I got a late start today (my first real day of vacation in...like a year), I thought I was going to court as a witness (long story, don't ask), but called in and was told that I wouldn't have to come in until tomorrow or Thursday, and even then, only if I get called. Wow. I guess I can't really make plans. :/

But today wasn't without good news; I don't need to go into work on Friday (another long story, don't ask), so I am actually able to catch a ride up to Lake Havasu with some friends. Sweet!

After getting a late start and catching lunch, I managed to find my way to Newport Beach (just south of 28th street) where the waves were a really gentle 1-3'. At Salt Creek Beach (where I've been surfing recently), anything above 1' can be nasty. When it breaks, it breaks hard, and if you aren't ready, it'll hammer you into the sand (it has many times before, as early as last August/September when I first went with a boogie board). In Newport, I managed to catch 5-10 waves, which was made easy by the fact that the sand has a very gradual incline, so I could wade out until it got to my belly button (where it would be just about breaking), then I would paddle a little farther, turn around, and catch a wave. It was really nice. We'll see how some things work out in the next couple weeks, I may just have to try find a place right there.

I thought about heading down to The Wedge just to see how the waves were; I don't think I've ever seen 10' waves in person before, and surfline was claiming that they were even ridable. But when I got to my car, I decided that getting home and showered was more important than seeing monster waves. I'll see them some time in the future, now that I am looking for them.