Around The World In 80 Waves

I really really need a wave to lift my spirits. I am bored of driving after so many days behind the wheel. I keep getting fleeting glimpses of delightful coves like this one, but as you can see it like everywhere else is flat, even though a swell does seem to be building. There is no point in me hanging around anywhere like this because I have so many miles that I need to cover.

I keep pushing on thinking maybe the next beach will be better or a swell will have arrived. The beaches are beautiful but any waves I can see are two inch high in four inches of water.

This shot is of La Ticla, which is supposed to be a great right hand point break, but it was so windy while I was there only this kiteboarder was in the water. Expensive ding repairs and the clearly visible rocks put me off attempting to surf the small waves near the shore.

Whilst there I met a lovely family who had travelled down in their RV from Los Angeles. I had a great chat with Jordan, Cinthya and Jonathan, exchanging surf tips, and information on breaks.

Jordan usually surfs Huntington Beach back in the US, but is down here for the quieter waves, and Cinthya hails from Mexico originally.

Jordan suggests I push on to the mouth of the Rio Nexpa because the wind should have died by the time I get there.

I keep pushing on.