G-Land received the first sizable swell today. It was the first day that I could hear the waves thundering while I was still in my bungalow. The lay of the day went like this.... 2.6 meter high at 10:00 dropping to a 0.1 m low at 17:00; swell coming from about 204 degrees; consistent sets up to
12 foot on the face, peeling down the reef; really calm winds; good group of people in the water; intense sun and really warm water.
Speedies was on! G-Land was on... Even though the offshore wasn't blowing, there was plenty of power in the swell to keep the lip line from breaking apart too much. I wish I could describe the situation vivid enough to paint a realistic picture. I've never seen Speedies like I did at certain times of today's session. Amazingly glassy, drawing so much water off the reef that the drops were really difficult to make, all the new coral colors grabbing my attention, and bends and warbles in some of the waves that it was horseshoeing more than I've ever seen it. Plenty barrels ridden by everyone out there.
Swell forecast for tomorrow looks nice. I really hope that we continue receiving better and better conditions...well NATURALLY. But the way it's been switching back and forth, I get the subtle feeling that it's generally making a slow switch to dry-season conditions.
--MICHAEL
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