SURGE IS NOT A GUY FROM EUROPE dec 20

surge is what we get when we have big waves, which only happens occasionally on the south shore of oahu.  the north shore is where the big storm waves from the Bering Sea hit the suddenly shallow reef, creating the famous monster waves of Pipeline and Waimea Bay.  so today we did have some sweet swells, making the local surfers happy!  for me it is fun to dive thru the surge, as it can help you to become more in touch with the rhythm of the ocean, as it pushes you forward then pulls you back.  otherwise we had nice viz and mild winds.  koko craters was our first stop, and we saw several large turtles, as usually, plus schools of reef fish, and a quick visit from a monk seal – always a treat to see!  2nd jump was over to Anglers ledge, a bit deeper, so less surge.  great viz greeted us, and we cruised the ledge, spotting big eels, lots of schools of shoaling fish, nice coral, huge helmet conchs, and a nice octopus!  thanks to all for safe diving,  larry, sophie