Sep 18 2008
Late Summer Surf in the OC
With the autumnal equinox just around the corner (its September 22nd this year for all of you non-astromony buffs), most of the Northern Hemisphere is gearing up for fall; however, here in the OC, my favorite part of summer is really just beginning! Thanks to our mild climate and year-round sunny weather, September is a great time for Orange County locals and a few lucky visitors to experience the magic of summertime in OC without the summertime crowds. The kids are back in school and the tourists have all packed it back into the minivan, leaving our beaches empty and inviting!
Here are some tips for getting the most out your late-summer beach days in OC:
1. Wear some layers. Although midday temps may be perfect for sunbathing, consider bringing along a sweatshirt as early mornings and evenings can get a bit nippy.
2. Bring a board! Another great plus for September in Orange County: the surf is great! With plenty of storms brewing in the Southern Pacific this time of year, along with the strong possibility of hurricane surf arriving from Mexico, September always seems to have some of the best waves of the summer!
3. Pack a wetsuit. While September water temps are usually still quite warm, the cool morning air can nonetheless send shivers down surfers’ spines. Wearing even a wetsuit top or a spring suit can greatly reduce the chill factor of those early morning sessions.
4. Lather up! Just because the weather’s a bit cooler doesn’t mean you should leave the sunscreen at home. Not only is a sunburn unattractive, repeated overexposure to the sun’s uv rays can lead to a potentially deadly case of melanoma. Cancer isn’t cool!
Anyways, I hope that you find these tips useful as you enjoy the remaining days of our extended summer in Orange County! Be sure to hit the beach a few more times while the weather’s still great!
