Out There on The Montauk Aqua Treadmill

Photos and Text by Justin Burkle

Haven’t been able to get out in the water much since Daddy Daycare duties take up most days. Although, when swells peak up on the weekend it’s a different story. This past weekend was one of those different stories.

When swells peak up on the weekend it’s a different story

Big SE swell filled in overnight on Saturday and by mid-morning the wind clocked NW. I didn’t even have to check any spots, I suited up at the house and was swimming out no matter what. Was a bit bigger than anticipated but I got lucky on the swim out. Swim out was such a tease because once I was out in the lineup the sweep was ripping everyone to the west and rip currents pulling you out to sea.

This year Daddy is asking Santa for a jet ski.