Newport was almost my new go to. Woulda been 55 minutes from there. Cruised through while visiting Corvy where I had job opp. Nothings changed in Newps lived just south 20 years ago for a few years. Still kind of a sh#$t hole along the 101, but you gotta poke around. NW winds where nuking. Agate was closed out and small. Took my daughter out. Spiffy new path down to the beach there. Noticed a lot of erosion.
Anyways next morning was offshore checked another spot, looked decent but 100's of sealions rafting up and down the beach. No bueno.

Doubt I'll go back anytime soon. Way to far to drive. Stupid fuking traffic these days leaving and coming back to metro area.
Water felt warmer than it has been when I surfed last week if that's any consolation. Get it while you can buddy.
Routine is a vampire. Manu Chao-