February 15th, 2026 The RUN is 23 out of 23 Weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were overhead waves on 2-2-26 and shoulder high on 2-8-26
THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A ROW FOR WAIST HIGH OR BETTER. January 13th, 2025 was 59 WEEKS! |
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NEXT BLOG February 15th, 2026.
All future Blogs will be posted on the 1st and 3rd week of every month (give or take a day or two). *Also in the event of any significant swell I will post the week of that swell. Although the blog is now bi-weekly, I'm certainly not gonna pass up a decent swell. So while it's basically going to be every other week, I left it open for some wiggle room.

THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LOSE TO THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS IN SUPER BOWL LX. OLYMPICS TAKE CENTER STAGE. TRUMP POSTS THE MOST RACIST IMAGE TO EVER COME OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. WHILE PAM BONDI PUTS ON THE MOST EMBARRASSING DISPLAY OF ARROGANCE IN THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY DURING THE EPSTEIN FILES TESTIMONY. AND OH YEAH, THERE WERE SOME GREAT WAVES FROM CALIFORNIA TO THE EAST COAST.

This is Drake Maye
entering the arena on Sunday February 8th during the SUPER BOWL LX. Like millions of others I watched the game with high hopes of the Patriots winning their 7th Super Bowl Ring.

Before the game GREENDAY played. I like them.
But alas the Seattle Seahawks were a better team on this day. The good news is none of the hardcore fans saw this coming back in September. Hardly. Yeah we have a new coach with Mike Vrabel. And Drake Maye in his second year sure looked promising. But something happened along the way. They went undefeated on road. No other team in the NFL went undefeated on the road. But these guys did.

They started winning. And winning big. And the next thing you knew, we were the AFC EAST Champs and heading into the Playoffs. Cue the "Playoffs? Playoffs?" Interview with Coach Jim Mora of the Colts in 2001. When he was asked by a reporter about the the team's chances of making the playoffs. Yup those playoffs. First up was the Wild Card game against the Chargers. And they won. Next up was the divisional game against the Texans. And lo and behold, they won again. WTH? And when we all woke up from that game, we were in the AFC Championship game against the dreaded Broncos in Denver! The Patriots have never won a Playoff game at Mile High Stadium in Denver. Damn.
Most of us figured they give them a good game, but the buck stops here.
Nope. They beat Denver in Denver
and we were headed for the Super Bowl. But then, the Buck did stop here. Though they were in the game the first half. They held the Seahawks to three field goals in the first half. The Patriots defense played great. It was 9-0 at the half and clearly that was well within the reach of a minor comeback. But as good as our defense was, the Seahawks had a better defense. And to make matters worse, our offensive line could not stop the Seahawk defense from disrupting Maye all night long. When it was 12-0 I was praying that they wouldn't get shut out.
And they didn't. Maye was able to connect on two TD passes and
things looked like we had a pulse. Then he threw a INT and that took the wind out of their sails. It was over. The Final Score was 20-13. It could have been worse. So this fairytale ride had come to a screeching end. And look this loss does not come close to the 2007 season where we went undefeated all season long until we lost to the Giants in the Super Bowl. That bone will remain stuck in my throat forever. It will never be dislodged.
This is Drake Maye at the end of the game. His post game interview was heartbreaking to watch. He was all choked up feeling like he let the team down. I mean the kid is only 23 years old. He was the second youngest QB to ever play in a Super Bowl. And although they lost, they proved to the world that they are legit. And they're going to be around for a while.

And the whole NFL now knows that this team is real. I can see them back in the playoffs
next season. And I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they got back to the Big Show in the next few years. They have the talent and they have the coaching. They know what needs fixing and they have the heart and desire to want to be better. I personally was so proud this team all year long. WE ALL WE GOT. WE ALL WE NEED! LET'S GO!
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Ed O'Connell was one of the most loved surf photographers in New England. A US ARMY Vietnam Veteran who saved the lives of so many ARMY Grunts in Nam in 68-69 as a Medic on board those Dust Off Hueys.
He was a close and dear friend of mine.
When he passed on July 1st, 2014 I swore I'd keep his memory and legacy alive by giving him this weekly corner. He loved surfing and he loved taking photos of all the surfers.
Not just those who could really stand out. He shot every one. As long as I shall live and breathe the salt air, there will be a corner dedicated to Ed.
ED'S CORNER February 15th, 2026

This is Mikey Moran at the Wall in 2008. He's either walking forward to the nose or he's walking backwards to the center of the board. When it came to traditional and stylish longboarding, Mikey was always the man on a longboard. Long before Mikel Evans, Pev, Kyle, Kody, Kai, and a number of other stylish longboarders came onto the scene.
Mikey Moran was the Man. Older guys like Kevin Grondin could surf on a longboard in contests and do quite well. But Mikey was solely a longboarder. Period. I made a movie about him along with Mikey Evans. I called it M&M. It was a short clip that was on my Vimeo page. Anyway, Ed knew enough to point his lens at Mikey Moran whenever he knee paddled out. Photo c/o Ed O'Connell
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PRE-ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.
I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S READY.
I apologize for being so late with this book writing project. I really thought it would be much easier than I originally anticipated. Actually, the writing part was easy. Too easy. It was the editing that slowed me down. I just had too much happen to me in my life. The good news is the longer version will be available Online in it's entirety.
And the printed version will be a manageable read. Hopefully once the book is out and those of you who actually purchase a copy and read it, that you will get a laugh or two out of my many misfortunes in life. And believe me. There were many of those.
The book is in the hands of the publisher. Thanks for being so patient with me.

UPDATE: The Online version will have all the stories and images. The printed version will only have the stories that I feel will be the most entertaining. I'm also doing a audio book that I will be using my own voice. I've had too many friends suggest that I do the reading. I will post all the ordering info here.
The book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.
THIS IS MY VALENTINE MESSAGE TO MY WIFE CORY.
YESTERDAY TO TODAY. 2-14-2011 and 2-14-2026.

The one on the left was done 15 years ago on Valentine's Day in 2011 when I was surfing everyday in Memory of Molly Rowlee. I caught my wave that day and as I was l leaving the beach I wrote this Valentine day message in the sand. The one on the right was done 15 hours before this current Valentine's Day. I wrote the new one in the snow behind our home while out in the marsh running our dog Zorro in the snow and ice.
Hope you all had a nice Valentine's Day and that you got to spend it with your Valentine. Along with being with close friends and family.
And I really hope you got your favorite chocolate.
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Watching the Olympics since the Super Bowl, it occurred to me, that the Patriots won the Silver Medal in the NFL. And that right there my friends, is the silver lining of the Super Bowl loss. SILVER!

I admit I love watching the Olympics.
Well, most of it. The Curling is not my favorite sport. In fact, I made a post about Curling the other day. I asked if there were ever any athletes who have been seriously injured in Curling. Surprisingly, someone posted that there have been serious injuries in Curling. They claimed they Googled it and found out that there were. I find that hard to believe, but then again, watching some of the "Curlers" I suppose they could get hurt.
I CAN HONESTLY SAY, THAT I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE EMBARRASSED BY A SITTING US PRESIDENT THAN I HAVE
WITH THIS CURRENT ONE. AND THIS? THIS IS A NEW LOW
EVEN FOR HIM. WHAT A DISGUSTING POS.

And if you voted for him? You are a reflection of him. THIS IS THE MOST RACIST POST TO EVER COME OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. THERE'S NO DEFENDING THIS MAGA. WHAT A TOTAL ASS CLOWN.

You tell him Your Majesty. God Bless The Queen.
ATTORNEY GENERAL BONDI RELEASE THE UNREDACTED FILES

There are millions of pages that need to be seen. Who are you protecting?
Woody Allen? Clinton? Trump? All of them. They all need to be held accountable. RELEASE THE UNREDACTED FILES. DO THE RIGHT THING BONDI. STOP PROTECTING THESE PEDOPHILES! GOD IS WATCHING YOU ALL.
I BELIEVE THE GIRLS AND BOYS WHO WERE ABUSED BY THESE MONSTERS. I BELIEVE THE WOMEN OVER THESE DISGUSTING PEDOPHILES.
REST IN PEACE TO THE SEVEN SOULS ON THE LILY JEAN

I wrote about the Lily Jean and her crew last Blog. But I saw this posted on Facebook and it looked so beautiful and sad that I wanted to share it with you all. If you believe in an afterlife like heaven, and you have faith. Then you will see your loved ones again. I know I do, and I will.
"HAVING A DEEP FAITH HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING FOR SKY ROSA.
He's doing great. I recently saw him and he looks as good as he has ever looked. Defying the experts at every turn. His passion for life and surfing is still strong. Last Blog I wrote about his SKY BLUE EYES. Check his eyes out.
Actually all the Rosas have Sky Blue Eyes! Love this family.

LAST WEEK I POSTED A PIC OF ME PLAYING MY GUITAR TO MY TWO GRANDDAUGHTERS. THIS IS A PIC OF ME PLAYING MY GUITAR TO MY OLDEST DAUGHTER 1990.

Me playing my Black Strat to baby Gabby in 1990. This was taken at our apartment in Beverly MA. I remember this like it was yesterday. My little Gabby Girl!

I absolutely LOVE This. Being a cartoonist myself, I have to admit, this is a really good one. A caricature of CNN's Kaitlan Collins slamming the Orange Turd with his own words. Brilliant art work and commentary.

Once again our boy Khaliddy was front and center at one of the biggest stories of the week. The AG Pam Bondi at the EPSTEIN FILES Testimony. She of course lied through her teeth as she defended the "Liar In Chief." It was borderline sickening. The women who kiss the Orange ass of DJT are pathetic. Noem, Bondi, Leavitt, and all the others. They're all going to Hell.
The Sheik was right up front when The Bondi Bitch spit her venom at the American Public. She does not care about the young victims. She only cares about her Big Fat Ass Orange Boss and the rest of the accused.
I Hope the Sheik gets a front page story in
"The GITMO GAZETTE" with this story. Go Get 'em Sheiky. Tell the truth!

And so my friends, please take advantage of this weekly photo shop of the mastermind who planned 9-11 and resulted in the deaths of 3,000 innocent civilians by KSM (Khalid Sheik Mohammed). *Note to self -must pick up a case of THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES at Home Depot this week.
PLEASE KEEP SKY ROSA in your Thoughts and Prayers.
REST IN EVERLASTING PEACE Kim Grondin 1957-2025
REST IN PEACE Ivan Stanek 1953-2026
GET WELL SOON Jon Gozzo!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY February 14th, 2026!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jesse Ciarmataro February 17th!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Judith and John Rastl February 23rd
KEEP FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
Please keep LOCAL SURF LEGEND Norm Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
"SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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WESTIES GO EASTIE DECEMBER 2014
This photo by my son Max Fatello was one of the most healing moments of my life. At the time this photo was taken, I was a STAGE III patient of a life threatening liver disease that was on the verge of STAGE IV and there was talk of a liver transplant. When my friends flew out from California to surprise and support me it became a turning point in my recovery. I can't ever than them enough. From left to right: Rocky Vannucci, Sam George, Doug Hendry, Jeff Chamberlain, Steve Wheeler, and Robert Gerard.
Photo by Max Fatello
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I kept a daily Blog on my CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY surf campaign, when I surfed every single day for 365 consecutive days. Click on the Banner above to read entries of my daily journey. There's some really interesting and true experiences
that happened during that year. Some of which are to this day, unexplainable. Some are just mind blowing. But all true.
I started on July 26th, 2010 and ended on July 26th, 2011.
Some rainy Sunday, pour yourself a cup or two and go through this year long journal.
Pay close attention to the month of May in 2011. Read that month and let me know what you think of that.
Be forewarned, it will change you forever.
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All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.
Today- GROUNDHOG SWELL February 2nd, 2026
Photos by RALPH

(Above) The waves in the morning were very impressive.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Check out that hollow wave.
February 2nd, 2026.
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(Above) This wave blew my mind. Reach for the sky!
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- GROUNDHOG SWELL Afternoon February 2nd, 2026
Photos by RALPH

(Above) The waves cleaned up in the afternoon.
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(Above) Look at this wave.
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(Above) Crowley Gentile getting loose on the inside track.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Crowley Gentile slipping under a heavy lip.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Max Fatello laying it all out in front of Crowley.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- GROUNDHOG SWELL DAY II February 3rd, 2026
Photos by RALPH

(Above) Matt Colby had this to himself for a solid hour.
February 3rd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Gulls taking off over a set.
February 3rd, 2026.
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(Above) Perfect little peak.
February 3rd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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February 3rd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Matt Colby slightly slotted on the inside bar.
February 3rd, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- SUPER BOWL SWELL February 8th, 2026
Photos by RALPH

(Above) Zorro plowing through the snow. Super Bowl Sunday 2-8-26.
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(Above) Nice little tube on Super Bowl Sunday 2-8-26.
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(Above) Mike Stanek's cold snap on Super Bowl Sunday 2-8-26.
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Today- SUPER BOWL SWELL DAY II February 9th, 2026
Photos by RALPH

(Above) This looks like the surface of Mars.
Monday February 9th, 2026. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) The waves were clean and green.
Monday February 9th, 2026. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) Zorro pointing a surfer.
Monday February 9th, 2026.
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(Above) The waves were perfect.
Monday February 9th, 2026.
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Today- More GROUNDHOG SWELL 2-2-26
Photos by Ed Moran

(Above) That's a pretty shot Ed.
February 2nd, 2026.
Photo by Ed Moran
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(Above) Rebounding off the whitewater.
February 2nd, 2026.
Photo by Ed Moran
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(Above) This looks cold because it is.
February 2nd, 2026.
Photo by Ed Moran
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(Above) The drone has found it's way into Ed's bag of tricks.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Ed Moran
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Today- Little More of the GROUNDHOG SWELL 2-2-26
Photos by Bob Costanzo

(Above) Jamming a nice cuttie on Groundhog Day.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Bob Costanzo
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(Above) Matt Colby's backside carve is easily recognizable.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Bob Costanzo
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I love Erica's whimsical Gull art. So cool and unique.

SECRET SPOT IS NOW OPEN IN HAMPTON.
SECRET SPOT is back in operation on the seacoast.
Thank you.
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Today- MACKING MAVS February 7th-2026
Photos by Capn Chambo

(Above) This kind of stuff is not for the feint of heart.
Saturday February 7th, 2026. Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) The wave at Mavs is now way beyond legendary. To get a front row seat at this arena takes a lot of pull and knowledge. And the Capn has both. Saturday February 7th, 2026. Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) There's steep and then there's steep and deep. Whoa.
I can feel this drop sitting in the safety of my office chair.
Saturday February 7th, 2026. Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) Rocky titled this one "Carnage." Seems about right.
Saturday February 7th, 2026. Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) Whoa. This can't be good. Check out the insane gallery.
Saturday February 7th, 2026. Photo by Capn Chambo
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Today- SOMEWHERE ELSE THAN MAVS February 2nd-2026
Photos by Tony Berardini

(Above) This wave has been a favorite of mine since the 60's.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) I would imagine that surfing this backside is quite the task.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) Though facing this thing might be just as daunting.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) Thank God there's both a left and a right.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) You can tell from Tony's pics that it breaks pretty damn heavy.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Tony Berardini
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Today- THIS JUST IN. NATURAL BRIDGES GOES OFF.
Emlyn Stokes scores February 2nd-2026
Photos by Nola Mooseman

(Above) Emlyn Stokes punching off the bottom of a Big Green Dream Wave.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Nola Mooseman
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(Above) That is one big beautiful wave. Emlyn Stokes is a chip off his old man's block. His dad Peter used to surf Big Cloudbreak waves with a similar style and grace.
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Nola Mooseman
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(Above) Wow. This is really impressive. Emlyn Stokes
February 2nd, 2026. Photo by Nola Mooseman
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(Above) This is really pretty cool and cold. February 12th, 2026.
Photo by Karen Hoddeson Hager
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(Above) Kyle McCann on a beauty. Photo c/o Kyle McCann
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(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 813 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK. Click the image above to see the outcome of this Surf Crime and the verdict that was rendered.
Photo by RALPH
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This is what happens if you are found GUILTY. You become invisible.
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I see waves this Wednesday 2-18-26.

I'm picking Wednesday February 18th, 2026 as the best day of the
next two weeks.
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February 15th, 2026
"I pulled into this thick pitching lip and hit the brakes. I was so deep that everything kind of froze into place."

(ABOVE) This is my son Max from a few February's ago.
Photo by RALPH
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