A lot of people say that summer doesn’t really start in western Washington until July 4.
The weather does get reliably warm and sunny in early July, and that is summer for most people.
For western Washington surfers – a gritty, neoprene-encased bunch – summer begins when the small, clean swells roll onto coastal beaches, and the sun rises early and sets late.
And that’s happening right now. The cycle of smaller swells with gentle winds seems to be in place, and the summer solstice – on June 21 this year – means there is plenty of light for early morning and late evening surfing.
Surfers usually lust after huge waves, but things are different out here. Washington’s coast often has waves that are too big … Details
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