How early will you go?

Post by **Chrisp** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:11 pm

Hey guys,

I was wondering how early you'll go for the early? I've been away with mates who went at 4.30 at the end of the non-daylight savings period, probably not overly early (it was light)

And I was reading an article (by Nick Carrol I think) about a surf trip in Cali where he met people who get out at 4.30......get in at 2.30 (yes that's am folks)

And I got to wondering how early do you go? I tend to go with the sunlight, but I noticed last night with the full moon it was pretty light outside, which got me to thinking about the semi-night surf.

Whatya reckon, anyone coming for a surf with me Monday morning at 3??

Post by **chris_010** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:16 pm

Usually 20mins before the suns up, not out of choice though. Have to if i wanna get a good session and to work on time. So pretty much 5:45 in the water year round. There are a couple months though where its dark until like 6:30 which sucks.

Post by **Chamberess** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:18 pm

I know a few guys on here have gone night surfing,like myself.Night and early in the morning i.e 4am doesn't phase me...

It's peaceful,have the whole beach to yourself,what more could you want.

Post by **One Mile Point** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:21 pm

My early is getting up at 9am

Post by **Longygrom** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:34 pm

When i was from the age of 12 to 15 i would wake up at 4:30am! and run down and get there at 4.45 and wait for sunrise or just surf till it got bright.

Its crazy, like 4 hour surfs before school

. cant believe i used to do it.

now its 6am

Post by **moods** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:51 pm

usually get out there bout 10 mins befor sunrise...get a few quick one in befor sun comes up proper and the crowds start calling

Post by **dammit__01** » Sat May 13, 2006 8:01 pm

only other people who will go for earlys with me is my step bro my mates complain aobut 9 20 bus.

ut early with bro he usually drags (literally) me to his car at around 4-5. earlyest is heading out and paddling into the water while its still dark about 3:30. on a footy trip

Post by **FishStick** » Sun May 14, 2006 2:25 pm

One of the main reasons I rarely go out for the early is my flatmate. For me to get up to go out early I have to go to bed early, he's a night owl and I don't sleep properly until he goes to bed.

Post by **Beanpole** » Sun May 14, 2006 4:11 pm

I have made it my policy over many years of surfing to never go for the early unless I'm within walking distance of a seriously good point break and I'm on holidays

Most city breaks are too crowded to bother about the early unless you know its going to be good. I worry more about the right tide. Can't tell distance in twilight anyway

I usually find theres a gap between early crew and up all night stragglers anyway at most beaches. If it works for you great but missing the early has its advantages too

The main issue is going to work on time I find

Post by **huz** » Sun May 14, 2006 4:46 pm

I usualy go before sunrise. People who go to the beach mis out on a lot. it is usualy good until around 9:30 and then the wind picks up

Post by **el gringo rattis** » Sun May 14, 2006 7:08 pm

went out to dy point with a mate about a year ago. It was about 1.5 hours till light. the light on the point was good when your paddling out but when your on a wave its at your back and you just surf into darkness...........pretty strange feeling.

Post by **badfish_5446** » Sun May 14, 2006 8:50 pm

The earliest I go is sunrise. Not planning on doing any dark surfing.

Post by **SAsurfers** » Sun May 14, 2006 9:46 pm

It depends on what time of the year for me. In winter I try and be there at about 4 and paddle out in the dark and get ready to catch waves as soon as I can see them well enough. In Summer I go at about 3. Ive been at midnight on a full moon once before but it was still pretty dark.

Post by **SAsurfers** » Sun May 14, 2006 10:29 pm

I figure theres probally just as much risk at night as day time right?

Post by **SAsurfers** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:01 am

I dont think SA is that worse then anywhere most other places. I think people think just because we had 4 attacks last year that this place is crowded with white pointers. With the amount of people out in the water and the amount of sharks out in our waters I wouldve thought there would be more attacks...

Post by **Chamberess** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:54 am

SAsurfers wrote:I dont think SA is that worse then anywhere most other places. I think people think just because we had 4 attacks last year that this place is crowded with white pointers. With the amount of people out in the water and the amount of sharks out in our waters I wouldve thought there would be more attacks...

hmm..i tend to disagree.I think Sydney and QLD have a higher concentration of surfers on their beaches than SA.I think it has more to do with the prevalence of fishing in your state (why people go for a surf/dive in SA when a fishing comp is on is beyond me) and the population of great whites in the water.

That being said,you must have a set of titanium ones to paddle out that early in SA.

Post by **Grooter** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:03 am

SAsurfers wrote:I figure theres probally just as much risk at night as day time right?

Afraid not. A sharks main feeding times are just before sunrise and just after sunset.

You're still a one in a million chance of even getting sized up for a meal by one of them anyway let alone getting bitten

Post by **huz** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:04 am

Havent you realised how many people get atacked by sharks in sa compared to the rest of australia?

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