abc 7 news reporter leann melendez continues our storm coverage. >> reporter: in pacifica watching the may be a sign that winter has arrived early this year. >> some years it starts early, others late. we need rain, so i guess it is a good idea we're getting some. >> i feel like we only got maybe a couple of weeks of good, indian summer. >> reporter: it has seen its share of red tagged homes, as it has constant pounding of the waves. rain wasn't enough to do much damage or produce much flooding. for those unable to cope, there was some shelter. for surfers, there was no getting out, and proved their allegiance to the waves. many have said the best skim boarder out there is the one having the most fun. is that beer keeping you warm? >> oh, heck yeah. i'm super warm out here. water is great. feeling good. slow right now, but okay this year. >> reporter: rob chaney of rusty hook bait and tackle feared the weekend may be a wash. >> if it stays like this it will be, yeah, until crab season opens. and i'm counting on that. >> reporter: he is staying positive, crab season begins on november 5