Bertha 2008 was a lot better than Bertha 1996.  Mainly becasue my home was not destroyed this time and I was able to get three days of big surf in.

The waves were big, chest to OH sets.  Took a pounding.  Great drops but the wind was not helpful so there was not a lot of wave to work with.  Very steep stuff.
Broke a leash and a buddy broke his 9ft longboard. 

Lots and lots of bruises.

Fun anyway.