Cold Water Classic day 6

November 7, 4:23 PMSan Jose Surfing ExaminerDog Man

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Major swell of legendary proportions arrived as forecast for the Cold Water Classic. The crowds came, the crowds cheered, the ocean came alive like seldom seen. The surfers were up to it, even though they appeared just a bit intimidated. By late afternoon the heats moved inside to the Indicator, eschewing the mondo peaks on Middle and even Third reefs.

Spectating

Watching from the cliffs along West Cliff Drive and Lighthouse Point was a highlight. The day was warm, sunny, and clear. You could see for miles to the horizon where ever larger peaks appeared at regular intervals. You could also see right over the surfers' shoulders as they braved the conditions for the competition.

Sunday

Come to Santa Cruz and the Lighthouse for Sunday's action. And click back the these articles for more pictures and videos of the awesome, epic, even legendary waves that pounded the coast for the 2009 Cold Water Classic.

You can follow the action in a few ways:

1. Go there and watch, always the best option.

2. Live cam view of Steamer Lane, courtesy of the Santa Cruz Wharf.

3. Surfline's HD camera of Steamer Lane, membership required.

4. Results posted on O'Neil's Cold Water Classic site.

5. Webcast on O'Neill's site.