As an ex-patriate from the good 'ole south, I've definitely found a new way of life here in califorina which I prefer to my 'prapa suthun hairtage'.  So it's a rare occassion when I praise the south; Derby, Jazz Fest, Holidays with my retired parents and family on a warm Floridian beach in December, and of course a string of great southern rock bands.

But today I'm happy to report that we have fifth thing I love from the south... a swell! It ain't a big one... but it looks like it will be fun.  So all you Cali-folk out there get ready.. cause its on its way and we may all need to start using those sick days (or at least tardy slips) this week.

Swell Stats: (near shore forecast for Bay Area)
Arrival Date: Early Tuesday morning to Tuesday afternoon
Duration: 3 days +/-
Size: 2-4 FT
Swell Window: 199-220 degrees
Period: Day 1: 17 seconds (primary swell... first most powerful)
           Day 2: 16 seconds (secondary swell.. cleaner lines and best shape)
           Day 3: 14.5 seconds (terciary swell... starts to lose stregnth)
Winds: Mornings- light to mid (8-13 knts.)
           Afternoons- mid to strong (13-20 knts.)
Tides: Tuesday Aug 7th- 4 Ft low @ 8:15 AM (+1 hr for each following day)

Get it while you can!

-D'Rang