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By On April 9, 2009No Comments
Show up at one of the many surf spots in Los Angeles, and you’re bound to see a crowded line up. Heck, you might even see a movie star surfing such as Cameron Diaz, Matthew McConaughey, or Justin Timberlake, just to name a few. There really is no secret spots to be found. If you do find one, let me know. With such a huge population, our beaches are suspect to many beach closures due to pollution and contamination in our waters. When it rains. Beware. Toxic runoff from our rivers flow and ooze into our lineups. Many of the surf spots in Los Angeles County are beach breaks, with a few point breaks in Malibu, Topanga, or Palos Verdes. No matter what time of year it is, you’ll be sure to find some waves. With the summertime southerly swells hitting Malibu, and the wintertime northwesterly swells, pounding El Porto, you can be sure surfing will never die in this part of town. Follow these 6 tips for a successful surf session in Los Angeles:
- Bring Quarters: Quarters are a must. Most of the surf spots are metered parking unless you’re surfing in Palos Verdes.
- Respect the Ocean: Do not litter. Put trash where it belongs. If you see trash, pick it up. If you don’t, guess where its going to end up? In our ocean. Have respect for the ocean and the ocean will have respect for you.
- Positive Attitude: Having a positive attitude in the water will go a long way. Sure you may have had a road rage incident upon arriving at the beach. That doesn’t mean for you to bring your bad attitude in the water. Leave it behind in your car. It’s ok to take it out on the wave, but not on your fellow surfer.
- Respect the Locals: You wouldn’t walk into a bar you’re unfamiliar with and mad dog any one would you? The same analogy goes for surfing a spot other than your local surf spot.
- Know your surroundings: Know the currents, tides, the lifeguards, parking, identify the locals, etc…
- Pray for Surf: When the waves are small or flat, it’s time to bust out your longboard or better yet PRAY FOR SURF.
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By On November 12, 2008
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I came across an interesting article in the LA Times about a local surfboard shaper in Venice Beach named Guy Okazaki. Learning from the greats, his dad, Dewey Weber, and Harold Iggy, Guy never thought that this would turn into a career, however it did. Even though projected surfboard sales are grim for the near future, he believes it’s just a cycle. Read more about Guy Okazaki here.
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By On July 14, 2008
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Imagine starting your morning with warm sunshine, a cool ocean breeze, and the sands of pristine beaches underfoot. If you are looking to incorporate some excitement and new destinations in your summer this year consider taking a ride on the waves at a one-day or overnight surf camp.
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By On June 2, 2008
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How ‘icky’ is your local beach? Read here how Heal the Bay is using this ad campaign to raise awareness about our water quality.
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By On May 29, 2008
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It’s almost becoming normal in the news. Another shark attack in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Grimes and a handful of other surfers were out on dark, choppy waters when he felt something lift his board. He managed about five strokes before teeth sank into his arm. “Shark!” he screamed, wresting his arm back. Grimes made it to shore, escaping with a few gashes.
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By On May 22, 2008
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See how our local beaches fared with the annual beach report card.
In the South Bay, most beaches got As and A-plus scores when water was sampled during the dry season from April through October, but wet weather grades pointed to problems at the 28th Street monitoring site in Manhattan Beach, Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey and three in Redondo - at the Herondo Street stormdrain, the city pier and Topaz Street.
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By On May 12, 2008
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What is up with all these shark attacks recently. Read the chilling details here to find out what happened to an Australian swimmer.
Jason Cull, 37, told reporters from his hospital bed that he saw a dark shape approaching as he swam about 80 metres (yards) off the popular Middleton beach in Western Australia on Saturday.
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By On May 7, 2008
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With the recent shark attacks that we’ve been having, many of us feel threatened. For a good reason. How do you feel about sharks? To kill or not to kill sharks. Read the full article and comment and share your views.
As Mr Stewart will tell you, illegally killing sharks for their fins is creating a potential ecological disaster.Sharks eat small and medium-sized fish that feed on phytoplankton. That phytoplankton absorbs carbon dioxide. If shark numbers fall, the medium-sized fish multiply, leaving less phytoplankton to absorb CO2.The result? More global warming.
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By On May 6, 2008
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If you missed the event up north here’s your chance to view the film down south.
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By On May 6, 2008
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A must see surf event you don’t want to miss. The documentary film on legendary surfer Matt Archibold.
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By On May 5, 2008
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Got a chance to watch some of the action online. Everyone was tearing up the playful southwest swell. Trestles always seems to come through for major contests. Read the full article at LAtimes.com. Watch some video footage of the Oakley Pro Junior Final Day and the 6.0 Lowers Pro Final Day.
Ben Bourgeois, 29, a World Tour athlete competing in the Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro qualifying contest mostly for fun, jumped to an early lead and quickly distanced himself from his three competitors by catching and shredding the biggest and best of the set waves.
Sebastian Zietz, whose rail-digging turns, vertical snaps and stylish tail-slides put him quickly in front during the final of the Oakley Pro Junior — he opened his final with a 9.5 out of a possible 10 — was not seriously threatened and afterward proclaimed himself ready to unwind.
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By On April 30, 2008
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Congratulations to South Torrance High’s girls surf team as they won the Interscholastic Surfing Federation state championship in Oceanside this past weekend. Be sure to give them a congratulations when you see them surfing next time. Check out the Daily Breeze for the full article.
“We were kind of like underdogs, so this is kind of a surprise,” Tuttle said. “You always expect one of the bigger schools to win it. People were always asking, ‘Who is South Torrance?’ Now hopefully they know about us.”
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By On April 29, 2008
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Here’s a good reason to stay out of the water if you surf or swim around the Venice Beach or Playa Del Rey area. Check the Daily Breeze for the full article.
At least 8,700 gallons of sewage discharged Sunday from a condominium complex in the 5000 block of South Centinela Avenue into Ballona Creek, spurring officials to warn beachgoers away from waters from Dockweiler to Venice, said Rachel Tyreecq, a department spokeswoman.
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By On April 27, 2008
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Check out this article written by Chris Watson of the Santa Cruz Sentinel about Miki Dora.
Legendary surfer Miki Dora — who surfed Malibu before surfing was an industry, a commodity, a brand — didn’t understand that. Until his death in 2002 of pancreatic cancer, he remained an outsider.In the late ’50s when surfing was still a rebellious activity, Miki thought it cool to be recognized for his hipster style. When young hodads took it further, imitating his shoulder-shrugging, wise-guy talk, his hand gestures and his posing, Miki got uncomfortable.
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By On April 26, 2008
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Rancho Palos Verdes photographer Bryce Lowe-White has his photo in the running for the month of March for Surfline’s photo contest. Cast your vote here to vote for his pic.
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By On April 26, 2008
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More and more shark sightings are being reported up and down the California coast. Unfortunately, some of them lead to shark attacks. Read the full story at LAtimes.com to see what happened to a swimmer while he was swimming off the coast of Solana Beach in San Diego County.
“They were swimming and the victim apparently yelled ‘Shark,’ or words to that effect, and the witnesses that were in the water apparently saw him actually being lifted out of the water and drug under,” Brust said. “They went to his aid and dragged him onto the beach, where he succumbed to his injuries.”The attack reportedly took place about 150 yards offshore. Martin was among nine people swimming north when he was attacked, Sheriff’s Sgt. Randy Webb said. Martin surfaced and began screaming. Four other swimmers helped him to the beach, where lifeguards performed CPR. A helicopter was called to take him to a hospital, but he was declared dead on the beach. Three volunteers arrived to provide grief counseling to other swimmers, Webb said.
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