Hardcore NJ surfer
 

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That should be good. I think its ironic that when its warm we'll only get waves like that maybe 5 times but once its freezing out Jenks is like that every good swell.

The reason that we get good waves in Jersey in the winter is because of the Gulf Stream bending, currents and winds its complicated but in the winter months the surf is crazy and its very easy to get good waves, if your willing to freeze your ass off for them!!!!

it sucks when the good waves come im away at school where i cant surf. ill keep an eye on the surf during my winter break though

damn must have steel nuts for that. i could never get in cold water like that

Have you even used a wetsuit? They really do help a lot. I used to waterski in 50ish degree water in early spring all the time with just a basic 3/4 length wetsuit on and never got cold.

- Justin

no sir. i've been out on the water in my baja outlaw boats and scarabs we've had but never in the water when cold. i love warm water lol i'll stick to my hotubs outback forget wetsuits and cold water

There really is a night and day difference between 50* water and when you get into the 30s though. I was in last march AND diving which is the worst as far as how emerged in the water you are.

Surfing isnt suppose to be that bad sitting ontop of the board for the majority of the time your actually well out of the water.

When I go in 30ish water full submerged spear fishing like that I wear a 5mm/7mm hood, under armor, a 3mm jacket, 3mm farmer john (like overalls), 5mm gloves, and 5mm boots.

I can stay in submerged for around 1-2 hours. Surfing I could probably stay in for quite some time but since I dont surf I body board when I ride waves so its almost as bad as diving but at least your core is out of the water.

Oh yea, I know it's a big difference. I have been out a few times with the water only in the low 40s and couldn't stand to ski in it very long with just the wetsuit. Of course, when waterskiing you aren't in the water much (if you are any good), but you are still in cool air moving anywhere from 25-90ish mph, so that tends to cool you off quite a bit too.

- Justin

surfing aint to bad i was in two februarys ago it only sucks wen ur face hits the water instant numb headache

Lol imagine your face being in the entire time. Then imagine diving 20 feet down and hitting a thermocline when the surface is 35*

Yeah I could imagine the wind whip would be just as bad as being fully submerged...