The rock can go from longboard heaven to stand-up barrels in a matter of hours not days. Anthony Walsh demonstrates the latter at Pipe.
Hawaii Goes From 2ft to 10ft in Two Hours

The rock can go from longboard heaven to stand-up barrels in a matter of hours not days. Anthony Walsh demonstrates the latter at Pipe.
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When I was newer to surfing my friends took me out to Rocky Point. We were expecting a bigger swell to hit later that day. They said if you see black lines on the horizon, and you can't catch a wave in right now, then start paddling OUT! It totally happened too. Luckily I was able to catch one in. The jump from 6 feet to 10 feet is pretty significant.
Extra primo good, sir.
jeez
And its not a guy at the local pub 10ft! A solid 10!