Rough Water Swim Around the Pier-and I was going to rest instead

I really needed a day off from the beach but I had to drive by and check out the water.  I could see whitecaps from where I work and it was rough and sloppy.  The beautiful visibility was gone.  Only a handful of surfers. No visibility. The wind was blowing the surface water southeast.
I swam against a moderate current and two-foot chop to get around the pier.  It was one of those days when you wonder when/if you are going to get around it.  It took me 46 minutes-and that was with a really low tide.

"The first time you quit is the last time you try."