A large winter storm has just hit the coastal area of New England. The plow drivers are working double overtime and the regional school system has shut its doors. When most people are thinking of ski country and hot chocolate the local surf population resounds with excitement for the inevitable swell. The winds of a typical Nor’easter provide the New England coast with large swells. After the storm passes, the skies are usually clear with an offshore (West or Northwest) wind. These conditions are perfect for surfing. It is not uncommon to surf in water that is just above freezing (+/- 38 degrees). The air temperature might be as low as 20 degrees, but a 6-millimeter wetsuit can keep you warm for at least an hour. Although they haven’t become a trend amongst New England surfers,
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