surf-matic

Maui sits on the precipice overlooking the abyss, slowing rocking back and forth over the edge but never falling. At least, not yet. Winter is on the way. The gnarled big Northerly waves will come; it’s not an “if” but rather “when”. So days like this Wednesday, light wind spiced with flat water, are merely the calm before the coming storm and torment of energy taking shape in walls of water.

With no sailing to be had, Hana was the call. Despite the relentless hours of driving, I always find it stunningly beautiful– possibly the densest and most varied vegetation I’ve seen. More filming too.

The appetizers for the winter waves have already started. And they will continue to grace the sea’s palate this weekend, or so says the University of Hawaii Meteorology:

LOW-ENERGY NW SWELL WILL BRING SMALL SURF THIS WEEK TO N AND W
SHORES. A SLIGHTLY LARGER WNW SWELL IS EXPECTED LATE SUNDAY INTO
MONDAY…WHILE A SMALL…LONGER-PERIOD NNE SWELL ALSO WILL ARRIVE ON
SUNDAY. THE INCREASING TRADE WINDS WILL BUILD SHORT-PERIOD SURF
ALONG WINDWARD SHORES…

That’s nothing too exciting but it will mean sailing nonetheless. Perfect.

Signing off!
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