Not bad

RETRO for Wednesday February 18
Summary
Pretty interesting beach. I can see the potential for potent localism here, and I don't think I would ever surf here on the weekend. Good waves, good conditions, good fun.
Waves
Initially amazing with nice offshores. Once those died down conditions progressively deteriorated. Waves went from super hollow to moderately open faces to closeouts. Decent by most means.
Crowds
I would say crowded for a weekday, but not crowded by most other measures. I think lots of schools have the week off because there were tons of kids out.
Weather
Offshores galore. Early on anyway. Beautiful brisk breeze keeping the faces nice and open. Sunny and beautiful day, but gross ocean (flavor and look).
Forecast
Looks pretty dang OK. Not great, not big, not perfect, but certainly a transition from having no waves. This is a retro post so the truth is it doesn't matter much.
Eventful Stuff
Other than little 80 pound kids absolutely shredding? Nothing other than an insanely busy day. I'm glad I got this session in before it.
Wave of the Day
First wave and only barrel. Steep drop, buttom turn, three second shack. Perfect. Needless to say, that got me very excited to be out there surfing. Unfortunately that was the only mini-barrel of the day, so I was eagerly waiting for another for the rest of the session...to no avail.

Summary:
Silver Strand, Oxnard
6'1" Al Merrick White Dove
8:00-10:30
4-5ft with plus sets
3/5