The ocean water at Dana Point is creeping into the 60s. At Rockaway Beach, it recently hit 50. And, of course, those spoiled saps in Saint Augustine are basking at a comfortable 76 degrees.
That means longer sessions in Southern California, a few more weeks of boots and gloves in New York and an even better chance of losing a toe to a toothy predator in Florida.
It also means that beaches will soon be flooded with summer crowds — those who don’t do cold water. And they will certainly be jamming up every surf spot from A Street to Creek. So if you’re one of … More