After a swell deprived August, we were truly blessed by lots of swell during one of Southern California's favored times to get in the water, fall. Crowds reduce in size, the swell direction comes from all angles along with an occasional offshore wind to make the conditions extra special to help us all cope from the post summertime blues. These days between work, school, and all other personal obligations spent in the water have always seemed to be the most enjoyable.