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JB avatar
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So.......what's the water like? Still cold? Warming up? Anyone swimming yet? Any sign of June grass or sargassum?

We managed to finagle a short trip down late next week and I just wanted to know what to expect.

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Miss Kitty avatar
Miss KittyMeow
#27
Just got back from the beach. Took a risk and went in the water up to my hips. My legs went numb. Saw one piece of June grass on the beach.
kathydwells avatar
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#28
One word comes to mind as I read this thread....SHRINKAGE. 😱 😀 ;-)
kathydwells avatar
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#29
Just got back from the beach. Took a risk and went in the water up to my hips. My legs went numb. Saw one piece of June grass on the beach.


Did you pick it up and save it for JB? :idontno: ;-)

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JB avatar
JBBeach FanaticAuthor
#30
Did you pick it up and save it for JB? :idontno: ;-)

eheh. A little June grass never hurt anyone. But last year the stuff was like pea soup. Some kind of algea explosion I guess.

I am fully confident the gulf will be "swimmable" by this time next week. If not, I'll just need to put away six or seven beers before I jump in.

And on shrinkage, I'm already pretty "shrunk" so in my case, it doesn't matter.
beachbobBeach Comber
#31
eheh. A little June grass never hurt anyone. But last year the stuff was like pea soup. Some kind of algea explosion I guess.

I am fully confident the gulf will be "swimmable" by this time next week. If not, I'll just need to put away six or seven beers before I jump in.

And on shrinkage, I'm already pretty "shrunk" so in my case, it doesn't matter.
looking at those temp maps you posted, i'd say there is a good chance to see june grass in may, but until you see it, don't worry about it. i don't think the weather guys give those predictions, but maybe they could replace the pollen count or heat index with sliminess factor of the gulf.
kathydwells avatar
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#32
eheh. A little June grass never hurt anyone. But last year the stuff was like pea soup. Some kind of algea explosion I guess.

I am fully confident the gulf will be "swimmable" by this time next week. If not, I'll just need to put away six or seven beers before I jump in...

That's what I'm talking about!!!!!

And on shrinkage, I'm already pretty "shrunk" so in my case, it doesn't matter.

I'm sorry. :cool:
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Ocean Loverbean
#33
eheh. A little June grass never hurt anyone. But last year the stuff was like pea soup. Some kind of algea explosion I guess.

I am fully confident the gulf will be "swimmable" by this time next week. If not, I'll just need to put away six or seven beers before I jump in.

And on shrinkage, I'm already pretty "shrunk" so in my case, it doesn't matter.


TMI JB!! :lol:

Hey, y'all are a bunch of wusses( and I mean that in the most endearing way:wub: ) I got in to my waist over a month ago. Yeah, my legs went numb :shock: but as long as it was above 80 degrees outside it was fine! I'm sure it is even warmer now and it'll be fine!!!😀
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30A SkunkapeSkunky
#34
eheh. A little June grass never hurt anyone. But last year the stuff was like pea soup. Some kind of algea explosion I guess.

I am fully confident the gulf will be "swimmable" by this time next week. If not, I'll just need to put away six or seven beers before I jump in.

And on shrinkage, I'm already pretty "shrunk" so in my case, it doesn't matter.

I have a corndog you can stuff your suit with:funn:
JB avatar
JBBeach FanaticAuthor
#35
I have a corndog you can stuff your suit with:funn:

That would give new meaning to "swimwear by Hormel."

I'm not worried. JB has good swell ratio.
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#36
The Gulf is probably up a degree or two in the last two weeks. Some signs of June Grass hanging up on the fishing lines.
Lady D avatar
Lady DSoWal Insider
#37
The water needs to be at least 80 degrees for my liking. I cannot standing getting in water that takes my breath. Pool or gulf. 73 sounds a little cool for me. Won't have a problem with water temps the end of August. 😀
JB avatar
JBBeach FanaticAuthor
#38
I think it's probably a little warmer than 73 right now - probably 76, maybe 77.
Chilly, but tolerable on a hot day. SJ is reporting some June grass, but the water sure looks pretty on the various cams.

I'll be there Saturday. As is regular tradition with me, I'll stop in Freeport, change into my suit, then run straight from the car and into the gulf as soon as we get parked. Immature? Probably. Fun? You betcha.
kathydwells avatar
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#39
I think it's probably a little warmer than 73 right now - probably 76, maybe 77.
Chilly, but tolerable on a hot day. SJ is reporting some June grass, but the water sure looks pretty on the various cams.

I'll be there Saturday. As is regular tradition with me, I'll stop in Freeport, change into my suit, then run straight from the car and into the gulf as soon as we get parked. Immature? Probably. Fun? You betcha.


Have a wonderful trip JB !!!!!!! Have a safe trip!!!!
JB avatar
JBBeach FanaticAuthor
#40
Have a wonderful trip JB !!!!!!! Have a safe trip!!!!

Thanks. I'm stoked. Not sure how much beach time we'll get with a two-year-old in tow. I'm worried we'll be spending all our time chasing him up and down the beach. I told my wife we'll just put him on a leash and tether him to the umbrella. ;-)

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