Sun Coast Spring Breakers

Written on March 15, 2008 – 1:29 pm | by Mike |

Perfect beach weather greeted spring break visitors to the Sun Coast this weekend. A refreshing breeze made the beach a comfortable place to get the summer tan started. The UV index is 9 (very high) so be careful not to stay exposed for long.

Warm gulf air ahead of an approaching mild front brought out locals and tourists alike.

The S wind also pushed up some breakers for a few surfers. As the wind clocks around to the west and drops the surf may clean up a little, but onshore conditions prevail through Sunday.

Today is a better day for kite-boarding on the north end or bay side.

Tomorrow look forward to 80°F, sunny, W to NW 10mph and water temperature 69°F; waves 2 - 4 feet, SW, period 6 secs.

For you boating people, small craft should exercise caution with some wind gusting to 30mph.

High tide is at 5:37pm and sunset 7:40pm.

Tags: Boating, Sports, Surf

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3 Responses to “Sun Coast Spring Breakers”
By Local Kine Hawaii on Mar 16, 2008 | Reply

Super Waves!
By Mike on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply

I thought it was wishful thinking, but the waves did clean up bigger and better and the wind dropped Sunday, giving about 30 guys a day to remember.
I’d love to get a surfcam on a building there.
By Along the Lakeshore News on Mar 19, 2008 | Reply

OHHHHHHH! It looks so inviting! We are waiting for summer here along the lakeshore. I was down to the lake today and we still have icebergs along the shore. Can’t wait for 80 degree weather here.

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