Summer Adventures Await Your 10% off WaveClock Sale is going on NOW to get you ready for Summer!   Beach Time is Here You've made it to the cusp of summer and Father's day is coming. You're wondering what the perfect gift is for an adventuring dad ... or a summer gift for yourself. Fortunately we have new WaveClock's out with Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies art and creativity. The best part is... they're on Sale! See them all on ETSY. Don't forget to come visit us on June 23rd at the Pleasure Point Street Fair in Santa Cruz.  As always, we'll have a great line up of food, bands, and ... of course ... lots of WaveClocks! Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest info. We'll always let you know here first. See the WaveClocks Now!

Coastal Science and Arctic Amazement

Welcome to Fall Learning We've finally made it to fall. The end of this season brought mixed fortunes to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the Americas. Namely, the unprecedented landfall of three hurricanes, Harvey, Irma, and Maria, was responsible for tragic loss of life and property to many large coastal communities. These events underscore our continuing need to better understand the powerful, yet fragile, oceans. I've just returned from the Oceans 2017 science conference in Alaska to learn about many of the new and improved ways we are gaining the information to help protect our coastal communities. For some communities, such as St. Johns county in Florida, there is still a battle over the near-term protection and long-term sustainability of our coastal activities. Each community has hard long-term decisions to make. In lighter news, the annual Surf Dog competition has just happened in Southern California reminding us that the coast still brings joy! Definitely take some time to check out the new designs of the WaveClock. You're sure to love the new speedometer style as well as great art from Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies still on ETSY. Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest info. We'll let you know here first! Happy and Safe Fall to Everyone! The WaveClock Team

Your New WaveClock is Here!

Oceans Alaska It is well understood that the Arctic Ocean will soon be ice free for the first time in recorded history. The changes are happening at an alarming pace. Alaska is the central hub for the science and engineering that is helping us understand these changes. Check out this informative piece.

Shore Protection Do or Don't?? Communities have weighed the need for shore protection against the long-term sustainability of such measures. In addition, these measures can also cause enhanced erosion damage to adjacent coastal areas. Read how a Florida community is dealing with the issues Here.

The Dogs Have It To remind us that the coast brings joy, the annual Huntington Beach dog surf contest just went off. Even dogs understand the joy of sliding down the face of a wave and you can see the smiles on their faces. Check out some of the fun photos in this article!

The Time Has Come WaveClock Kickstarter Launch The Kickstarter is on. With a range of amazing limited edition rewards, the WaveClock is expanding capabilities enabling you to see the ocean in real-time! In the rewards, you’ll find the standard and premium WaveClocks, photo shoot opportunities with Wetfeet Photography, Ventana’s custom wooden surfboards, and other unique equipment in the rewards.  PPD Multimedia, based right here in Pleasure Point, has provided creative designs throughout the development of the WaveClock and continues to support and inspire the designs and graphics. We are proud to have such excellent collaborators and proud to be able to offer you such an amazing array of rewards.  Check out the full WaveClock Intro! What Are We Doing For You? Your support for this Kickstarter campaign will help us go beyond the functional prototypes to a refined WaveClock product and service. We have three primary goals as part of the project:   Develop robust hardware and electronics that are guaranteed to work the first time and last for many years without maintenance. The design will include a perpetual cloud environment that supports each WaveClock and its ability to connect and update over standard WiFi connections for as long as the NOAA buoy network continues to supply high quality data. Develop methods for creating the WaveClock boxes from sustainably sourced wood and preserving a unique custom feel for each clock. While each clock will have its unique beauty, they will all have a similar look and feel so that they always remain easy to read.   Refine the smart phone app to include historic data and predictions for the NOAA buoys. The NOAA data and model results provide the fundamental information driving United States surf nowcasts and forecasts ensuring the highest quality information powering each WaveClock. The app will allow you to view that data stream in more detail if you choose. We look forward to sharing it all with you here on Kickstarter.

Taxes Are Done and WaveClock Kickstarter Luanches Next Week!

WaveClock is a beautiful piece of art that comes in multiple styles to match the aesthetic of your space. It shows you the data you need to plan your fishing trip, tide pooling, exploration, surf session, or other ocean adventures. In bringing the best technologies to the WaveClock, we are launching a Kickstarter campaign starting May 1st. In the rewards, you’ll find limited edition WaveClocks, custom surfboards, and other unique pieces. We are proud to have excellent collaborators to create rewards. We'll be providing the link to this list as soon as it goes live, so share with your friends! Great Collaborators We working with Santa Cruz artisans including Wetfeet Photography, Ventana Surfboards & Supplies, and PPD Multimedia to provide creative designs and materials throughout the development of the WaveClock. What are the Rewards? In the rewards you’ll find the standard and premium WaveClocks, photo shoot opportunities with Wetfeet Photography, Ventana’s custom wooden surfboards, and other unique equipment in the rewards.

WaveClock Innovation In between winter storms, swell, and winds, the WaveClock team has been working hard on App updates (download here), developing a Kickstarter Campaign, and getting together custom wave forecasts for our followers. The image here is the latest NOAA WaveWatch III wave model results on a global scale so you can see it all at once! This month our friends at Ventana Surfboards and Supplies have released an amazing new board made from Western Flyer planks to provide incredible sustainable history (dig into the article below for more). We've also been excited about beers and brews at Olo Alaia in Costa Rica, which we hope to visit soon. Check out the fun article about them below. Of note is the new App update including some great new photos from Wetfeet Photography. Stay tuned to the latest excitement for the spring and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Happy and safe advenstures! The WaveClock Team

Beers and Boards! Nosara, Costa Rica. A few of our favorites can now be enjoyed together at this upscale surf and beer shop. Olo Alaia brings a quality coffee shop blended with a beer and board shop to Costa Rica so you can enjoy quality down time between waves. We are patiently awaiting our next trip to Costa Rica to visit these folks and see how great it is!  The WaveClock Kickstarter campaign is coming soon! We'll be launching May 1st with amazing rewards from our partners. Be sure to keep track on our mailing list, twitter feed, facebook page, or Instagram. Share our newsletter with your friends for exclusive deals!  See below for our present ETSY stock of WaveClocks.   See the Latest! History in a Surfboard Ventana Surfboard and Supplies are founded on a sustainable approach to hand crafted surfboard design. The latest creation by Martijn was developed from wood steeped in Monterey and marine science history. Read about it here!

Happy Holidays from the WaveClock To celebrate the holidays, we've got a little special something for you to try. In honor of the holiday eggnog tradition, we'd like to share our traditional family recipe that is based on an old White House recipe. Enjoy and let us know what you think! Holiday Eggnog 1 gallon eggnog 2 1/2 cups bourbon 1 2/3 cups light rum 1 2/3 cups brandy Vanilla to taste Sip an enjoy and always be safe! Cheers and happy holidays, The WaveClock Team

Sea Foam City The first of the fall storms has hit the West Coast. Waves over 15 ft offshore of Santa Cruz churned up the ocean while some much needed rain blew in to help wash the land. All summer long, sediment and organic material settle on the sea floor. When the first big winds and waves arrive, they stir up this material on the bottom. We see the water turn brown and an interesting phenomenon occurs. Sea Foam.  All the organic material causes more viscous (sticky) bubbles to be formed by the wind and breaking waves. The resulting foam covers the beaches in big mats like the picture above.  A not uncommon, but amazing sight when it does happen! This month we had a great showing at the Boardroom Surfboard Show. We teamed up with Wetfeet Photography to show some fantastic art and WaveClocks. Check out our Etsy store for the latest by clicking the button below. Stay tuned and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest info. We'll let you know here first! Happy and safe fall to everyone! The WaveClock Team See the Latest WaveClocks! Some amazing work going on at MIT could have us in much warmer and furry wet suits in the future!

Shark Attacks in New South Wales, Australia Most surfers are quite cavalier about shark attacks.  They're rare, cars are more dangerous, they're not in my backyard, but its a real and growing problem in New South Wales. The stories are quite harrowing.Check out the story HERE! Malawi Hope from Local Santa Cruzan Paddy Brady had a life changing event that helped him realize the value of giving boldly to others. The Santa Cruz native has done some incredible work helping the childredn of Malawi. The Sentinel has a great article. Gulf Stream Slowing Down? Researchers have seen evidence lately that the Gulf Stream is slowing down. The important ocean conveyor of warm water the the North Atlantic supports vital ocean processes and weather systems. Some interesting speculations about the causes and effects.