It's been a few years since the last time I surfed over a Christmas period, I recall an epic Boxing Day a few years back [2001] when it really went off at Skeg'. This memory, and obviously the last surf 8 days back, were my inspiration to make sure I got some waves this time round. How could I not with waves still apparent on this coast courtesy of the latest swell that began on Friday.

Ceefax had Cayton a messy 2-4' with the wind in the north. The Cromer cam showed a messy 2-3' wave which figured as the local breeze being NW, it was bound to be more or less onshore there. Still disappointed at missing out on Christmas Eve, I figured there should be a ridable wave our way. Skeggy, in hindsight may have been a cleaner if smaller wave, but with little or no breeze showing on the way, I opted to head to Sandilands. It wasn't brilliant there on arrival around 1.30pm [LT 12.12], but a do-able wave was showing through a cross-offshore breeze which was deceptively lively; lively enough to mess things up somewhat.

Well I was there now, and already suited up so gave it a go. I'd forgotten to bring the Chillcheater rashie for extra warmth, but as it turned out, the Snugg is still way toastie for a 4-3 and so didn't notice air temps of 2-3C and water temp of 8-9C. Unlike last time out though, the hour and three quarters I was in for, wasn't as satisfying by a long chalk. Yes, I got rides, but nothing that stood out. My timing was not as good, and take offs were difficult to judge. Clearly I'd been spoilt on the 18th, but at least I'd got wet rather than just slobbing at home wondering if....
posted by wollocks at 5:34 PM