Gustavo = Epic?

[rusty2737]

Potential good Swell for WFL if not than epic if reports hold true and Gustave stays on forecasted path. East coasters stay the **** home !

[Swellinfo]

sounds like an invitation.

at the current projected path, the florida gulf coast is looking good. Unfortunately, if there is a major hurricane in the Gulf, there will be a price to pay.

[rusty2737]

very true...i would rather see it come into the gulf and move as west as possible sending it into mexico or the bay of campeche therefore having little effects on the gulf region, however that is lookin like a tough senario

[tfranks]

cant ask for a better 3 day weekend. east coasters, saddle up, we're headed west

[ScottO]

Apparently Naples is off limits according to Rusty up there. On the other hand feel free to hit any beach in St. Pete, since the whole coast is going to be firing.

[jeysinb16]

oh,,,, come on east coasters... after all we go bombard your asses with any little waist high bumps.

so this is an invite from one of the respectable surfers over here.

come and kill it. the entire wfl coast line should be rocking at every sandbar.

share, enjoy, stay safe....

promote friendly waters and your days will be filled with smiles.

i expect to be treated with the same respect over there, so come and enjoy.

[fltraveler]

yeah i am a gulfcoaster and was surfing at spanish house and the inlet yesterday and overheard multiple groups of people saying how good the gulf was gonna be and that they were heading over there for sure. so get ready gulfcoasters, maintain your peak.

[OGmd]

Potential good Swell for WFL if not than epic if reports hold true and Gustave stays on forecasted path. East coasters stay the **** home !

**** you i'll go wherever the **** i want and dont bring your ass over here when your looking at your lake

[...LostInFlorida]

one word

amazon's.

[rusty2737]

No disrespect to any of you east coasters coming over here and surfing, after all the east coast is our home away from home for us gulf coasters. All im saying is for the previous swells we've had in the past, many surfers from the east coast came over here and took over breaks like they owned it. We respect you and your homebreak so just respect ours and the locals that way everyone can enjoy a nice Hcane swell.

[fltraveler]

yes everyone go to amazons/the pass from the east coast, dont head anywhere south it wont be good especially in the sarasota area. st pete is a good choice too or bradenton.

[...LostInFlorida]

yes everyone go to amazons/the pass from the east coast, dont head anywhere south it wont be good especially in the sarasota area. st pete is a good choice too or bradenton.

yep.... cause i'm sure everyone will be willing to tow jet skies over here to get across the pass... i'm not giving anyone a ride....

how much is gas these days???... $3.50 a gallon?....

AMMOs is a long way from the east coast.

[rusty2737]

Very true lost in FL...But if all pans out the way it supposed to it could be worth it. Gustav is supposed to send a shot of overhead + groundswell @ 13 secs for days, sounds tempting.

[...LostInFlorida]

Very true lost in FL...But if all pans out the way it supposed to it could be worth it. Gustav is supposed to send a shot of overhead + groundswell @ 13 secs for days, sounds tempting.

hell, i'm from pensacola.... it'll take me 1 1/2 hours to get there...
plus, i got an annual pass to St Andrew's... so unless people put their boat in somewhere else... i'tll be just a handfull of people until 8:00 am when the state park opens...

it's gonna be gooooood

[rusty2737]

Either way pretty much any beachbreak with a decent sandbar should be firing in WFL

[starved glfcoaster]

I know what our brotha in the first post was talking about, i just think it was a little harsh. You guys on the east coast really dont understand how starved we are over here for a decent wave, i mean we drive 2 1/2 hours to come ride your swells. Theres no hard feelings, just respect the locals and we'll respect you. The ocean doesn't belong to any one man

[rusty2737]

Well said. The whole stay the **** home thing was sarcastic considering we will drive 3 hours to surf waist high swell.

[starved glfcoaster]

On that note this could potentially be the best weekend ever, Slightly Stoopid saturday night over head swell in the A.M. you cant ask for much better

[fltraveler]

where is slightly stoopid playing??

[rusty2737]

Dont forget Pepper will be joining them also. I believe Boca Raton?

[Blink2824]

Surfers over the years have obtained such a negative mindset on surfing waves and have created such a dominant perspective on the sport. You guys should be freaking ashamed of yourselves for making the surf community the way it has become. Just go out there, get wet, and enjoy sharing all of the waves God gives us. When people become cocky and arrogant is when the passion of surfing gets diluted altogether.

Peace and see you in the lineup

-Tyler

[fltraveler]

yeah to far to drive for me. expendables and rebelution in october!

[layback419]

hey since we live over here we should take advantage of all the resources we have (BOATS) i dont know about you guys that like the crowds, but i know of a place or two no east coasters will be (upper captiva) has any of you seen what potential charlie pass has? well you should. thats where ill be, anyone that can get there is welcome to join.

[surfdogandhisbeach]

Now you've gone and done it! Given up the secret spot!

[rambphoto]

looks like the right side will be bigger on monday anyway ...

actually if you pay taxes anywhere in FL. you support all the beaches as mean high tide is state property so you should feel "free" to surf anywhere ...

a lot of coastline here to get crappy with anyone ...

any "local" should know how to manage or escape the crowds in their area, if you don't you need to try more of your area breaks ;)

have a good weekend everyone i will most likely be on both coasts, and not really bothering anyone ;-)

of course posting your local holiday BBQ information would be a nice thing to do for your visitors this weekend ...

;)

[tmanty]

yes everyone go to amazons/the pass from the east coast, dont head anywhere south it wont be good especially in the sarasota area. st pete is a good choice too or bradenton.

Sarasota will be going off more than st. pete. Most the time we have better surf on any swell here than st.pete. You just have to hit the right spots because there are a lot of spots in sarasota u just have to hit the right one depending on the swell. Venice jetties are goin to rock also, but there will be like 100+ people there haha.

[fltraveler]

thanks bro, i knew it was gonna be good in the venice area and sarasota, i was just trying to maintian some crowd control, but now you ruined it... everyone go to south jetty

[wavestarved]

No one go and surf the piers in Bradenton and stay away from here as well http://wannasurf.com/spot/North_America/USA/Gulf_Coast/Florida/Cannons/index.html
go visit venice south jetty.

[...LostInFlorida]

looks like y'all east coasters won't need to travel after all...

hannah's on her way.

[wavestarved]

I also forgot to say Repsect each other and have fun.If you are in a position to let someone else have a wave ,do so.If everyone would respect each other and trade off on waves and be nice and not selfish,surfing will be more fun no matter where your surfing.

[tmanty]

O ya sorry about that... O well its going to be good everywhere so spread out everyone and share waves

[dropd66]

DON'T go to that one key on the gulf coast. It probably won't be able to handle the size and close out.

[fltraveler]

every spot on the gulf coast is a key...

[dropd66]

Starts with an "M"

[Waterhead]

See, I knew I ordered that 7'8" Channel Islands MBB for some reason...
I'll be looking for a point on Sunday Morning early.

[cvb7873]

Potential good Swell for WFL if not than epic if reports hold true and Gustave stays on forecasted path. East coasters stay the **** home !

I live on the east coast, and work for a fire department in Naples. That sould qualify as dual citizenship. Bringing my boards to work tomorrow, Sunday is looking to be fun. I hope the winds stay offshore. Have fun and stay safe out there, should be plenty of waves for all of us.

[fltraveler]

i believe you are talking about manasota key, where i live, and if you are then yeah dont come here, it cant handle any swell over waist high.

[gnar]

hey west siders. im on the east and i was wondering if any of you would mind letting me know if theres any good spots in naples for sunday that can hold the size. thanks

[dropd66]

I was thinking about trying out the rocks. Maybe Boca pass...

[fltraveler]

battan down the hatches son cause we are in for some swell. too bad we are going to be dealing with a huge tragedy cause this thing is picking up at a very extreme rate right now. in 1998 from hurricane georges we saw the gulf light up like pipeline, looks like we are in for it again, maybe even wiamea this time.... it too bad i only have a 5'10" haha

[rusty2737]

hey west siders. im on the east and i was wondering if any of you would mind letting me know if theres any good spots in naples for sunday that can hold the size. thanks


theres not many spots in naples that can hold a large swell. pier is the usually spot.

[gnar]

alright, thanks a lot

[labocanarocks]

im from the east coast and im comin to surf the west coast tomorrow. i dont care im respectful to others as long as they are same to me. however the west coast is swarmed with kooks who just get in the way so just watch out or ill run your ass over! hahaha

[Swellinfo]

buoy 42003 is only at 35ft @ 14 seconds...

[barryob]

buoy 42003 is only at 35ft @ 14 seconds...

Yes, before the bouy failed, but a ship measured a 46 foot wave not to far from it. I'll try to get to pensacola beach in the morning and estimate the wave size if I can.

[Swellinfo]

Yes, before the bouy failed, but a ship measured a 46 foot wave not to far from it. I'll try to get to pensacola beach in the morning and estimate the wave size if I can.

I'm sure P'cola will be Victory at Sea tomorrow.

[gnar]

were the waves in naples today as good as forecasted?

[tmanty]

The surf in venice/sarasota was around chest to head with a foot overhead on the sets. Some decent sized barrels it was fun and mostly all lefts at the spot I surfed at. It was really fun.

[gnar]

cool i think ill try out the pier tomorrow

[rusty2737]

cool i think ill try out the pier tomorrow

Naples Pier started to fill in at around 2/3ish...sunset was waist-shoulder

[cvb7873]

Naples Pier started to fill in at around 2/3ish...sunset was waist-shoulder

Same up in Bonita. Funny thing is this morning I checked it, surf was 1ft with a dozen guys out on logs. Half as many people in the lineup this evening when it turned on. Guess a lot of people gave up on it. Not as big as I had hoped but fun and clean. Hopefully it holds up till tomorrow. East coast looks like it'll be getting some action next week.

[SaltH20]

Wow, "Stay the **** home" turned into "No disrespect" pretty fast didn't it? Are your legs tired from all that back pedaling? I'll see you in "your" lineup tomorrow morning and regardless of your bad attitude and stinkbug stance with your arms flapping all over the place I'll still be cool to you. Hope you catch plenty of those waves you own, I know I will.

[cvb7873]

Wow, "Stay the **** home" turned into "No disrespect" pretty fast didn't it? Are your legs tired from all that back pedaling? I'll see you in "your" lineup tomorrow morning and regardless of your bad attitude and stinkbug stance with your arms flapping all over the place I'll still be cool to you. Hope you catch plenty of those waves you own, I know I will.
Thats funny. Whats funnier is the gas you are about to waste. Checked it this morning, thigh high in Bonita. This week is looking fun on the right side of the State. Hope some of Hannah's swell makes it south of Palm Beach.

[barryob]

I'm sure P'cola will be Victory at Sea tomorrow.

yep, Victory at sea on the local cams. I bet there are some folks braving it in PCB though. I'll post a size report later if I can get out to the beach.

[rusty2737]

Wow, "Stay the **** home" turned into "No disrespect" pretty fast didn't it? Are your legs tired from all that back pedaling? I'll see you in "your" lineup tomorrow morning and regardless of your bad attitude and stinkbug stance with your arms flapping all over the place I'll still be cool to you. Hope you catch plenty of those waves you own, I know I will.

You know i think the funniest thing i saw yesterday was a guy from the other coast try and cut through the pier but instead go head on into the piling breaking his board in half.
and i dont think you will see me in the lineup in the morning considering there wont be anything but logs out catchin thigh high waves. hope the drive over here was well worth it lol.

[scotty]

You know i think the funniest thing i saw yesterday was a guy from the other coast try and cut through the pier but instead go head on into the piling breaking his board in half.

pretty retarded statement

[fltraveler]

some fun waves but hardly epic here in venice. reached head high yeasterday afternoon and today. its dying off quick now though. the crowd factor was ridiculous though, and the worst part was everyone was all psyched out for some badass waves but they just didnt come, so that made the tension go up. its weird i surf the oter coast and never runinto any problems, then when east coasters come over here they have to run around like they own the place. to be honest there are too many kooks on the gulf coast, people on the east coast just have more respect. i have never gotten dropped in on on the east coast in all the trips i have taken there. i prolly got dropped in on 30 times the last 2 days by people that just go straight...

[ERG]

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[Swellinfo]

great photos! you should upload some to the gulf coast photo gallery, so all of the swellinfo users can check them out.

[wavestarved]

nice shots for sure.Since your naming a specific break you might as well include a detailed map of where to park and how to get to it.People like you are what infects a good break.Thanks

[tmanty]

It's already always packed at Anna Marie. One of the best breaks on the coast... I've heard from some it is the best

[FacelessApe]

nice shots for sure.Since your naming a specific break you might as well include a detailed map of where to park and how to get to it.People like you are what infects a good break.Thanks

Kinda hard to hide in AMI when you only have maybe 3 miles of shoreline. Good spots don't stay 'secret' forever. When it gets too crowded for you it's time to go explore and find the next great secret spot. No sense getting posessive over something you can't posess. I was out at Honeymoon Island and the vibe was warm and friendly even tho it was a bit crowded and the swell was only bout chest high. It was a fun couple of days nonetheless. I definitely plan to come down and infect your break one of these days tho.

[ERG]

I was told about White Ave by 5 different sources from 5 different cities on the east coast, oh and my 50 year-old secretary suggested it as well - I'm pretty sure this spot hasn't been a secret for a long time. And as for parking, Gulf Ave about 3/4 mile north is perfect if you get there early enough. Faceless, shoot me a pm when you plan to hang out and I'll shoot some!

[Waterhead]

Check out www.surfmexicobeach.com for some pictures from Gustavo. Its just a locally-run site with no ads or anything or I wouldn't recommend it. I couldn't get over there but everyone I talked to said it was good.

[wavestarved]

I was told about White Ave by 5 different sources from 5 different cities on the east coast, oh and my 50 year-old secretary suggested it as well - I'm pretty sure this spot hasn't been a secret for a long time. And as for parking, Gulf Ave about 3/4 mile north is perfect if you get there early enough. Faceless, shoot me a pm when you plan to hang out and I'll shoot some!

You are right the spot isn't a big secret anymore but it doesn't need anymore attention by posting the name of the break with your shots.Shots were nice by the way.What were the 5 cities you are talking about,let me guess?They were Satellite,Indian Harbor,Melbourne Beach,Coco,and orlando.What does the age of a secretary( who I presume female right) or the sex or job description have to do with anything?I guess it comes down to a respect thing which is lacking in people today.Come to our beaches surf and have fun.Be respectful and don't act like you own it.Don't post the names of spots in pictures.Why couldn't you just put Fl Gulf Sarasota County in your pics?How easy is that.Wouldn't you want the same for your spots?

[...LostInFlorida]

well, i went to the 'not so secret' spot in panama city..... it must have been the right decision, seeing as how Shea and Corey Lopez, Pete Mendia, Asher Nollen, and Ryan Briggs were there.

it was decent, no where near EPIC, but better than sitiing at the house.

[ERG]

I guess it comes down to a respect thing which is lacking in people today.

I was there and saw surfers from East and West sharing waves and being respectful. I would have more respect for your argument if it wasn't so futile and beyond it's relevance. AMI, White Ave in particular, is as much a secret as Area 51.

Come to our beaches surf and have fun.Be respectful and don't act like you own it.

Dude, I live here and bring my family to AMI many times a year, swell or no swell! Who here is acting like they own the beach...........yeah, you!

[rambphoto]

florida was discovered in the 15th century, i think it is pretty safe to assume your "secret spot" isn't so "secret" ...

to be fair you probably know how to get to spanish house and Mat. Inlet ...

the only spot we have kept a secret @ here is the "cove" and we had to bury it under 30 feet of sand to do it ;-)

r

nice shots for sure.Since your naming a specific break you might as well include a detailed map of where to park and how to get to it.People like you are what infects a good break.Thanks

[dropd66]

Well, I had a lot of fun at a spot on Manasota key. A spot that I've surfed for the past 10 years or so with only a few friends. When we pulled up on the morning of...we were met with about 30 other guys and crowded parking. By the end of it all, our secret spot became THE spot on the key, which I guess sucks but the times, they are a'changing