Category Archives: West Coast Surf Reports

Huntington Beach local dies after body surfing at pier

VIA HB INDEPENDENT The 54-year-old, a beach ‘regular,’ sustained a neck injury, his brother said By Anthony Clark CarpioNovember 13, 2013 | 9:19 a.m. Lifelong Huntington Beach resident Andrew Arnold, 54, died Nov. 5 after being injured while body surfing. His death marks the end of three generations of his family working as Farmer’s Insurance … Continue reading Huntington Beach local dies after body surfing at pier →

#VIDEO: #SantaCruz surfer Zoltan Torkos performs a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit

  ridiculous -ness… VIA – SC SENTINEL Sentinel staff report Posted:   11/08/2013 03:13:27 PM PST   Santa Cruz surfer Zoltan Torkos’ most recent trick keeps knitting skateboarding and surfing closer together. His most recent trick in the water is what he’s calling a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit. The Darkslide term comes from flipping the board upside … Continue reading #VIDEO: #SantaCruz surfer Zoltan Torkos performs a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit →

#VIDEOS: 3 Great White Sharks Caught on Video Swimming Under Surfers in 1 Week! #SurfReport #Dive #Aloha #Fishing #SUP

Is it better to know, or to not know…   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eV-ZtpR1EU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUMve0enxQg  

Tony Hawk considers taking skateboard franchise mobile

VIA  – GAMESPOT Iconic skateboarder considering releasing new Tony Hawk game on mobiles, says freemium is most attractive business model. by Eddie Makuch on October 31, 2013 Former professional skateboarder Tony Hawk wants to release a skateboarding game on mobiles, “The Birdman” told CNBC (via Polygon) in a new interview. He said more people are … Continue reading Tony Hawk considers taking skateboard franchise mobile →

Surfers, bodysurfers battle over Newport Beach’s iconic ‘Dirty’ Wedge #OC #SurfReport

    VIA – LA TIMES   A city panel will take the first step toward a possible review of surfing regulations at a public meeting Monday night. Wendy Burch reports from Newport Beach on Oct. 21, 2013. By Emily FoxhallOctober 20, 2013, 9:23 a.m. An old surfing battle is resurfacing in Newport Beach. A … Continue reading Surfers, bodysurfers battle over Newport Beach’s iconic ‘Dirty’ Wedge #OC #SurfReport →

Big surf expected along Bay Area coast as official warns of ‘sneaker waves’ #SurfReport

VIA – SJ MERC By Nels Johnson, Marin Independent Journal Posted:   10/21/2013 07:54:02 AM PDT Updated:   10/21/2013 07:54:04 AM PDT   A high-surf advisory was posted for the Marin coast Monday by federal forecasters who warned beach visitors about rogue “sneaker waves.” Ten-foot combers were predicted for some coastal areas from Santa Cruz … Continue reading Big surf expected along Bay Area coast as official warns of ‘sneaker waves’ #SurfReport →

#SantaCruz surfer Nat Young wins ASP Rookie of the Year, finishes second at Rip Curl Pro Portugal – #Aloha #SurfReport

  Been watching Nat since he was tiny grom surfing, couldn’t be happier to see such a nice guy doing so well in the ASP and representing SC… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwI_EC1K67E&feature=share&list=UUhuLeaTGRcfzo0UjL-2qSbQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWV_cYOAf0o&feature=share&list=UUhuLeaTGRcfzo0UjL-2qSbQ VIA – SC SENTINEL By Stephen Baxter – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted:   10/17/2013 09:25:30 AM PDT Nat Young of the USA in action during … Continue reading #SantaCruz surfer Nat Young wins ASP Rookie of the Year, finishes second at Rip Curl Pro Portugal – #Aloha #SurfReport →

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Man dies paddleboarding

SUPing obviously has it’s share of enthusiasts and critics, the majority being the former rather then the later. One of the main issues some have with the explosion of standup paddleboarding, is simply that the majority of newbies into the sport have no concept of the real dangers that can occur, whether paddling into a … Continue reading Man dies paddleboarding →

OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…

via – seasidesignal High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:46 am | Updated: 8:58 am, Wed Feb 29, 2012. PORTLAND – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 P.M. PST FEB. 29. * SEAS: LARGE WESTERLY SWELL WILL … Continue reading OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected… →