big East Coast swell coming

capesurf · Post by **capesurf** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:52 pm

The swell from hurricane Bill is coming for the weekend and it's going to be a big one. Forecasts for here in Cape Hatteras from swellinfo.com are calling for chest to head on Friday, double overhead on Saturday, and triple overhead on Sunday and that's standup size.

Jimbo · Post by **Jimbo** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:11 pm

Norton- where are you??? You better get some!

jimithesaint · Post by **jimithesaint** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:32 am

Yeah Jimbo!
I'll be there (along with every other surf starved East Coaster). Everybody starts buzzing when we see the first couple Tropical systems spinning up
and Bill looks to be a good one, right throught the swell window for the whole right coast - but not making landfall
I just got that 5'10 Parkes from Fisherrat so I can give that a go in some good waves.

Capesurf - did Scott get your board done yet? This will be the weekend to see how she goes

Man O' War · Post by **Man O' War** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:07 am

We're pretty happy down here too. This is FL.

Central Florida area
Saturday
Well overhead to double overhead high E long period swell (12-14 secs)
Semi glassy in the morning with S winds less than 5kt. Semi glassy/semi bumpy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the SE.

Sunday
Head high E ground swell in the morning with occasional 1-3' overhead high sets. This drops into the chest to shoulder range for the afternoon.
Light sideshore texture in the morning with S winds 5-10kt. Semi choppy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the SE.

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:21 am

OC,MD

Friday
Surf: Stomach to shoulder high SE ground swell.
Conditions: Sideshore/choppy with SSW winds 15-20kt in the morning decreasing to 10-15kt in the afternoon.

Saturday
Surf: Overhead high SE extra long period swell for the morning with occasional double overhead sets. This builds to double overhead+ high for the afternoon.
Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop in the morning with SW winds 10-15kt. Clean conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting W 5-10 kt.

Sunday
Surf: Triple overhead high SE long period swell for the morning drops into the well overhead to double overhead high zone during the afternoon.
Conditions: Fairly clean with NW winds 10-15kt.

Monday
Surf: Well overhead high ESE ground swell.
Conditions: Sideshore texture/chop in the morning with NNW winds 10-15kt. Light sideshore texture conditions for the afternoon as the winds lighten to 5-10kt.

I have seen it before though, it could end up waist high.

KneeBumps · Post by **KneeBumps** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:35 am

The perfect setup- direct hit on Bermuda. Their pain is our perfection.
I'll believe "triple overhead" when I see it- pretty rare around here.

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:43 am

I'm thinking Rockaway, could be a massive current in OCMD.

khoningford · Post by **khoningford** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:20 am

Hey guys...just finished looking at the NWS marine forecast for the Atlantic, and "Bill" is expected to kick up some pretty impressive numbers with winds to 120 kts seas to 42'. Having spent a few years on the East Coast I have fond memories of hurricane surf at places like Hatteras, Buxton, Diamond Shoals and a few other places that are better left unsaid. Here's hoping you easties score and feel free to post up the results.

KneeBumps · Post by **KneeBumps** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:39 am

If the forecast holds only a few places will hold the swell.
Mike, You thinking Rockaway jetties will cut down the current? I'm not familiar with the place. That not very secret point you visited in Montauk is one place that can hold a swell.
Jimi- one word- Boilers ! (Just watch out for the landlord).

jimithesaint · Post by **jimithesaint** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:24 am

You're are right, not many places on the East Coast hold really big swells.

Kneebumps - I've never seen the landlord there, sure has that feel to it though. Definately a big swell spot though - had some great sessions there over the years

capesurf · Post by **capesurf** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:24 pm

jimithesaint wrote: Capesurf - did Scott get your board done yet? This will be the weekend to see how she goes

Yep, got it last week and although the waves were only waist high the past week, it works great. Can't wait to put her in real surf.

jimithesaint · Post by **jimithesaint** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:56 pm

Looks sweet!!! - Be good to have another cripple in the water down here LOL

Probably see you in the next few days
Jim

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:41 pm

No parking at Montauk in the summer gentlemen, bummer

The swell should hit Rockaway straight on, so no current, and the swell is dropping as we speak it looks like, so it might be good a little smaller than triple overhead. The call if it stays giant is Manasquan, it can hold it, plus has the long jetty for the current. OCMD, and those beaches facing east should have massive currents especially if the swell has a lot of south in it.

Freddie · Post by **Freddie** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:34 pm

Yeah Mike F. you and Jimithrsaint should score this weekend, tear it up Brothers.

kidrock · Post by **kidrock** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:50 am

that's a pretty cool looking shape...epoxy?

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