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Wednesday Wave Check

Nothing to write home about!!

Waking up with the waves on Wednesday, I'm Surf Junkie Jeff with your Manhattan Beach Patch surf report.  Well, there's a decent dose of energy, but unfortunately due to this latest storm it looks like the conditions could worsen throughout the day.

We're seeing some texture or modest bump on it at many spots due to the variable winds.  As far as the surf goes...we've got a mix of some west northwest ground and windswell and a little south southwesterly energy in the water.

That recipe is offering some kinda crumbly lines, with a few pick and choose corners.  Most Manhattan Beach spots are running about knee to chest high, with the focal points pulling a few shoulder high plus sets.

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At 7:15 this morning the tide climbs way up to a 6.3 high which isn't helping things either.  Many spots will be pretty swamped or even a bit back-washy mid morning.  The tide then drains out to a negative 1.2 low at 2:14 this afternoon.

If you must get wet, break out at least a 3/2 fullsuit or better yet a 4/3 and maybe the booties, with the water temperature hanging between 56 and 57 degrees.  Good luck out there!!

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FYI...County Health Officials urge surfers and swimmers to stay out of the water after a rain due to increased bacteria levels for at least 72 hours, especially near storm drains and river mouths.

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