Weather: This morning began, like yesterday, with a stiff wind from the northeast. For several hours, I conducted the count from the lee side of the green concrete structure, to diminish tripod shake and to enhance comfort. This is the first time this season I've had to do that, and I'm glad it's taken this long--in 2022 & 2023, I recall spending quite a bit of time on the lee side of the green concrete... by late morning, it was fairly calm, and the wind did not pick up for

Weather: The wind was brisk and from the NE at Pt. Pinos at dawn, dropping off somewhat over the course of the day. It was clear, visibility was quite good, and the swell was moderate. At the outer buoy, it was blowing NNE 13.6 at dawn; it switched to W, 8 knots, at 1300, and continue to come from the west until sunset. Pressure at sunrise was 30.20 and remained fairly even; at sunset it was 30.17. Birds: NE winds are not good for Seawatch (nor for human comfort at Seawatch!)

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