The winds were strong and the surf was terrible at Yoshida, Shizunami and Kashima. We decided to check out Omaezaki.
I took this grainy picture of Omaezaki (Melon) with my digital camera.

Nice looking waves! Unfortunately, there was a Nippon Surfing Association (NSA) contest being held. Tons of surfers were in the water. A little bit too crowded and competitive for us. Maybe next year! <ha ha>
Another rainy day with a forecast for small waves. Small really doesn’t describe the waves today at Yoshida:


One solitary surfer hoping for some rideable waves. A couple of days earlier, the waves at Omaezaki were great, so we decided to make the 30 km trek there.
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This is a picture from Tuesday (3/18) at Omaezaki.

Not a very high quality picture, but it was inspiring enough for me to dig out the surf gear. I finally got in contact my friend in Hamamatsu and decided to meet up yesterday. The water wasn’t so cold – just wore my suit and boots – didn’t need gloves and the hood. Had a good time, but unfortunately the beach is so far from the parking lot that I didn’t have the energy to go back to the car to get my cellphone to take some pictures. Maybe next time.
This is a picture from a few days ago from Tatadohama. I think we’ll be going there soon!
