It May All Be Relative -
was all of the sun we saw this morning.
Jodi and Tom at the 4th buoy on the west side of the Avila Pier
Our route was a bit of a wander but we got in 1:13 of nice swimming.
The relative part is: Is the water actually 'warmer' when it is unusually cold but not as cold as it was two days before?
It was weird swimming in 49° water, a low water temperature that Avila Beach does see in a typical year, and thinking that it felt 'warmer' than Thursday's 47°.
Jodi, Tom and Niel started their Saturday morning under low clouds with a flat, windless and glassy ocean, one to two foot surf and a bit of a swell. There were some spots that looked like there was a light plankton bloom but in the flat light it was hard to tell and I don't recall seeing a plankton bloom when the water was this cold.
The buoy at the reef on the east side has been replaced so we swam by it on our way out and when coming back in.
The cold water had its effect. When we got out Jodi was talking about her Jones for SLO Donut Co. cream puffs and Tom about his desire for a lemon filled donut. Somebodies needed a post swim carb infusion stat!
We are supposed to get a small amount of rain tonight but it may not be enough to keep me away from the beach, which is predicted to be sunny, 62° and windy tomorrow.
niel
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