For
such a disorganized spinner, Tropical Storm Alberto sure did
kick up some corduroy lines. Mid-Gulf buoys were tapping the
six foot mark at 11 seconds as the east swell marched toward
the Texas coast. The swell came in on Monday, June 12th and
would gradually fade to 3 foot at 10 seconds for the next two
days. A weak low pressure system dipped down past the Lone Star
State and briefly changed local winds to offshores, creating
some early morning perfection on tuesday.
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| Keith
gaffs one during the first evening session. |
If
this is any sign of things to come, the answer to the question
could very well be yes, get a semi-gun and start getting in
shape. Some local surfers are keeping a bit of reserve, pointing
out how it is not uncommon that the first couple of spinners
can be responsible for the best surf of the whole season.
Sometimes it just lines up better with stable early-summer
weather patterns. Also, the threat of red tide grows with
each hot summer day. Some of the later season storms can be
almost too big, creating victory at sea conditions. One thing
is certain, if mother nature is going to throw some summer
lines at the Texas coast, they will be greeted anxiously by
a waiting crowd. |
