comeback at low tide!👍
Haha ya tough dealing with the recent high tides
Now that's how you work off a bird supper!
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🤙 Jet ski for hire.
Pick your spot , now
Walk North 300 yards
Paddle out in a Channel with the current you should be
At the spot. It has always worked for me.
What's a channel?
Breaks like Silver Strand on a big day, but harder to get in the line-up.
What's a cutback?
😂
Fuckin pumping 🔥 great video as always
Thank you!
I got mad respect for the guys that paddled out. I know it's powerful, hard to get out, and you take a beating. The wave though is a drop that turns into a mush burger. Waves look beautiful, but honestly didn't see one worth the paddle. Most were drop in, do a couple pumps and pull out. Not hating, just looks like it would be a lot of paddling and frustration for little reward.
That is the definition of surfing. Work your ass off and hope for a ten second ride.
0:26 Barrels...
This is maybe the best I've ever seen Ocean Beach and you're right; It doesn't even remotely compare to an average day on the North Shore.
I ride a sponge out there, the paddle is part of the game. Was a fun day, same with the following day. Some of the rips are obvious, some are like threading a needle...with a lot of zig zag.
Ocean Beach rocks
No doubt!
Only you can prevent barrel dodging.
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Cold water shrinks my balls and makes me surf like a kook. Mad respect for all those guys in that lineup.
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Awesomeness
How long does it take to reach the lineup? respect for even trying!
So many variables. On a lucky paddle out, if you're in shape for it, you can be there in 10 mins of hard work. If the ocean gods are grumpy, you can find yourself a half mile down the beach after 45 mins of complete and utter exhaustion, washed up on the sand wondering just wtf happened.
Well said!
What happened to the surfer? Who was that?
Not sure! Hopefully they'll see this video and chime in
@@NorCalSurfer I saw someone comment that it was a 16 year old boy. Glad they made it in safe.
Bangin'
Tide was a little high but yes it was
I learned to surf at Ocean Beach, got my ass handed to me… now, wherever I go, I say, “At least it’s not as hard as OB on a 10+ ft day…” Baptism by fire!
Well we know you're comfy in the big stuff!
Nobody surfed this place like Andy.... everyone just going straight on way to big of boards. I know it’s a long hard paddle out, I’ve surfed it before, but still.
I was on a 6’ for a long while out there and came back out with the 6’2 and thankfully got one and hopped out 🙏🌊🌅. I did get smashed by a set and it’s incredibly difficult get around them when I wanted . Saw quite a few younger guys on short boards too. Went out there with my friend who boogie boards he was nabbing everything up. There were guys shredding on step ups and shorties though.
Did that guy get his booster btw?
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Brooo! I’m in the video walking in the first 5 seconds with the 6’2” 😂😂I’m in your video hahah dude that shit was MACKIN. I was out there on a 6’ for 3 hours and couldn’t get in any so I came back in and paddled out on the biggest board the 6’2 and banged one after another hour and called it one and done! See that pep in my step lolol bro that shit was my limit had no idea until I was out there dawn patrol, Surfline was talking 4-5’! Thanks for posting 😂😂 fucking Awsome!
Yeah the swell must have come in earlier than Surfline expected. I was up at VFW and it was too crowded with too many sitting on the inside.
@@weareyouthere it opened up my eyes around bouys and bigger boards that’s for sure..it didn’t look that big at dawn..and then zang! Shit started swangin and bangin!
@@weareyouthere what’s VFW?
It's now the Park Chalet...was a VFW a long time ago. I need to look at the buoys.
@@weareyouthere ahhh got it
World class cold water deepwater sandbars!
Gnarly wipeout which he should have respectfully straightened out with control instead of trying to bottom turn it like a superhero. Dang...
Ya looked like his board didn't react the way he expected off the bottom turn
wow, firing
It was a great day of surf, for sure
@@NorCalSurfer don't see much footage of big sunny offshore beachies in continental america, blew my mind a bit, looks a bit like a couple beachies here on the south coast of west aus
Very difficult place
Very!
What happened to the guy that was injured
Not too sure but he was up and walking so that's a good sign that he was ok
@@NorCalSurfer I see that’s good
2 foot Hawaiian 😂
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Looks like Banzai Pipeline but harder.
Easy paddle out. Not big enough. Good for tandem surfing. LOL!
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Wooow! You lucky bastards better be thankful!!!:)
Incredibly 🙏🙏🙏🦍🦍🦍
0:32. classic OB. Guy pulls through the best barrel he's probably had in years only to see he's about to take a 12-15' set on the head.. ha ha. So typical, you gotta pay to play!
Haha well said
OB is deceptive sometimes.
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wow
Do you know how fucking difficult it is to paddle all the way out there?
looks like high risk low reward situ
Haha ya not too many great rides, but there were some! There were a couple more made tubes but I wasn't able to catch them on film
no booties and surfing a gun? hmmmm seems like one of those days where some folks would be better off just watching :)
Just about as good as it gets. Dues paid and barrels made.
Definitely gotta pay to play at Ocean beach
They all surf like the Lunada bay crew. Lots of straight. Just sayin.
True
Why not just move to somewhere warmer, cleaner, safer ie Australia lol
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I find it very ironic that whenever it's really big you only see older guys in the water charging. Apparently all of the throngs of young shredders in their early 20's with their perfect hair and abs had something better to do today.
They probably all flocked to Santa Cruz to practice their air reverses with 100 of their closest buddies :p. I notice the same thing though, respect to the older guys out there!
I saw a few younger dudes on shorties ..saw a somewhat equal amount of guys on shorties / step ups too
I definitely saw some younger guys and a fair few women out there charging on Friday. Granted this was up at VFW's but was still no joke there. Hopefully make my way down the beach eventually but I'm not ready for that kind of punishment just yet haha
😂 probably right
solid as fuck
easy surf
LET'S GO BRANDON!
Nothing special....sand banks in right place at right swell
Sand has definitely been good
I plan on visiting san Francisco so I can go on a consequence free shoplifting spree. then im going to do a #2 in the street while shooting drugs. yayyy democrat cities are the best :)
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turn off the foxnews, bud …🙄