welshkate

Part of the rigmarole of surfing is deciding on the surf-spot. This can mean the difference between a mediocre experience and the ultimate shred. I choose surf spots dependant on my mood- slow waves for when I want to be mellow and steep and fast for days when I want to be challenged. The surf was fantastic yesterday and I was going shopping in Lincoln City which gave me a chance to check all the surf spots around Newport. Here are some spots.

I opted for South Beach. This was a mistake becuase the beach break was closing out and with my current neck injury i considered it too much of a risk to push through it-the only way out for me is to use a rip. That means Agate next time. In order to wash the salt out of my kit i went for a flat water paddle on Beaver Creek, Ona Beach. Delightful. This is where I flatwater paddle. And of course, after the session the was the sunset and moon rising to look forward too. I beleive the sunsets are far more impressive in winter than in summer

The perfect end to the day! And I just heard the surf is TOW-IN size at south beach, with an east wind! Im headed there to take photos before eating Turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!