Surf Reports via Twitter

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by surf_squan1219, Mar 5, 2012.

  1. surf_squan1219

    surf_squan1219 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 12, 2010
    Does anyone know if theres a surf report for Monmouth county on twitter? been searching a little and havent found one

    much thanks
     
  2. Sniffer

    Sniffer Well-Known Member

    Sep 20, 2010

  3. Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

    Jan 5, 2009
    If you do, please make sure and thank them by paddling up on them (preferably bring a group) and feel free to drop in on them, since they apparently like surfing in crowds.
     
  4. jchafard

    jchafard Well-Known Member

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    Aug 10, 2011
    Really??? A twitter surf report? For fack's sake you have Internet access to several surf reports and cams...is it that difficult to take a quick ride to check it anyway? What next? Hiring guys to knock on your door and reporting after checking it for you.

    Stop being so dependent on things like this people.
     
  5. surf_squan1219

    surf_squan1219 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 12, 2010
    i really dont think twitter surf reports are all that far off. quick updates, dont see the difference between going on this site or going on twitter. its the same difference. if it hasnt happened yet, i would put money on it within a year or 2
     
  6. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    Love it. Keeping all the kooks in jersey!
     
  7. DJFresh

    DJFresh Well-Known Member

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    Jul 7, 2008
    It has happened already.

    Easternlines on twitter
     
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  8. Etl1692

    Etl1692 Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2011
    Clearly the people that are hating this Twitter idea, dont understand the concept or even have Twitter accounts. I have been looking as well. I follow some of my friends who post reports. It's so easy from my cell phone. I have the swellinfo App. but sometimes the reports are not as accurate as stated. I understand you guys hating the surf reports, because it informs more people about the swell, and that ticks me off as well. But give it up, with todays technology and and how fast the world operates, anyone can get this info at any time, anywhere. You b_tching about it doesn't improve the situation at all. It's good to have a few sources, on the swell and how it is. Twitter is a great tool for that. If you follow a good core of surfers from your local breaks you can snatch some good first hand info, on many different breaks.
     
  9. jchafard

    jchafard Well-Known Member

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    Aug 10, 2011
    ...Or you could just check it yourself.
     
  10. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    Listen Benny, If you hate Jersey so much, stay the fuk out of our forum. There's kooks everywhere. You look like one yourself with your GoPro pictures.....lol Thank GOD for keyboards!!!!! At least I don't have to listen to your horrible accent.
     
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  11. Etl1692

    Etl1692 Well-Known Member

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    Jun 12, 2011
    Really? Well no Sh_t! I'm stating that it is very resourceful, if you are unable to make it to the beach at that moment, or your at work etc..........
     
  12. ccoastnative

    ccoastnative Member

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    Dec 29, 2011
    cough...jerseykook...cough
     
  13. surf_squan1219

    surf_squan1219 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 12, 2010
    hilarious that twitter really pisses everyone off. its a resource and why not use it. most people work or go to school, a little tough to check conditions first hand. i was against twitter for the longest time but i get a ton of info super fast and always up to date. times are changing get used to it
     
  14. ragdolling

    ragdolling Well-Known Member

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    Jul 30, 2010
    All it would take is for a few people to choose a hashtag to post reports and start using it consistently. #njsurfreport makes sense. Could be a great tool. Personally, I'd follow it religiously and use it as a tool. I would read the reports but probably never post.

    If I pull up to the beach and there's a surprise little swell running, I may text one or two of my buds, but NO WAY in hell I'm posting it to twitter.
     
  15. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    Lights on but no ones home, huh?
     
  16. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    cough cough? First, get the d1ck out of your mouth. Then speak. 8=====>
     
  17. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    Yeah bro, the engine is running, but nobody's behind the wheel.

    You made a great point. Wait,........ did you?
     
  18. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    I was calling your reading comprehension skills into question.
     
  19. fallingsky

    fallingsky Well-Known Member

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    Jul 24, 2008
    Might as well shut down swell info and the other reporting sites too. Since the sport has become popular there are no way to prevent the crowds. Just gotta wait till the novelty wears off. It is what it is no sense in getting all jacked up about it. Twitter could be a very useful tool. Think of all those times u check the reporting sites showing that it looks good, you make the trek or rearrange ur plans and it's a wash.
     
  20. scotty

    scotty Well-Known Member

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    Aug 26, 2008
    I think we understand the concept perfectly....why do you think its complicated?? Just like you say "anyone can get the info" So that means "everyone". It evens the playing field between the lazy and those who make an effort.

    Just because the technology is inevitable doesnt mean its good.

    Please explain exactly what you like about the concept of YOU being out in the water at daybreak on a day when the swell wasnt forecast and some guy is sitting in his car tweeting that its firing and an hour later 15 people show up.
     
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