Sunday, December 15th, 2024

I was looking for a relaxing swim today to get the kinks out from yesterday's swim in storm conditions and Avila offered up a great 'after a storm' day. It was clear and sunny with a mild offshore breeze and 55°. The surf was nice looking 5 to 6 foot sets, good enough to have a couple of surfers in the water on the east side of the Avila Pier trying to get in a quick ride before the wave closed out. The water is very clean, green and 54°. 

I was finally able to replace the thermometer that I measure the water temperature with and    

I spoke with Tom Lorish. He has a great swim and thought the water was 51° and that I'd tell him it was 55°. 

I stayed clear of the surfers and the biggest waves, walked down the beach and got at the 3rd buoy. I swam out to Fossil Point and back for a mile. The water was beautiful and I got the kinks left over from yesterday worked out.

In this coming week I'm planning on swimming on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.

niel