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Jockos
- The view from Kam highway
Surfable
between 4 foot to double, sometimes up to triple
overhead.
Big,
powerfull lefts located across the channel from
Chun's, are best on a West or Norhwest swell.
A lot of times there is a current that
sucks you out and deeper into the pit, so a bigger
board is in order out here. Most people
getting the better waves are riding at least a
7'2" or bigger.
Jocko's
breaks best at about 4-6 foot, but on the perfect
direction it can handle bigger.
You
paddle out through the huge channel visible from
the highway, but don't sit too deep on a big day!
There are countless stories of severe thrashings
and hold-downs from getting caught inside at Jocko's.
The deepest lineup seems to be about 4 houses
in, you don't want to sit deeper than that normally.
If
you do break your leash out here, DO NOT swim
for the channel, instead let the whitewater wash
you in towards the rocks, otherwise you will get
caught in the rip.
Sometimes
a north hook will wash through and close out the
channel.
All
this being said, Jocko's can deliver one of the
best barrels and rides on the North Shore on the
right day.
"If
gnarly lefts are what you seek, then look no further
than Jocko's; North Shore's unsung hero. This
wave will draw on all your surfing skill, experience,
and all while pulling you deeper into the pit
while sets stack out the back. Beatings here are
the norm, the current is relentless, and leashes
are constantly put to the test. Bring a bigger
board and be ready to use it. Incredible thrills
await you. Just drop in!"
Chris Cordio
Surfline
has a live
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