MD/DE this weekend -- Whaddya think?

ocean city will be more fun... Plus, there are 140 streets to choose from. DE can be really fickle, especially with smaller swells like this.

 

crowds shouldn't be a big problem in mid october with all beaches open to surf. wind will be blowing hard offshore, so surf opposite a tall building that might block the wind. surfing with the ponies is not a great idea saturday because the seagull century bike ride is going on and the island and roads to it are gonna be clogged with bicyclists.

take a few minutes and explore. you will find a spot that works to your liking if you are diligent.

 

Atlantic/Ocean city NJ could be about the same distance too -depending on your location and on the swell, you could pick the best spot... still having to drive 2.5 hrs...

 

With this little bit of swell, and the hard offshores, there wont be anything happening in Delaware. At all.

Crowds are not a factor in OCMD this time of year, there will be more of a shot at swell down there. With the longboard, Assateague is probably even a better bet.

 

I thought I was the only one who didn't like surfing oc. Every time I decide to surf there, I get closeouts and the water always seems 4-5 degrees colder.

 

SE swell + 2ft @ 8 sec + NW wind + longboard = Assateague

Plenty other options on a short board, not much for a crutch however.

If you're serious about catchin waves be at AI at dark thirty. You won't have to deal with the cyclists until you leave.

 

Or if you want cyclist free assateague, surf VA for another 35 min drive

 

I say come by assateague va for this swell. I just got out of the water 2 hours ago.

 

I was duck diving with a duck. I think he was enjoying himself/ or her. Then i got to watch the pelicans use the waves to catch the ride back south. And at the same time watch the sun set a deep glowing orange, while the lighthouse light kicked on and did its thing. Then topped it off with a dogfish punkin ale. Life is good.

 

Sounds like another great fall evening on the esva. Gotta love this time of year.

 

Nice.... Had some fun longboard waves this afternoon in VB. Saving what little beer I have left for tomorrow night. Post-session brews are the t1ts

 

This is hands down the best weekend of eastern shore fall.
My schedule in the morning:

Surf from 7am-10am.
Chili Chowder cookoff from 11am-drunk thirty.

 

Flat, not nearly as windy as forecasted, but, flat nonetheless...

 

Don't lose hope, it's supposed to get a bit better this afternoon w/ the lower tide albeit stronger west winds... cross your fingers

 

I hope the forecast holds out for later in the week....