Category Archives: Orange County

Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents – #SurfReport

VIA – LOS ALIMITOS PATCH Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents The search will continue through the night for a 26-year-old swimmer last seen 200 yards from shore at 6 p.m. By Paige Austin August 31, 2011 A swimmer who went missing off the coast of Seal Beach is battling … Continue reading Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents – #SurfReport

Surf guitar king Dick Dale celebrates 50 years in music with Fullerton College benefit concert

VIA – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RADIO Photo: Steven Cuevas/KPCC The King of Surf Guitar, Dick Dale, at his desert ranch near Joshua Tree. The 73-year old musician is back with a new greatest hits collection and is about to kick off his ‘Electric Acoustic’ tour. Surf guitar king Dick Dale celebrates 50 years in music … Continue reading Surf guitar king Dick Dale celebrates 50 years in music with Fullerton College benefit concert

Surf Shop Burglary suspect arrested when she returns for her purse

What an idiot! Inflight is a tiny old school family owned surf shop and they get robbed by this scumbag…wtf is wrong with people. VIA – OC REGISTER Burglary suspect arrested when she returns for her purse By SEAN EMERY / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER SEAL BEACH – A woman who returned to a surf … Continue reading Surf Shop Burglary suspect arrested when she returns for her purse

Another Reported Shark Sighting in La Jolla – #SurfReport San Diego

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Reported Shark Sighting in La Jolla The shark sighting in La Jolla is the third reported sighting in San Diego in one week. Another shark sighting was reported in San Diego County on Wednesday afternoon. A group of five surfers reportedly spotted the 12-inch dorsal fin of a shark south … Continue reading Another Reported Shark Sighting in La Jolla – #SurfReport San Diego

Monster Surf Brings Big Waves, Flooding to Seal Beach #SurfReport

VIA – LOS ALAMITOS PATCH Monster Surf Brings Big Waves, Flooding to Seal Beach Minor flooding hits Seal Beach Wednesday morning, while major waves and crowds are expected to hit the beach for the holiday weekend. By Paige Austin 3:32pm High tide and big surf combined to flood the Seal Beach Boardwalk this morning. The … Continue reading Monster Surf Brings Big Waves, Flooding to Seal Beach #SurfReport

Malibu waves twice normal size with swell still building – #SurfReport – LA TIMES

VIA – LA TIMES Malibu waves twice normal size with swell still building August 31, 2011 | 2:05 pm L.A. NOW Southern California Lifeguards report big waves at Point Dume in Malibu At Point Dume in Malibu, 6- to 8-foot waves crashed onto the sandy beach, spraying white water high into the air. Lifeguards said … Continue reading Malibu waves twice normal size with swell still building – #SurfReport – LA TIMES

Huge surf to slam Southern California during holiday weekend – #SurfReport

VIA – PETE THOMAS OUTDOORS Huge surf to slam Southern California during holiday weekend Aug 30, 2011 A mammoth swell generated by an Antarctic storm will slam Southern California beginning Thursday and last through Labor Day weekend. This is great news for surfers but alarming for lifeguards who will have their hands full dealing with … Continue reading Huge surf to slam Southern California during holiday weekend – #SurfReport