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Sea Magic Organic Growth Activator
Gardeners cant say enough good things about Sea Magic, the dry soluble seaweed extract to add to water to boost the vigor of everything you grow: fruit and vegetable crops, flowers, fruits, lawns, and houseplants. Winners in tomato-growing contests and strawberry and raspberry growers have credited seaweed for their successful bumper crops. We use it everywhere regularly-on flower beds, shrubbery, fruits and vegetable crops. Sea Magic all-natural formula promotes robust growth, bountiful blooms and better-tasting crops. Made from seaweed harvested in the North Atlantic, Sea Magic micro-nutrients, amino acids, growth-promoting and disease-fighting powers help deliver magical yields. Sea Magic is super-concentrated-a single packet makes up to 60 gallons-enough to treat all your plants for months. Apply every two or three weeks.
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4 awesome alternatives to Magic Seaweed
So if you’re fed up with driving to the beach on a five star forecast only to find unrideable slop or just want to be better informed, try these alternatives to Magic Seaweed (MSW):
Late Drop
The latest forecast to drop by email
Late Drop is a new surf forecast, delivered daily to your inbox. Currently in the beta testing stage, it’s free to signup but limited to the Newquay area. Plans are in progress to roll out across the South West, Wales and beyond.
Why would you use Late Drop and not MSW? I asked the founder Adam Brooks just that and here’s his answer:
I think Late Drop has a few things that give it an edge:
1) The spots/beaches are configured/calibrated/curated individually, by a person. As I roll out to a wider area, I expect this to continue (I already have a “rep in waiting” for South Wales, and one for Bali!). What this means is that each spot is manually set up and maintained to have an extremely accurate picture of what happens there under different conditions (including the tide).
2) If you’re anything like me and you know what you like (in my case: waves up to head high) then, depending on the conditions, you may have to go through quite a few locations looking for where it might be breaking at that size. Late Drop just tells you where to go to get what you want (and if what you want is not available then it will tell you the closest you’ll get to it). It does this in an email that comfortably fits in the screen of a mobile – no scrolling required. Less time reading forecasts, more time surfing.
3) MSW sizing seems to be a bit “off” on a fairly regular basis. On several occasions I’ve made the decision to make a reasonably long journey to surf (both in the UK and continental Europe) where MSW has had it in the 3-5ft range – and in this range I’ve found everything from waist high to double overhead! A couple of people have mentioned this to me as an experience they’ve also had. Again, with Late Drop being configured and “curated” spot-by-spot, I hope to not suffer from this anywhere near as often. If I had to summarise this answer in 3 words: Quality over quantity!
4) MSW has their star system for “swell rating” – but of course, we’re not all the same. What’s GREAT SURF to me, may not be the same as what’s GREAT SURF to you. I hope that when Late Drop gives you a score of 90%+ (or 5 stars, or 9-10/10, or “green” or whatever it ends up doing…) then that means GREAT SURF FOR YOU.
Epic
Enjoy the beautiful Epic forecast app
Epic is the most beautiful phone app I use. It’s a surf forecast app with all the features of MSW, but it’s quicker and more enjoyable to use. Thanks to the very clever and stunningly restrained design you don’t need to scroll and you won’t get distracted by adverts, promotions, gallerys, webcams or other nonsense.
I asked creator Nuno Grilo what sets Epic apart from MSW, here’s what he said:
UI & Simplicity: surfers are bored with opening surf report/forecasting apps and finding either lots of info they don’t understand, or info splitting into multiple views. Although the Epic spot view (the initial view) is minimalist, it contains all the info a surfer needs to know for the day. Besides the Spot view, there is only one more view the user cares about: the Forecast view. Most feedback I have says they like the UI design, the simplicity and the ease-of-use.
Forecast Readability: most forecasts are hard to read. There’s a lot of information to show, and the way most apps present this is disastrous. The good thing on Epic forecasts is that is shows right away (on a graph) how the swell will evolve. It also presents the information on a very graphical view instead of hard-to-read tables. That’s something that makes Epic easy to use for beginners.
For me, the reason I parted with hard cash for this app are the surf alerts. Epic lets you choose the swell, wind and tide conditions that make your favourite surf spot ‘go off’. When your chosen conditions are met, ‘ping’ you get a surf alert notification on your phone to say your favourite surf spot is EPIC! You even get to set how much notice you need.
If you want the full featured, no advert version, you’ll have to pay $19.99 a year but you can test drive it for just $2.99 a month. Or there’s a free version but you will get adverts and you won’t get alerts.
Find out more and download the Epic app here.
Kat’s surf forecast
This week I was introduced to Kat’s Surf Forecast, a YouTube Channel dedicated to Surf Reports for the South West of England. Every Thursday, Kat posts a short video with her weekend surf forecast, plus a few little extras for fun. Kat also shares a daily surf update on Instagram.
Here’s why Kat thinks her blog is a great alternative to MSW:
Sometimes a bit of human interaction over reading data gives you a better picture of what’s going on – especially if there are uncertainties in the models. Think a television weather forecast but for surfing!
Although MSW gives you probability percentages, it doesn’t explain why there’s low confidence and what to be aware of. I try and use my knowledge (which is continuously growing) to highlight uncertainties or to simply show why we’re having good surf for example. I hope it’s useful for beginners out there too, bringing some fun chit chat prior to a potential weekend surf; and especially knowing that my followers can give me a quick message on social media makes it a little more personal.
Kat’s serious about waves and forecasting. She surfs (obviously) has a degree in Environmental Sciences and wants to be a Broadcast Meteorologist (Weather Presenter). Tune in now, before Kat disappears to present the weather on Sky News.
If you prefer YouTube to emails and apps, subscribe to Kat’s Surf Forecast.
DIY surf forecast
Met Office charts – all the tools you need
You don’t need MSW or anyone else to tell you what the waves are going to be like, you can Do It Yourself from wind and wave data.
Here’s a few data sources to get you started:
• Windfinder – a worldwide and mesmeric method to see which way the wind is blowing. Zoom in on your part of the world to find a local weather station, where you can get useful data including wave direction, height and period.
• Channel Coastal Observatory – get live and historical buoy data along the south coast of England. The basic graph data includes wave height, period, direction and sea temperature. You won’t get more accurate data than this. Here’s a link to the buoy off Perranporth.
• Met Office – if you want surface pressure charts for Europe and the North East Atlantic look no further. With a five day forecast set to play, be ready to get hypnotised. I still get excited when those warped concentric circles creep up from the Atlantic to devour our little island.
Quit the habit
Ready to quit your Magic Seaweed habit? Hopefully these surf forecast fixes will help.
Sorry, half of these surf forecast alternatives are focused on SW England. But if you’ve got an alternative to MSW that you use, please share it in the comments below.
Disclaimer: I have not received any freebies or cash for reviewing the surf forecasts above. I wrote this post because Adam, Nuno, Kat and others are working hard to help you find great surf. So I thought they deserved a mention. And I’m fed up of hearing people whinge about The Weed whilst out surfing. Now you have a choice, so please stop complaining.
Magic seasweed
Each of our salts comes from a unique place! Here is a list of our Celtic Sea Salt® salts and their source.
Light Grey Celtic, Fine Ground Celtic, Flower of the Ocean: FRANCE
Celtic Pink Sea Salt, Fossil River: SPAIN
Gourmet Kosher: GUATEMALA
Celtic Kosher Coarse and Fine: COLIMA MEXICO
Makai Pure: HAWAII USA
Rare Body Bath Coarse and Fine: VARIOUS
2. How is it harvested?Here is a list of our salts and their respective harvesting methods:
Light Grey Celtic- Hand harvested using method invented by the Celts who settled this region of France. Seawater at high tide is trapped in estuaries until it evaporates to a brine, in which it is guided by the salt farmer through a series of clay-lined beds until by the end it is crystallizing. The farmer uses wooden rakes to pull the sunken crystals imparted with the grey color from the bed of the harvesting ponds. With little more done than natural draining, the yield is a moist, natural crystal salt with the brine, or “bitterns” still intact.
Fine Ground Celtic- This salt comes from the Light Grey Celtic, just low-temperature dried and crushed for convenience. Great for baking and as a transition salt (looks the closest to regular salt)
Gourmet Kosher- Hand harvested by salt farmers from lined beds where seawater is piped in and allowed to evaporate. As the crystals form they are kept in motion, yielding a beautiful, tiny, delicate crystal.
Makai Pure- Greenhouse harvested salt. The seawater is taken from deep ocean currents where there is higher salinity, which yields a high-mineral salt with beautiful natural chunks and flakes.
Kosher Celtic- Naturally harvested from salt ponds where the seawater is naturally filtered up through the ground. This is the most moist salt we have. Also for its price the highest minerals. Even the fine ground variety is very moist, full of the mineral-rich brine.
Flower of the Ocean- This is the “cream of the crop” of salts. By skimming the crystals off of the surface of the brine, only the most delicate crystals are caught before they sink to become the Light Grey Celtic salt. Flower of the Ocean is a culinary treasure, known as a “finishing salt” or an “expediting salt” to be pinched on food right before serving. No need for a grinder with this salt, as the crystals are easily crushed between the fingers.
Magic seasweed
No Logos = Flat or Really Bad. Pretty much unrideable! A good time to get other things done.
1 Logo = Rideable but not good form. Might not be worth the time or effort but there could be a few okay waves.
2 Logos = Could be fun. Rideable and a few okay waves to be ridden.
•3 Logos = Fun! Better than the average day. Worth paddling out depending on the surface conditions.
4 Logos = Really fun. Paddle out if you can. One of the better days of the year.
5 Logos = Rare Epic or All Time conditions. Quitting work or skipping school is an option but not encouraged. Why are you still reading the report! Paddle out now!
Please read the report description for a better explanation of all factors regarding the waves. We report conditions in "A moment in time" and conditions can change right after the report or between reports. Don't kill the messenger. Email Mother Nature for changing the conditions if you miss it. Thanks for checking WBlivesurf.com. The only report in town that checks the surf 4 times daily with our feet in the sand during rain, sleet, snow, or shine.,/p>
Fun Factor
Location: Wrightsville Beach, NC
Swell Size: Waist High
Water Surface: Clean
Water Temp: 54.3
Wind: W 12.8 mph
High Tide: 7:03:00 PM
Low Tide: 1:25:00 PM
Sunrise: 7:17:00 AM
Sunset: 5:20:00 PM
Seaweed is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, making it a valuable resource for the human diet. However, the term "magic seaweed" refers to the supernatural and enchanting qualities that some believe seaweed possesses. It is thought to have the power to bring good luck, prosperity, and protection to those who possess or interact with it.
In folklore and mythology, magic seaweed is often associated with mermaids, sea monsters, and other mythical creatures. It is believed that seaweed can grant wishes, provide healing properties, and even reveal hidden treasures. Some cultures also believe that seaweed has the ability to ward off evil spirits, bring good fortune, and ensure safe travels at sea. The magical properties attributed to seaweed may have originated from the many benefits it provides to marine life and the ecosystem. Seaweed forests offer shelter, food, and breeding grounds for a wide range of marine organisms, creating a rich and diverse habitat. This abundance of life enhances the balance and health of the ocean, leading to its association with positive energies and mystical powers. While the belief in magic seaweed may be rooted in folklore and superstition, it is undeniable that seaweed has numerous ecological benefits. It plays a crucial role in carbon storage and climate regulation, as well as coastal protection and erosion prevention. Additionally, seaweed cultivation and harvesting can be a sustainable and economically viable practice. In conclusion, magic seaweed is a term used to describe the supernatural properties and abilities that seaweed is believed to possess. It has been associated with good luck, fortune, and protection, as well as its role in maintaining a healthy marine ecosystem. Whether or not one believes in its magical properties, there is no denying the importance and value of seaweed in our natural world..
Reviews for "Surf Forecasting 101: Understanding Magic Seaweed's Wave Predictions"
1. Jennifer - 1/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Magic Seasweed". The story was confusing and did not flow well. The characters were underdeveloped and I found it hard to relate to any of them. The writing style was also jarring and choppy, making it difficult to stay engaged. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone.
2. Mark - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Magic Seasweed" but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The plot seemed promising, but it was executed poorly. The pacing was off, with certain parts dragging on while others felt rushed. The dialogue was also unnatural and forced, making it hard to believe in the interactions between the characters. Overall, I felt let down by this book and wouldn't read it again.
3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - While "Magic Seasweed" had an interesting concept, it failed to deliver a captivating story. The world-building was lacking and I found the magical elements to be poorly explained. The characters felt one-dimensional and I struggled to connect with any of them. Additionally, the writing style was dry and lacked emotion. Overall, I was left unimpressed by this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.
4. David - 1/5 stars - I couldn't even finish "Magic Seasweed". The writing was filled with cliches and the plot was incredibly predictable. The pacing was uneven and I found myself losing interest quickly. The characters were generic and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their fates. Overall, I was extremely disappointed by this book and I wouldn't waste my time reading it again.
5. Lily - 2/5 stars - "Magic Seasweed" had a promising premise, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The story was overly predictable and lacked any suspense or surprises. The characters were forgettable and I couldn't bring myself to care about their struggles. Additionally, the writing style felt amateurish and lacked finesse. Overall, I found this book to be mediocre at best and I wouldn't recommend it to others.