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Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by JERSEYboarder, Apr 12, 2011.

  1. Apr 12, 2011 #1
    JERSEYboarder

    JERSEYboarder Well-Known Member

    370
    Jun 30, 2009
    hey guys i was windering if anyone thought that the water would warm up soon becasue i noticed that the swell graph thing shows water coming from the south?
     
    JERSEYboarder, Apr 12, 2011
    JERSEYboarder, Apr 12, 2011
  3. Apr 12, 2011 #2
    billyharry

    billyharry Active Member

    44
    Mar 24, 2011
    No it will never get warm there are iceburgs from canada cooling the water down until july 4th
     
    billyharry, Apr 12, 2011
    billyharry, Apr 12, 2011

  5. Apr 12, 2011 #3
    JohnnyUtah

    JohnnyUtah Well-Known Member

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    Sep 26, 2008
    does anyone know for real? I'm playing hookie on Thursday in Monmouth country NJ and would like to know which suit to pack. got a 5.4, 5.0 or a 3.2 to pick. Booties and hood with all of course.
    The 5.4 is the no brainer but so heavy--would def like to go lighter.
     
    JohnnyUtah, Apr 12, 2011
    JohnnyUtah, Apr 12, 2011
  6. Apr 12, 2011 #4
    NJSwell

    NJSwell Well-Known Member

    232
    Aug 26, 2010
    definitely not a 3/2... it's mid 40s water temp
     
    NJSwell, Apr 12, 2011
    NJSwell, Apr 12, 2011
  7. Apr 12, 2011 #5
    epidemicepic

    epidemicepic Well-Known Member

    502
    Feb 21, 2008
    south winds and swell cause upwelling here, which makes the water colder. Seems counter-intuitive, but its true.
     
    epidemicepic, Apr 12, 2011
    epidemicepic, Apr 12, 2011
  8. Apr 12, 2011 #6
    henryk

    henryk Well-Known Member

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    Aug 29, 2010
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  9. Apr 12, 2011 #7
    bananadogpizza

    bananadogpizza Well-Known Member

    73
    Jun 23, 2010
    is your airline charging extra for baggage fees? bring both both 5 mils lol. this morning i was getting real toasty in a 5/4 but def not warm enough for 3/2

     
    bananadogpizza, Apr 12, 2011
    bananadogpizza, Apr 12, 2011
  10. Apr 12, 2011 #8
    ginsumagic

    ginsumagic Well-Known Member

    193
    Oct 27, 2009
    :eek:
    Once you're cold, you're cold. It's easier to "cool off" than "warm up" in cold water.

    I went out a week ago with 4/3 Hood, boots, gloves, got "chilly" after 90 mins. Went out the other day with 5/4 and was "on the warm side" but comfortable.

    When your body is cold you burn significantly more energy trying to stay warm.

    Wrong suit + cold water = poor surfing

    :eek::D:rolleyes::):cool::eek:
     
    ginsumagic, Apr 12, 2011
    ginsumagic, Apr 12, 2011