If there were to be headline news in the Liquid Lines world, it would be that the ocean will likely hit 50 degrees in the next day or two, if it hasn’t already. We’ll dive deeper into the water temp convo below, but there are few things more important to surfers, watermen and anyone else who lives near the bay or ocean.

THE GREEN ROOM: Tuesday morning was about the best waves the Island has seen in probably six weeks. (Photo by Alex Tammara)
Whether they know it or not, the surf temp affects everyone’s mood here in April and May.
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