Barrel Dodger's Blog (9)

Wow! It's been a while since I've updated anything on this site (surf and work getting in the way). It's great to see the new members like SurfPoet, Erik, Jenny, Mikey, and Rod joining Surf Mondial. Welcome! Let's keep it going. I run a couple other sites and know that it takes a lot to build traffic and get members, but this is actually moving along quite well for a social network. The goal is really to have the site contain content that is generated by members like you, rather than me the Bar… Continue

I've been told Tuesday could see some of this quality waves. Believe it? I don't. But I'm praying it happens. Continue

On my way to Mexico. Will let you all know how it is when I get back. Continue

Old photos, but bad ass nonetheless. Benji (how are da kids?)

You've likely seen this on in Surfer Mag. Crazy! RyDawg!

Ryan has some even bigger photos, which we'll post as soon as he h… Continue

Call me crazy, but it looks like Cupid came a little late this year. His arrows are starting to point offshore.

For those not in the area, blue is the water of the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean on the left. See the resemblance?

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Sweet! Welcome to Doug all the way from SLC and the cold ass snow. Peter is next. Send us some photos of all the epic powder you've been having! Continue

Just a quick shout out to Nik who joined us today. Looks like he's a New Yorker who surfs the cement. Let's keep this going. Spread the word and start putting up content. This could be fun. Who knows, maybe we'll all get invited to Brazil for the next Copa Mundial! Continue

From John Eggert:

Wednesday the 27th this swell should increase, bringing in sets running 1-2 feet overhead. Thursday the 28th looks similar (1-2 feet overhead). Friday the 29th this swell should start to fade, but head high seems like a reasonable call. Saturday the 1st this swell should back down, but the 36h+ model… Continue

This is going to be the place for the entire surfing world to come together and be social. I hope. With a little help, and some good blogging and photo skills, it will happen. I hope you join me on this journey, then invite me to surf your waves when I'm in your town. You can surf mine, but they aren't that great. Continue