Ohio Street, August 29

I expected a larger crew today but in the end only Joe and I showed up. If one believed the forecasts we would have 67 degree water and fairly wavy conditions in this sheltered area, very wavy conditions elsewhere. Thats why we came here to Ohio Street. Coming early we had free parking and it was plentiful.

Perhaps because we came early it was hardly wavy at all, in fact it was flat, with chop, except for the opening near Oak St. where, as usual, there were 2 foot swells. The water was between 63 and 64, this was confirmed by Bob Z., the only other person I know who also wears a temperature watch to collect Lake temperatures. Bob was there as today's teacher of the open water swim class that has been going on this sumer. Air temperatures were also in the low 60's and it was mostly cloudy, but no rain while we were there.

Joe and I swam to the end of the official swim area and back. We noticed a current, so coming back was faster. It also seemed warmer. It is strange but this will be my only full distance swim in Lake Michigan this August!

Given the weather lately I don't see a 70 degree lake for the rest of the season, rather water in the low to middle 60s for September. So the only way it will get better than today will be if the sun comes out.