It doesn't need to be 10/10 to have fun

I'm somewhat new to checking surf reports before going surfing. This newish habit has proven to have its positives and its negatives.

On the positive side, I've never scored so frequently in my life! I've been able to hit tides and swells while missing wind changes - for example.

On the negative side, I've become way too picky. For example, I tend not to go down when the wind is even a light on-shore. This is not good. Some great surfs can be had in 'imperfect' conditions. For example, I've had many a fun surf on beach breaks where imperfections in waves have made for some really intense shapes.

This photo, while not perfectly portraying what I'm trying to describe, is meant to support my thoughts of fun being there to be had in sub world-class conditions...

Source: www.brazilsurftravel.com/novo/picos/silveira.htm

Black and white

G'day!

Today's clip comes from way back: the black and white TV days.

It shows some classic Cali footage of the ever popular Malibu Beach, and some pumping beachy!

Malibu, USA satellite photo

So take off your leggies, pull out your side fins, get your trunks on, and giddy up!

Ye olde school

Yeah Yeah John John

John John Florence, a Hawaiian ripper, has many a clip dedicated to him.

This is one such clip.

To start on a negative, I'm personally sick of seeing the plethora of reverse 360 airs on surfing clips nowadays. Yes, it is skillful. Yes, only a select few can do them. But no, they aren't great to watch aaaaaaaaaaall the time.

Having said this, to give him credit, John John's reverse 360 airs in this clip are spectacular! The amount of times he makes the full rotation before landing is genuinely impressive.

Aside from that, look out for his big turns, big barrels, and the double barrel he gets Go Pro footage of at the end! I doubt you've ever been so intimate with another surfer in the pit...

Yeow!

Jamin' John John

Winners get the gold

It's not enough that this guy finds himself slotted perfectly in the pocket, he also gets a stunning backdrop to match.

Greed...

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Two kinds of wave - one kind of fun

Most of the waves in the clip below aren't that intense, but they still ooze fun.

Have fun watching...

Something blue and something brown

Froth on the run

Sorry Gang - I'm pressed for time today!

So I'll just leave you this little juicy thing to salivate over:

Will cause salivation

Far from the office...

... is where this pic makes me want to be.

Source: www.swellnet.com.au