Check your favorite wave models.

the whole weekend is looking big.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

all i can say is " #surfersgonnasurf " ...

Like the mental battle while driving 1 hour + to the beach, finding a random spot to park at while hoping and praying that your vehicle, cell phone, and wallet are all still in place and un-molested when your done with your magical ninja strategic strike surf mission DOES suck (And might i dare say that while this past Saturday's session that I had was definitely LACK LUSTER, I still had fun on a few close out shorebreak almost makeable deathpits) .

BUT .. I will say that "It is ALMOST worth it!"

We in all of Florida are SUPER wave starved surfers.. Id'e even bet monies that we may be one of the MOST wave starved area of surfers in the world (I'm only guessing)..

I cant front though.. I will probably be trying to be on it this weekend if the current forecast pans out. (Please don't hate on the in-landers, we just want to "get some" like the rest of you)



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SK8 AND DESTROY

Just stay HOME, ...Stay off the island...

Edited: 03/30/2020 at 07:26 PM by SurferMic

Been doing a lot of mind-surfing all winter, since this has been a mediocre one swell-wise

Might as well do the same for this

Edited: 03/30/2020 at 04:18 PM by seaspray

I got a call from my buddy on the OB of NC saying it's chest to heat and building. I told him to eat deep dark doo, because the popo have road blocks. Seems like there's an underground rail road that will hide you in the trunk.

" #surfersgonnasurf " Agreed.

brevard county beaches are not closed and neither are the city beaches
at least not yet
the cb beach was only for one weekend
so far

When you are below the High Tide line, out in the water, it falls totally under state jurisdiction and the town and county have No authority to close the water down.

fight it all you want but you will lose during a declared 'state of emergency'

As in federal state of emergency. Though I would be interested to see what happened if someone entered the line-up by boat.



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I was right.

Edited: 03/30/2020 at 02:27 PM by Cole

Indeed!

Yeah but what are you gonna do stay out there forever? The second you come in you'll have to walk on the beach and then they'll arrest you, especially if you ignore plainly and really quickly if you're dickish to them... and don't think Johnny law won't be waiting! If you know your surfing history their is a famous guy up who way back up north, Rhode Island I think or maybe MA, that tried to pull this off when they were cracking down on public beach access back 70s. People were pushing the issue due to homes being built all along beach and loosing access... Long story short he went to jail and the value of those homes went up way the F up and now they're pretty much wall to wall from NY upto Maine! So if you want guaranteed access to a session either buy one of those houses or get up super early DP before anyone else is awake and surf till they call you in and when they do play nice "ohh sorry officer I was unaware I'm really sorry"

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get up early and go surf - it'll make that hangover go away and/or make the workday more tolerable :)

surfermic, you have a step father on a ventilator, and a wife with COPD/Asthma. What the world are you doing going against the new regulations, surfing when they say stay off the beach? Look in the mirror you bully.

please stay at home thx

Edited: 03/30/2020 at 07:25 PM by SurferMic

I too thought of the boat drop off in the line up. Desperate for sure but even I am seeing the lives in the balance. I may just watch it through my car window from a good perch. There will be other swells and this will not last forever.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

via GIFER

Are there ANY Florida beaches north of Brevard open for surfing?

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Replace turf grass with native plants that don't need irrigation and synthetic fertilizers or chemicals that can go into our waterways and ocean

no. .... you guys can at least pull a dawn patrol.

Edited: 03/31/2020 at 12:18 PM by Plan B

That truly sucks.



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Replace turf grass with native plants that don't need irrigation and synthetic fertilizers or chemicals that can go into our waterways and ocean

daner would go!

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ola ~

Edited: 03/31/2020 at 03:50 PM by equipeola

Kona kona kona!

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Replace turf grass with native plants that don't need irrigation and synthetic fertilizers or chemicals that can go into our waterways and ocean

Stop it, Tom's got my new stick shaped. Sorry

April 1, 1 p.m.: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issues an executive order to limit movements going into effect Thursday at midnight. Only travel for essential reasons will be permitted. This includes getting food from grocery stores, going to essential workplaces and seeking medical assistance.

does that mean no going to the beach to surf ?
is there going to be some kind of enforcement ?

"essential activities" That would include surfing for me but I don't think it will pass the current situation. Beach side residents will be the only surfers out on this swell. They might even patrol the beach on 4 wheelers. Cop told me that last weekend down in IRC.

this will vary for each county, some more rural than others. but let me tell you, when more and more cops become infected (several dozen are quarantined in tampa, on the rise in pinellas, 1400 in NYC...) i SERIOUSLY doubt that they're gonna be prioritizing kicking a few surfers off of the beach. hence why gov. desatan changed the 6 month rule for retired police and medical ppl to get back on the job. you really think they're releasing prisoners only to put more people (who have potentially been exposed) back inside? shit is hitting the fan and they're running out of wipes (double entendre)...just be sensible.

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sneedeker

Edited: 04/01/2020 at 05:07 PM by harrietdubman

Dangit!!!!!

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SK8 AND DESTROY

i believe exercise is considered essential. so walking, running, or riding your bike will keep you safe on the streets. surfing is a lot of exercise unless you are a bobber

It's exercise so just maybe... Many orders we've seen have an out for exercise

Section 3. Essential Activities


Section 3. Essential Activities

A. For purposes of this Order and the conduct it limits, "essential activities" means
and encompasses the following:
1. Attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues and houses
of worship; and
11. Participating in recreational activities ( consistent with social distancing
guidelines) such as walking, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, running, or
swimming; and
m. Taking care of pets; and
1v. Caring for or otherwise assisting a loved one or friend.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this
l st day of April, 2020

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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

So can you drive from Orlando to Coca Beach for a recreational activity? Not that I have to but curious how much latitude we have to travel to a break.

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Replace turf grass with native plants that don't need irrigation and synthetic fertilizers or chemicals that can go into our waterways and ocean

Edited: 04/01/2020 at 12:17 PM by daner

What has changed????

Doesn't seem much different that what the 6' social distance was doing...
.... at least for me.





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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

Edited: 04/01/2020 at 12:18 PM by SunriseSurfer

I agree Iv'e been following that for weeks. Until I get to a grocery store and its wild west in there.

LMAO isn't that the truth!



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Replace turf grass with native plants that don't need irrigation and synthetic fertilizers or chemicals that can go into our waterways and ocean

The stay at home order is the new thing. I guess the main thing is all businesses and organizations must close- unless deemed essential. But I think travel to surf and parking along roadsides will much more scrutinized. A police officer could pull you over and say where you going? If you're on 95 and say surfing I could see some eye rolling going on.

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Replace turf grass with native plants that don't need irrigation and synthetic fertilizers or chemicals that can go into our waterways and ocean

Edited: 04/01/2020 at 12:29 PM by daner

May the odds forever be in your favor

Nah the governor's going to have another conference and exclaim "April Fools!!" any minute now!

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Time and tide wait for no one.....

Edited: 04/01/2020 at 02:10 PM by KP

They have been patrolling the beach on four wheelers in palm beach county for two weeks.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

think that's bad? ..^.for the last THREE weeks ,over in Brazil, they been dealin with THIS.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................A police helicopter in Brazil created a sandstorm on a beach in an attempt to remove sunbathers flouting coronavirus restrictions, footage has shown. The incident took place on Friday on Galheta beach in the city of Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, according to local media.

This morning, it's reported this thing is spread by 'breathing'.- We can walk through a lingering cloud in the air after being spoken to~~ I'm goin surf'in, it's break'in!

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