Saturday, October 9, 2021

Awesome Autumn Swim Conditions!

Next Swim: Sunday October 10th @ 11am KLODE 
                    ...also Sunday, 7 am, 8 am (Big Bay)

Additional next swims: Monday-Friday, 6:30 am and 5 pm  (Big Bay)

Last Swim: Saturday, Noon - Big Bay

Water Temp:  64
Waves:  flat - very slight current from south
Clarity: clear
Air Conditions:  76 & Sunny
Kru:  Brick, Moondaug, Craig's Wife, Other Dave, Linda the Lampre, Capt'n  (Rumor has it Itch & Erin swam at Klode)

20 comments:

Other Dave said...

Other Dave comment: Water / air temps have been colluding in October, resulting in some terrific swims at both Klode and Big Bay. Vintage pitch and snappy repartee’ available on shore for those inclined. Enjoy it while it lasts!

jamie said...

Cheapskate bay remains unmolested!

Wytosk said...

What are they doing then? Not flat rock?! Or love rock?!?

jamie said...

Work is north of C/S Bay and south of love rock. no landmark has been harmed/improved yet....but just a matter of time I fear. The rate at which they're depositing BAR (big ass rocks) is starting to cause an uneasy sorta feeling.

Synchro said...

Uh oh, so Russian Rainbow, or Pennywise sewer, then? Oh man, cute tugboat or no, we cannnnnot simply navigate by...BAR #1, BAR #2...!
Foggy goggles cannot distinguish one BAR from another...unless we tag them ourselves...or Itch stands on one all the time.

Dolphina said...

66 degree water last night with easy-going but large waves. Beautiful sunset of yellows and peach. Hope we can find a window today!

Dolphina said...


Warm splatting rain, significant but thrilling waves, then crepuscular rays into a double rainbow. Not a boat for miles. I swam mostly with my head up--singing!

Oh yeah. About 65 degree water, but after a 46 minute swim, it took a very long time to make my white toes turn back to pink! I did not care! Sublime!

eric jernberg said...

Tues oct 12, 5 pm big bay

water 63.3, flat as glass and pretty clear water

went to flat rock and beyond, perfect swim, only thing missing was some sunshine... and other swimmers

eric jernberg said...

looking at a 4pm Thursday weather permitting

Dolphina said...


6:20 PM. I had planned to pass tonight but when the sky turned gold, we headed into a rainbow. Before we knew it, we were clawing our way through ripping waves, some seemed over 6 feet, in the warmest water--maybe 67 or more? Wild swimming rating near radical as the gouda moon rose and the deep purple blues drained to black--still showing the white ruffs of the waves. A witness testifies that I was the last featherless biped to leave what went for the water! The current had carried me so far north I had to jump off. Hope you were there earlier!

Can someone please make a note to stop the wind from turning offshore tomorrow?

eric jernberg said...

rumor has it that Klode is open ( I was told the fence was down) but the parking lot I still closed.

Any updates?


Wytosk said...

Beach has been open just not the parking lot and accessible path. It might take them a minute to clear out equipment from the lot I’m guessing. I’ll be there tonight - thurs 5pm. Hopefully see you in passing!

eric jernberg said...

Ill be there at 4 hope to see ya

eric jernberg said...

thursday night.... flat water clear... 59.4

Wytosk said...

Dang only an hour later it was 56. But so clear and gentle.

Dolphina said...


I got in even a bit later. Very cold. I got used to it, though, after fifteen minutes in. It is still worth the buzz!

Dolphina said...


I don't have a temp for yesterday, so I can't report. The memory of my cold bones was still too strong. But today I bet some of you daring dos did. Would be interested in the temp today, if you even have an approximation. Merci.

Other Dave said...

Noon Sat - Klode water temp still skin comfy @ 61 per Itch & Brick. Sunny sky, clear water. Hoping for same on Sunday …

Dolphina said...



Excellent. Thanks.

Dolphina said...


Water temps today? Still above 60?