Turbulence To Be Intensified In California
With the large surf that is expected to hit the California coast this coming week, the Billbong V1 wetsuit (see below) might come in handy if you are caught between set of between 12-19 feet.Waves up to 12 feet are forecasted to hit the California shores next week with peak sets expected on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Open water swimmers, drawn by the cold water, and surfers, drawn by the large surf, will be heading out beyond the shoreline.
Photo of the Huntington Beach pier by the Los Angeles Times.
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