Fall Into the Ocean The air has cleared up on the coast and the Northern hemisphere is coming alive. Looking out on a clear morning, fishing boats are heading out, a few early surfers paddle out for a quick wave before work, and the smell of bacon hovers in the air from a nearby kitchen. Beyond the waves and tides, I often wonder what's happening underneath the surface we see. Researchers in Mexico are deploying deep acoustically tracked sensors to find out just what's happening down there. Also, on the surface of the ocean, Japan just took its first gold medal in surfing! See more about both of these stories below. Understand the Ocean By Watching The WaveClock gives you a continuous view of the waves and tides. We've released the new Wine Barrel WaveClocks to really elevate the beauty of your view! These make incredible one-of-a-kind gifts for the Holidays.  We will have some upcoming sales, so keep checking during "cyberweek" and as we approach December. Also, you're sure to love the continuing art from Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies. Check them out on ETSY. Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest info. We'll let you know here first! A final exciting tidbit is that our East Side Eatery team won the 2018 Chili cook-off.  We'll be sharing the recipe in upcoming posts. Happy and Safe Fall to Everyone! The WaveClock Team Share Tweet Forward Pin

Over the past decade, oceanographers released more than 150 floats throughout the Gulf of Mexico, where they followed the ocean currents over a mile below the surface. The floats are tracked acoustically using beacons throughout the Gulf that emit sounds that the floats pick up. It's yielded some fascinating ocean patterns here. The only way to see the waves and tides is in real time.  WaveClocks are your gateway to the ocean. The Wine Barrel WaveClocks are here. The WaveClocks are made from single pieces of redwood and other hardwoods to show you at a glance what's happening with the waves and tides at your favorite spot. A perfect holiday gift for someone special, or just for yourself. The latest ones are up on our ETSY store! Explore the Ocean! The Japanese junior surfing team won their first gold medal in an International Surfing Association event. They won six medals across all competitive divisions, including a gold medal. Only a couple of years away from surfing's debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games! Read about it!

Frigid fall waters mark the start of a new Blue Planet and Intrepid Ocean Sciences!

Fall Rumblings Here at the end of October and into November we are finally seeing some solid swell in the North Pacific  After an incredibly active Hurricane season, the Pacific is waking up. With the Jaws contest last weekend, the promise is big for the rest of the fall and into winter. All in all, we may be stacking up for some exciting ocean activity! The new Blue Planet II being released this weekend promises to inspire us into some great learning for it all. We're still releasing new designs of the WaveClock! You're sure to love the speedo WaveClock as well as great art from Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies. Check them out on ETSY. Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest info. We'll let you know here first! Enjoy Some Fall Fun! The WaveClock Team Share Tweet Forward Pin

Pe'ahi Challenge was ON In somewhat of a surprise early fall swell, the Jaws contest went off last weekend. Some incredible surfing all around, but one view of Ian Walsh's incredible barrel ride and it's clear how he scored a perfect 10.  Across the board amazing surfing.  Check out Ian's interview Here. More Blue Planet! Who doesn't remember the breathtaking footage and emotion evoked from the Blue Planet? To one up it, this week is the release of Blue Planet II. Sir David Attenborough still guides us through the amazing ocean world. Check it out on BBC.   See the Latest WaveClocks! Fun at the Aquarium! Aquariums all over are hositng fun fall and Halloween events.  What better than a lurking jellyfish or electric eel to really tingle the spine. Check out aquarium's near you for the latest possibilities.  The Birch Haunted Aquarium is a great example!

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

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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!

Protected WaveClocks, Ocean Winds for Energy, and Seafloor Observations Show the Way!

Ocean Winds for Energy! We were inspired by the first U.S. offshore wind energy farm off of Rhode Island (see below) and released the completely new designs of the WaveClock! Check them out on ETSY and enter BIGWAVES now for your 20% summer discount! In other big news, NOAA is compiling measurements from the Gulf of Mexico and seeing the largest dead zone ever in the Gulf.  The condition arises due to lack of oxygen in the water. In more positive news, the University of Washington is maintaining their live seafloor observatory that measures seafloor volcanic activity. Some great ocean science! Don't forget to check out the latest WaveClocks. You're sure to love the great art from Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies. Check them out 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 Summer to Everyone! The WaveClock Team Find Your WaveClock Here! Share Tweet Forward Pin

Offshore Wind Energy Grows The Offshore Wind Summit recently held in Houston, TX brough together experienced engineers from oil and gas and offshore wind developers to help bring decades of ocean experience to a new budding industry in renewable energy. Learn More! Truly a Dead Zone The hypoxic, or low oxygen, condition in the Gulf of Mexico can cause massive fish kills.  The dead zone for this summer is the largest ever measured in 32 years!  More at NOAA.   Internet of Things on the Seafloor Researchers at the University of Washington are heading out to maintain a deep sea cabled observitory. One of the key missions is to observe life around an undersea volcanoe, the Axial Seamount. Check out more!

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!