Friday, September 15, 2017

9 15 17 morning call

Before getting into this morning's call, I'd like to announce the screening of the latest Johnny Decesare - Kai Lenny movie on Spetember 22nd at 6.30pm at the MACC.


Here's what the press release says.

Synopsis:
What defines a surfer? Is it the art of wave riding or the equipment you ride? For Kai Lenny, the ocean is a playground and the only rule is to have fun.

In PARADIGM LOST, Kai shares incredible sessions with World Champions in BIG WAVE, PROGRESSIVE SURFING, KITE SURFING, WINDSURFING and SUP—and shows the endless possibilities that come with a wide open mind.

Kai also introduces the worlds best pro surfers to a new chapter in surfing with one of the most exciting developments in years – the SURF FOIL. Enjoy the ride!

ABOUT THIS FILM:
Poor Boyz Productions presents a Kai Lenny & Johnny DeCesare film, PARADIGM LOST in co-production with Red Bull Media House. 

Filmed over three years, in six countries, Paradigm Lost captures the highest level of water sports action in beautiful 4K.

In between the action are heartfelt stories of the characters at the top of their sports.

Cast& amp; Crew:
Kai Lenny, Albee Layer, Jamie O’Brien, Levi Siver, John John Florence, Kelly Slater, Airton Cozzolino, Marcilio Browne, Kalani Chapman, Ryan Hipwood, Julian Wilson, Ridge Lenny, Matt Meola, Ian Walsh, Dusty Payne, Greg Long, Robby Naish, Laird Hamilton, Victor Lopez, Clyde Aikau, Dave Kalama

Directors: John DeCesare, Kai Lenny, Jace Panebianco

Yesterday was another pretty good day for surfing in the morning. The afternoon offered some sailing conditions and this is a photo by Jimmie Hepp from this gallery.

This instead is a Axel Rosenblad in a photo at sunset. The waves were clearly coming down in size, but there were still some head high sets.


4am significant buoy readings
South shore

W
1.5ft @ 17s from 215° (SW)

SW
1.4ft @ 17s from 120° (ESE)

SE
1.7ft @ 13s from 156° (SSE)

Lovely long period energy at the outer buoys, could be a fun day on the south shore.

North shore
NW101
4.1ft @ 10s from 23° (NNE)

Pauwela
3.1ft @ 9s from 4° (N)

Pauwela down to 3f 9s, that's still a lot better than nothing.

Yesterday's HRW model from Windguru was totally wrong (while the WRF one I used two days ago was correct), it's the usual struggle to find a reliable local wind model. Fortunately, my friend that runs Meteogram.com, is updating this other model just for this blog, and that's the one I prefer, so thank you so much for that.
The noon map shows trades around 15 knots, which, of course, could get much stronger if the sky will be clear of clouds.


North Pacific shows a small NW fetch. I also circled the miniature fetches of two cyclones, on the very opposites sites of the Pacific. We won't get anything out of those, but the Japan one will possibly do the usual turn to the NE and provide us with some waves later on. But the next source of waves will actually be the small low that I indicated with an arrow.
The north shore is not going flat (but it's also going to be windy).


South Pacific shows no fetches whatsoever.


Some clouds are moving in from the side.



 

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