Hi! just moved to Ft Lauderdale

[RyanCooles]

Hey guys! just thought I would say hi. I just moved here from upstate ny a little over a week ago, and have been enjoying the beach almost every other day. I have realized that summer is usually pretty flat, but man last friday was something else. I was at Las Olas and in shoulder deep water waves were coming 3-4 feet over my head. I think I body surfed for 3+ hours while running in for water. When does the surf start picking up for fall/winter? when it does will it be the same as what I saw friday or even better?

when I was young I grew up in Los Angeles so I saw some pretty big stuff. Even then all I didnt was bodyboard or bodysurf. I might try surfing here if the waves look like it will be fun. I would probably get tired of jumping on a board, riding 20-30 yards and the ride being over.

Also what is some good gear to bring for all day stays? I just bought a clamshell tent that completely closes off if I need privacy/rest. Big enough to fir 3 people and only 24.99$ on walmarts website. Cant wait to use that thing, if I have some shade I would be comfortable staying a lot longer.

[zaGaffer]

Sunscreen & water in a re-usable bottle. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy also recommends a towel.

[ClemsonSurf]

Surfwax, rolaids, sunscreen, water, condoms, ham sandwiches, screwdriver, gorilla glue, socks, toothbrush, paint rollers no paint, can beer no glass, pillow, pillow case, sunglasses, glasses, reading glasses, chair, float, floaties, zip ties, lube, highlighters, duck tape, WD40, your keys, gold bond, bondo, suncure, fin key, band aids, cash, check, credit card, guns, knives, billy club, books, magazines, fishing pole, cast net, bucket, shovel, net, frisbee, football, deodorant, concealer, foundation, waterproof mascara, lipstick and gloss, your bra, your bro's, watch, boombox, wetsuit, booties, gloves, goggles, mask, sticky notes, floss, coffee, powertools, bug repellant, ipod, ipad, iphone, idontknowwhatelse, calendar, pen, paper, pencil, spear gun, table, grill, another ham sandwich.

[DawnPatrolSUP]

Surfwax, rolaids, sunscreen, water, condoms, ham sandwiches, screwdriver, gorilla glue, socks, toothbrush, paint rollers no paint, can beer no glass, pillow, pillow case, sunglasses, glasses, reading glasses, chair, float, floaties, zip ties, lube, highlighters, duck tape, WD40, your keys, gold bond, bondo, suncure, fin key, band aids, cash, check, credit card, guns, knives, billy club, books, magazines, fishing pole, cast net, bucket, shovel, net, frisbee, football, deodorant, concealer, foundation, waterproof mascara, lipstick and gloss, your bra, your bro's, watch, boombox, wetsuit, booties, gloves, goggles, mask, sticky notes, floss, coffee, powertools, bug repellant, ipod, ipad, iphone, idontknowwhatelse, calendar, pen, paper, pencil, spear gun, table, grill, another ham sandwich.

And don't forget ham sandwich