A few photos before hitting the surf last night show the size and quality of the typical sets for this session. The 20 or so people in the water cleared out at sunset and left 5 of us to choose the best of the sets. Surfing into and past sunset on large waves thrills me.
A surfcaster in prime conditions for catching a wary bass. The churning waves stir up the baitfish and make them easy to pick off. Gulls stay grounded in this strong wind and pick through the wrack line for crabs, shrimp and stunned baitfish. A pair of hawks (kestrels most likely) chased each other over the dunes above the parking lot. 
The wind died down and left us with some large waves this afternoon. After 3 hours of surfing my arms could barely paddle. The forecast calls for higher winds tomorrow, and even choppier seas. You can still find me at the beach at around noon.
The chilly northeast wind brought significant chop with the growing waves. These conditions will remain throughout the weekend and produce great surfing for monday through wednesday. 
If it's donuts, it must be wednesday. Sturgis surf club sells donuts on wednesdays to subsidize our food bill during our yearly trip. This year we return to warm clean beaches of Costa Rica's pacific coast. Tamarindo's Witch's Rock Surf School provided us with excellent accomodations, staff and instructors in a location that can't be beat. So support our club and buy a donut on wednesdays or a few slices of pizza on fridays. We appreciate all your support.
Surfing in the evenings for the past three days on waves very similar to these* makes a perfect ending to our back to school days. Few things compare with relaxing in the water at sunset and having your pick of long rides on glassy waves with a few of your friends. 
Surf Club members braved the cold and enjoyed an evening of surfing, hotdogs, music and fireworks. The fire took the chill off us as the wind died down. 
The wind kicked up out of the north last night causing choppy conditions. A lone surfer thumps along in the southward current. Anglers and seals catch striped bass in the surf. 
Rushing home after work pays off big time for the locals here in Wellfleet. A lot of people had actually spent most of the day surfing and were already heading home. The consistent four footers made for an orderly progression through the line-up. Everyone left tired and happy by sundown.
A perfect afternoon for a party at Newcomb's Hollow. Steel drum music rolls out to the surfers as the waves roll in to the shore.
Stand up paddlers (SUP) in the surf at Newcomb's take advantage of the large, glassy waves. Several hours surfing on a day like today puts us all in a good mood.
Newcomb's turned on after the fog cleared. Big, uncrowded waves and steadily improving conditions made for a fantastic surfing session.
Saturday's onshore breezes made for perfect paragliding conditions at White Crest beach in Wellfleet.
An onshore breeze kicks up waves and strews the beach with flotsam for beachcombers and dog walkers. Gulls take advantage of the uplift along the dunes as they head north to fishing areas. Paraglider season has arrived.
While setting a line at Newcombs' Hollow one morning, the gulls move in on a bait box. Everyone has high hopes.
Chop suey at 7. Winds at 17 knots from the north east put a damper on the surfing today. The oldtimers' surf contest will most likely go on as planned at White Crest beach. 
