Such a calm and relaxing video with great music....you're very talented with the camera position. Wish life was this pleasant...the waves here are so nice and not walls. LA waves are terrible wall crashing and no shape...San Diego is paradise and I can only dream of these waves in LA...
Hi Paul, thanks for the comment. I had to watch the video again it was a couple of years ago. It was a fun day and got crowded. I am waiting for a nice bump in the swell so I can video. It has been a very small summer over all.
I've never had the opportunity to surf this spot (living in Oregon) but it sure reminds me of the Middle Peak at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz; mushy but some power and catches swell better than most other spots in the area with room for a couple of surfers on the wave.
Lucky Lucky people... What a joy to watch Frank. Nice sets, long rides and great shots again Frank. This would be our very, very best (which happens, but very occasionaly) and I wouldn't be able to film as I would only be surfing the hell out of those waves. Excellent stuff.
That is so cool, thanks man. I hope you are scoping out the latest videos from the North Shore. Sunset going off last Wed. & Thus. New swell coming in tomorrow 6-8', Wed. 8-11' and then dropping back down on Thursday. Should be great if the Trades don't go over 12 knots and no rain.
Indeed, we are in Puebla Mexico for a few more days...returning to Manzanita...Such curious irony...connecting with a partner who cannot swim...All is well...Beginning again to create daily aerobic work seems to be making my body very happy...
All pretty calm and subdued I'm here to tell you it wasn't always that way I can remember a couple different times when I was a kid I check out the old windansea s*** went South real quick some Cowboys from out of town got into it down there with the older guys it was bad I'll never forget it look. They know they never came back . . board breaking Nagin wacken,lol
Hi, from my experience when you go to any new break, you work your way into the line up. You don't take off in front of anyone else. You gradually work your way deeper into the line up. It used to be pretty bad, but I thin people are mellowing out.
I just shot Windansea this morning, check the video. It was pretty crowded, I really don't think you need to worry about your tires. Just be cool in the lineup and you will do fine.
Da Kine, dude when it is going off, great peak, drop and ride. I would love to video it when it is that good! I am booked to got to Oahu on Aug. 18th for 3 weeks. So I will be shooting every day as long as there are waves. South shore and West side break during the summer. So stand by for some serious surf action.
Nicely crowded there's always been people there however in the seventies when I live down the street caught it by ourselves a couple different times I was fortunate enough to live in La Jolla between PB point and Bird Rock and off of Torrey Pines a little street called Whitefield place a long long time ago I can remember in the winter time it would just be me and my little brothers couple of kids from around town there wasn't even any houses on the oceanfront in South La Jolla some of it was built out just remember afternoon that would just go on forever plenty of Lobster and crab my mother loved it when we brought that home I wasn't even driving in those days my old friends I wonder where they're at now all my first girlfriends seems to me girls were a lot nicer back then and then we moved back to Laguna lot of good memories they're too all gone now it's all over run and overpriced everywhere Crazy Town SoCal
Whoever is sitting in the right place when the swell arrives. Peaks shift slightly, so you have to know approximately where the peak shows up and park their butts there. You might have 3 guys paddling for the approaching wave, the guy that pics up the wave first, technically has the right of way. Watch Waimea Bay video dated 1-3-19, you will see many people paddling for the same wave and it gets crowded on the wave.
Thanks Chris, I appreciate it. Not sure if you have seen any of the video's I took from my recent trip to the North Shore of Oahu. Caught a few good North swells, lots of fun.
Hi Michael, I would love to video Blacks. I need to go by there some time and see how close I can get to it for a launch point. Connection is Line of Sight, so I can't launch from way inland because the cliff will block the transmission. But I will work on it.
I remember a clean up set that came in at pohoieki (spelling?!). When the guys on the inside said it was only 2 feet it really confused me as a east coaster. Also, when my north shore buddy was like, “why do you want to go out?!? It’s flat!” We went out and I cought the biggest wave of my life (up to that point). Playing the wave size down increases as you head west I guess.
@@WinshipWheatley dude, I like your logic! When we were growing up surfing, we looked at the face of the wave. It it was taller than a person, it was overhead. The face of the wave is always bigger than the swell. You probably know all this stuff. It is just a matter of what a person is measuring swell or face size. I have gotten to the point I always under estimate the size or I get comments like you see above. I liked your story, because that is so true. In Hawaii they only look at the swell size.
Frank Kovacs yea, it’s dangerous for kooks (which I was at the time... still might be if I’m out of shape). 6 ft is what there saying on land but when you get out there it’s 15 foot faces. all the while I am getting dragged in front of hollow barrels at rocky point and dragging my fins on the reef with sea urchins ready to impale my flesh. I thought I’d be fine because I followed two girls out. Won’t make that mistake again.
Hi David, I try not to hover over the peak, but try and sit off to the side. I am trying to be as considerate as possible by keeping a safe distance. Aloha!
Such a calm and relaxing video with great music....you're very talented with the camera position. Wish life was this pleasant...the waves here are so nice and not walls. LA waves are terrible wall crashing and no shape...San Diego is paradise and I can only dream of these waves in LA...
Hi Paul, thanks for the comment. I had to watch the video again it was a couple of years ago. It was a fun day and got crowded. I am waiting for a nice bump in the swell so I can video. It has been a very small summer over all.
The bigger it is the better it is. Windansea at twenty feet is an awesome sight.
hypnotic. i could watch that all day.
Hi Tim, that is so cool. I feel the save way. I am not sure why, but I think the waves are so beautiful and the fact you can ride them, Bonus!
I've never had the opportunity to surf this spot (living in Oregon) but it sure reminds me of the Middle Peak at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz; mushy but some power and catches swell better than most other spots in the area with room for a couple of surfers on the wave.
Lucky Lucky people... What a joy to watch Frank. Nice sets, long rides and great shots again Frank.
This would be our very, very best (which happens, but very occasionaly) and I wouldn't be able to film as I would only be surfing the hell out of those waves. Excellent stuff.
Hi Dirk, the long awaited swell arrived. I understand, the waves were very inviting and you would have ripped it!
So glad your video popped up on my feed. Subscribed. Thanks for your videos
That is so cool, thanks man. I hope you are scoping out the latest videos from the North Shore. Sunset going off last Wed. & Thus. New swell coming in tomorrow 6-8', Wed. 8-11' and then dropping back down on Thursday. Should be great if the Trades don't go over 12 knots and no rain.
nice video, surfed there for the first time last week, my son took me there, fantastic wave
Hi Randy, I'm glad you were able to get some good waves there. The peak is incredible how it jacks up
Very enjoyable. What a beautiful wave
Hi Ripcat, Thanks! I was stoked. It has been a long time since we got a little swell like this. Heading out again this morning if conditions hold.
Cool to see this - thanks!
My Dad surfed there 1950s to early 60s. My youngest uncle, 60s to mid 70s. Myself, mid 70s to very early 80s.
Michael, dude, that is great! Your family tradition, very cool.
Great and relaxing video!
Thx D!
Indeed, we are in Puebla Mexico for a few more days...returning to Manzanita...Such curious irony...connecting with a partner who cannot swim...All is well...Beginning again to create daily aerobic work seems to be making my body very happy...
All pretty calm and subdued I'm here to tell you it wasn't always that way I can remember a couple different times when I was a kid I check out the old windansea s*** went South real quick some Cowboys from out of town got into it down there with the older guys it was bad I'll never forget it look. They know they never came back . . board breaking Nagin wacken,lol
Great waves and great song (Paradise Maui)
How localized is windensea? Will I get my tires slashed if I surf there or if I’m respectful will it all go ok?
Hi, from my experience when you go to any new break, you work your way into the line up. You don't take off in front of anyone else. You gradually work your way deeper into the line up. It used to be pretty bad, but I thin people are mellowing out.
I just shot Windansea this morning, check the video. It was pretty crowded, I really don't think you need to worry about your tires. Just be cool in the lineup and you will do fine.
I surfed this place at like 12-15 it was great. Way less crowds too
Da Kine, dude when it is going off, great peak, drop and ride. I would love to video it when it is that good! I am booked to got to Oahu on Aug. 18th for 3 weeks. So I will be shooting every day as long as there are waves. South shore and West side break during the summer. So stand by for some serious surf action.
Nicely crowded there's always been people there however in the seventies when I live down the street caught it by ourselves a couple different times I was fortunate enough to live in La Jolla between PB point and Bird Rock and off of Torrey Pines a little street called Whitefield place a long long time ago I can remember in the winter time it would just be me and my little brothers couple of kids from around town there wasn't even any houses on the oceanfront in South La Jolla some of it was built out just remember afternoon that would just go on forever plenty of Lobster and crab my mother loved it when we brought that home I wasn't even driving in those days my old friends I wonder where they're at now all my first girlfriends seems to me girls were a lot nicer back then and then we moved back to Laguna lot of good memories they're too all gone now it's all over run and overpriced everywhere Crazy Town SoCal
Big Daddy, thanks for the memoirs. Good times! Best to you!
soooo, which surfer controls the peak???
Whoever is sitting in the right place when the swell arrives. Peaks shift slightly, so you have to know approximately where the peak shows up and park their butts there. You might have 3 guys paddling for the approaching wave, the guy that pics up the wave first, technically has the right of way. Watch Waimea Bay video dated 1-3-19, you will see many people paddling for the same wave and it gets crowded on the wave.
I was out there that day!
Very cool! I am sure you got some good rides.
really skilled good job
Thanks Chris, I appreciate it. Not sure if you have seen any of the video's I took from my recent trip to the North Shore of Oahu. Caught a few good North swells, lots of fun.
Would love to see some footage like this of blacks when it pumps this weekend
Hi Michael, I would love to video Blacks. I need to go by there some time and see how close I can get to it for a launch point. Connection is Line of Sight, so I can't launch from way inland because the cliff will block the transmission. But I will work on it.
crumblers
9:40... what a dick move by that surfer, that was so unnecessary.
More like 1-2 foot
OK
I remember a clean up set that came in at pohoieki (spelling?!). When the guys on the inside said it was only 2 feet it really confused me as a east coaster. Also, when my north shore buddy was like, “why do you want to go out?!? It’s flat!” We went out and I cought the biggest wave of my life (up to that point). Playing the wave size down increases as you head west I guess.
@@WinshipWheatley dude, I like your logic! When we were growing up surfing, we looked at the face of the wave. It it was taller than a person, it was overhead. The face of the wave is always bigger than the swell. You probably know all this stuff. It is just a matter of what a person is measuring swell or face size. I have gotten to the point I always under estimate the size or I get comments like you see above. I liked your story, because that is so true. In Hawaii they only look at the swell size.
Frank Kovacs yea, it’s dangerous for kooks (which I was at the time... still might be if I’m out of shape). 6 ft is what there saying on land but when you get out there it’s 15 foot faces. all the while I am getting dragged in front of hollow barrels at rocky point and dragging my fins on the reef with sea urchins ready to impale my flesh. I thought I’d be fine because I followed two girls out. Won’t make that mistake again.
@@WinshipWheatley Great Story, nothing beat real life adventures!
Stop hovering your drone 15 feet above the lineup. You're annoying and someone is gonna drop you one of these days.
Hi David, I try not to hover over the peak, but try and sit off to the side. I am trying to be as considerate as possible by keeping a safe distance. Aloha!
Cardiff has kelp !!!