Surfing the eclipse

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Manik, Aug 12, 2017.

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  1. Aug 12, 2017 #1
    Manik

    Manik Well-Known Member

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    Its turning into eclipse overload on the tv. I guess Oregon and S Carolina will get total darkness, still too early to guess on swell, but if there is any it would make for a cool pic. I wonder if the tides will be affected?
     
    Manik, Aug 12, 2017
    Manik, Aug 12, 2017
  3. Aug 12, 2017 #2
    Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

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    Yes, with the moon and sun in "complete" alignment (to produce the eclipse) the high tides will be a bit higher and the low tides a bit lower than any other time of year, but only slightly higher/lower than the normal spring tides. Like an inch or two more, so nothing extraordinary.

    It will be fun to be surfing during the eclipse, or just out on the beach. I remember being on the beach for a near total eclipse a long time ago...like 90% eclipse...the combination of a darkening sky in the middle of a cloudless day, and the cool breeze that came up, was disconcerting and eerie in a cool way.
     
    Mitchell, Aug 12, 2017
    Mitchell, Aug 12, 2017

  5. Aug 12, 2017 #3
    Manik

    Manik Well-Known Member

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    I was on the big island for a partial eclipse in the early 90's, it was eerie. The birds all stopped chirping, I remember that pretty well. get some pics Mitchell, hope it stays clear your way.
     
    Manik, Aug 12, 2017
    Manik, Aug 12, 2017
  6. Aug 12, 2017 #4
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    I'll be surfing most likely, provided there are waves.
     
    DawnPatrol321, Aug 12, 2017
    DawnPatrol321, Aug 12, 2017
  7. Aug 12, 2017 #5
    LongIslandBro

    LongIslandBro Well-Known Member

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    Looks like it'll hit Folly at about 3:00pm. Forecast call for rideable surf?
     
    LongIslandBro, Aug 12, 2017
    LongIslandBro, Aug 12, 2017
  8. Aug 18, 2017 #6
    DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

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    I may sneak out of the office to paddle out. Tell 'em I'm going to the warehouse to check the inventory or something...
     
    DosXX, Aug 18, 2017
    DosXX, Aug 18, 2017
  9. Aug 18, 2017 #7
    Manik

    Manik Well-Known Member

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    Surf report is pretty dismal for RI on Monday, I'm not working so I'll probably paddle out no matter what for the hell of it.
     
    Manik, Aug 18, 2017
    Manik, Aug 18, 2017
  10. Aug 18, 2017 #8
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    Just a little after dead low at that time on folly. Prob won't be too much of a wave here. I'm planning on being on an empty sandbar on the river.
     
    ClemsonSurf, Aug 18, 2017
    ClemsonSurf, Aug 18, 2017
  11. Aug 19, 2017 #9
    bubs

    bubs Well-Known Member

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    I don't get it. What's the connection?

    I'll be shoreside with my wahine and a cold one just waiting to cash in on her cosmic vibes after.

    Am I an idiot?
     
    bubs, Aug 19, 2017
    bubs, Aug 19, 2017
  12. Aug 19, 2017 #10
    Barry Cuda

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    Sounds to me like you are the only sane one left, besides myself, on this board.
     
    Barry Cuda, Aug 19, 2017
    Barry Cuda, Aug 19, 2017
  13. Aug 19, 2017 #11
    nopantsLance

    nopantsLance Well-Known Member

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    careful
    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Aug 19, 2017 #12
    Manik

    Manik Well-Known Member

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    THAT is a crazy vid, just showed it to my kid and she loves it. Nope , wouldn't want to be sitting on that shoulder
     
    Manik, Aug 19, 2017
    Manik, Aug 19, 2017
  15. Aug 19, 2017 #13
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    Yikers!
     
    DawnPatrol321, Aug 19, 2017
    DawnPatrol321, Aug 19, 2017
  16. Aug 19, 2017 #14
    LongIslandBro

    LongIslandBro Well-Known Member

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    God hates shoulder hoppers too!
     
    LongIslandBro, Aug 19, 2017
    LongIslandBro, Aug 19, 2017
  17. Aug 19, 2017 #15
    WHITEPOWERSURFER

    WHITEPOWERSURFER Well-Known Member

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    Was that Wayne getting struck by his God for his wicked ways? RIP Wayne.
     
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    WHITEPOWERSURFER, Aug 19, 2017
  18. Aug 19, 2017 #16
    cepriano

    cepriano Well-Known Member

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    [video=youtube;KmtttE3u1g0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmtttE3u1g0[/video]
     
    cepriano, Aug 19, 2017
    cepriano, Aug 19, 2017
  19. Aug 19, 2017 #17
    Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

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    Sucks....Monday looks like the only flat day next week....would like to paddle out during it but if its ankle high, I'll be fine just taking it in in some kind of cool outdoor spot. I'm kind of thinking one of the high overlooks in cape henlopen state park with a long view up and down the coast would be a cool vantage point
     
    Mitchell, Aug 19, 2017
    Mitchell, Aug 19, 2017
  20. Aug 19, 2017 #18
    sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

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    I'm trying not to make my wife insane by doing a eclipse dive thru the inlet. She is afraid of stuff. So I'm liking your mindset, and am planning on doing anither other type of diving during the big mid day spectacle. Makin' our own planetary alignment. Flatness on the ocean, waves indoors. Thanks bubs.
     
    sisurfdogg, Aug 19, 2017
    sisurfdogg, Aug 19, 2017
  21. Aug 19, 2017 #19
    sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

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    Typical Cabinet meeting
     
    sisurfdogg, Aug 19, 2017
    sisurfdogg, Aug 19, 2017
  22. Aug 20, 2017 #20
    nopantsLance

    nopantsLance Well-Known Member

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    [​IMG]
     
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