Tuesday, December 3, 2024

MendoMoments: Surfer Rides a Wave Under the Blood Red Sun of Smoky Skies

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A surfer looking savage at Big River Beach [Photograph by Eric Burch]

Willits resident and local photographer Eric Burch sought refuge from the inland smoke and heat last Wednesday, August 18 and found himself on Big River Beach.

There, he said the “North Pacific was alive.” Burch said Buoy 46014 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration registered “9 foot swells out of the northwest with 10 second intervals” which brought the local surfers out to play.

Burch watched the surfers score “pretty decent waves” paddling under a slightly smoky sky darkened by wildfire smoke blanketing the region.

As the hour grew later, Burch said “the surfers enjoyed a bountiful session until the blood red sun set.”

MendoFever’s newest column, MendoMoments, is dedicated to showcasing the land, animals, and people that make up Mendocino County. All Mendocino County residents and visitors are invited to participate. Send photographs to matthewplafever@gmail.com including a description of what your photograph depicts, where it was taken, and any other important details.

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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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