Jaltemba Times

Welcome to the weekly surf/fish report
Latitude 21 surf/fish crew,
Week of Dec. 6, 2010

Surf is mostly back ground swell from the Northern Hemi.  Small, barely rideable waves at stand out breaks.  I surfed last week and it was fun head high and really clean. If you have reached this week's report and are planning to go in the water for surf, fish, feel free to come by and visit me at our restaurant Latitude 21 or my email address.

Fishing is still happening but you have to look around.  Less than a week ago big pods of sailfish still out there.
“Come on in the water is fine”.

We hope this surf/fish report helps with decisions on local area waters in and around Jaltemba area.  Although we will be mainly reporting on water conditions, wave heights and fishing, I will also throw in some commentary on what’s eating at me besides bugs. (Happenings in our area).

Think for a moment, 68 degrees in the morning, slight offshore wind carrying the fresh scent of the fallen dew from the mountains.  The beach, empty and clean, maybe just a hint of mist inviting you for your morning walk or jog. All yours, except maybe the mother daughter walking at a fast clip just up ahead.  Maybe, occasional roosters crow.  Just perfect, the morning sun warms your face as the waves lightly crash on to the sand bar a stone's throw away.   Now, it’s just you and the shoreline, start your morning adventure.

Sounds like a Nike shoe commercial doesn’t it?

Those of you who are reading this from a far way land.  We are really sorry so many choose to opt out this season of coming to Mexico because of all the violence in the cities.  Everyone I have talked to who drove had a great time and just used common sense. It’s not too late to fly but I hear the flights are getting harder and harder to find. That’s good. See you soon and remember stay real, real, warm.

“What happens out front affects us all”

Latitude 21 crew 

Moderate surf conditions
Latitude 21
Fish and Surf Report - Dec 1

Today and tomorrow there surf in the bay; I can see it from my house overlooking the area. Yesterday, I was working on a 33foot fishing boat in Chacala and I watched it come up in the afternoon. I was not sure but definitely it is up, whether it will be here tomorrow remains to be seen.

Other stand out breaks to check:
San Pancho, Sayulita, Punta de Mita; las lanchas, pangas, burrows, old mans, if its big enough to wrap in the point at Punta de Mita. The surf will be or should be UP!!!

So, get those boggies out and get after it. Remember, red flag conditions today and maybe tomorrow!!! High tide this morning going out, with rips through out the beach hotel areas.

¿Do you know how to get out of a rip current if caught by one while swimming or boogie or surfing? Answer: paddle parallel to the beach not toward the beach! Good rule of thumb is if you remember anything………try and stay calm and relax enjoy your trip out to sea..the rip will end just past the breakers. Then float around and take your time and float and swim back to the beach.  Don’t get in a hurry, no hurry. If you cant swim good do not go out past your waist

Surf in front of latitude 21 afternoon at the point maybe long lines and 3 ft waves….very fun and beginner wave as well as you can pretty much stand up out there forever. No rip

The fishing at zero base line about 5 to 10 miles out has been holding a trash line and sailfish and dorado. I took a group from Chacala out last week and we caught 2 dorado and a catch and release, nice sailfish. Surfing was pretty good last week with a small north pushing down. The north has arrived.  We have yet to see a monster swell come our way this season.

Restaurant Latitude 21 is slowly coming to life with music. We have some new paintings on the walls wider spaces and clear views.  For us, we hope for what we lack in music venue (not) or will not, we make up in tasty food and great service, see you soon
Latitude 21 closed Tuesdays