Whats your commute and how often do you get in the water?

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by Shipwreck, May 21, 2012.

  1. TeddyK

    TeddyK Well-Known Member

    46
    Mar 29, 2012
    i walk down 4 flights of stairs and cross like 50 yards of sand into the water...im in everday no matter what. nothing cleanses the soul like the ocean
     
  2. surfingwasteland

    surfingwasteland Well-Known Member

    337
    Jul 24, 2011
    I grew up 2 hours from the ocean, moved to florida, lived 1 block away. Now Im in rhode island and I have access to about 10 spots about 15 min max from my house. While I enjoyed living within walking distance, I have grown to like solitude and beach communities don't tend have that. Now I can decide where I wanna surf and I have no easy way out. I surf at least 5 times a week in the winter, and Ill go for a swim everyday in the summer. Its a good life, but I will soon be moving to oregon in hopes of finding a little more swell and solitude.
     
    Last edited: May 22, 2012

  3. mOtion732

    mOtion732 Well-Known Member

    Sep 18, 2008
    don't you need waves to surf? this winter was pretty flat
     
  4. David

    David Well-Known Member

    77
    May 24, 2006
    3:30 I get in 2-4 times per month, wish it was more but stuck where I am with my and my wife's job.
     
  5. GoodVibes

    GoodVibes Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2008
    Abouts 17 minutes from my home and a couple minutes with my job.I average about 30-35 sessions a year.Wish I could go more but Im pretty busy.
     
  6. Mr.Belmar

    Mr.Belmar Well-Known Member

    Aug 19, 2010
    Work- 1 hour or longer. Surf- 6 blocks. I surf when the waves are good.
     
  7. Uncle Irish

    Uncle Irish Well-Known Member

    233
    Aug 16, 2011
    Live 10 mins from the beach, but the job and its commute really prohibit any surfing during the week, so pretty much a weekend warrior. Worst part is, I usually have a pretty clear view of the ocean as I drive to the ferry in the morning so I know exactly what I am missing.
     
  8. leethestud

    leethestud Well-Known Member

    Aug 12, 2010
    surf commute is about 20 minutes these days but I am super close to work. I have four times the house that I would be able to afford at "the beach". I go whenever it is good, dawn patrol, after work, whenever. OBX is just over an hour away if I'm feeling frisky.
     
  9. parippa

    parippa Well-Known Member

    58
    Mar 20, 2012
    I live about an hour away, but my moped gets 200 mpg on whiskey piss. So as long as i drink a fifth the night before, the commutes pretty much free. I only go surfing when its double overhead, about two to three times per week in south jersey. If there's no waves, my pet albatross tows me out to the shelf for foil board sessions. Sometimes I spend the night on buoy 44009, which is nice because its only about 25 miles from cape may.
     
  10. motivated2surf

    motivated2surf Well-Known Member

    102
    Dec 10, 2009
    Work 2 blocks and surfing 2 blocks. I get in the water anytime there is a bump on lunch break or dp.
     
  11. surfbum

    surfbum Member

    24
    Oct 1, 2011
    Takes me bout 13 minutes to get to my spot. Living on the gulf,you dont get many waves so I go out for anything from a duck fart to overhead...usually average to paddle out bout 1-2x a week.

    If I drive to Cocoa,Satellite,Spanish house or Sebastian you can figure around a 2.5-3 hour trip. I do this about once a month since I am a workaholic and cant get away as much as I would like.
     
    Last edited: May 22, 2012
  12. vbbutton

    vbbutton Well-Known Member

    85
    Jan 12, 2012
    10 minutes and as often as possible!
     
  13. Dudicles

    Dudicles Well-Known Member

    87
    Mar 30, 2012
    Front door to water in about 20 minutes, try to get out about 2x a week. It's funny that 20 minutes for me is still kind of a drag, especially in winter to add time for changing in and out of a wetsuit, but someone always has it worse. I couldn't imagine wanting to surf and being 2 hours away, the anticipation during the drive would kill me.
     
  14. LBshredneck

    LBshredneck Member

    14
    May 15, 2012
    5 min walk down the block. i surf every day that its waist or bigger. avarage about 4 sessions a week unless the waves blow. love my quiet mornings when its too early for the "pros".
     
  15. AMEastCoast

    AMEastCoast New Member

    3
    Jan 29, 2012
    120 feet wenever theirs waves
     
  16. Koki Barrels

    Koki Barrels Well-Known Member

    Aug 14, 2008
    This is my own personal hell!
     
  17. endlessummer89

    endlessummer89 Well-Known Member

    134
    Jun 30, 2007
    how was everyone's commute today? took me awhile to find a good spot. Most places were big and heavy breaking right on the beach, saw a guy get caught inside and have his board snapped in two at one spot
     
  18. mexsurfer

    mexsurfer Well-Known Member

    662
    Jul 14, 2008
    2-10 minute bike, whenever its rideable
     
  19. meatloaf

    meatloaf Well-Known Member

    335
    Nov 30, 2011
    1:20 mins from new haven, ct get out every time the waves come, ya know? anybody that lives in my area that doesnt mind car pooling let me know hooker.jpg
     
  20. Gilman Photography

    Gilman Photography Well-Known Member

    227
    Feb 21, 2012
    my commute is 1hour minumum and ive been getting out there every day since school let out