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
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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
UCSB Student/Surfer – Body of Missing Man Found in Ocean
VIA – INDEPENDENT Body of Missing Man Found in Ocean Identified as 22-Year-Old UCSB Senior Mark Romasanta Tuesday, August 30, 2011 By Indy Staff The body of a 22-year-old Santa Barbara man, identified as Mark Andrew Romasanta, was discovered floating in the ocean near Campus Point Monday evening. Romasanta’s family reported him missing Sunday night, … Continue reading UCSB Student/Surfer – Body of Missing Man Found in Ocean
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
Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline
I’ve seen this dude a couple times, it’s really amazing… VIA – MERCURY NEWS Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline By Chelsea Hawkins Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/29/2011 05:16:50 PM PDT Updated: 08/29/2011 10:18:17 PM PDT The adult humpback whale, first spotted in July, has been seen in shallow water near Main Beach in … Continue reading Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline
Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County
VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Signs warning of sewage contamination are posted along Cardiff State Beach near the San Elijo Lagoon. The warnings follow a sewage spill at the Escondido sewage treatment plant in … Continue reading Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County
Video: 'Diseased' sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach
Of course Venice Beach has the diseased sea lion, where else? VIA – DAILY MAIL ‘Diseased’ sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach By Jennifer Madison Last updated at 6:37 PM on 29th August 2011 An elderly couple swimming off Venice Beach, California last week are recovering after an vicious attack by a … Continue reading Video: 'Diseased' sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach
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Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport
VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo October 12, 2011, 5:58 AM EDT By Tony C. Dreibus (Updates with Jova moving inland from first paragraph.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Jova came ashore near Mexico’s Pacific resort of Manzanillo with winds of 85 miles (140 kilometers) per hour, the … Continue reading Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport
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SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport
LA JOLLA LIGHT Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents City News Service A pair of cold winter storms is expected in San Diego County this week. “Winter storms are poised to impact Southern California this week with periods of rain and mountain snow, gusty winds and cold weather,” … Continue reading SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport
SANTA CRUZ: The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Starts Wednesday
VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Starts Wednesday One of Northern California’s premier surfing competitions returns to Santa Cruz. You can watch it live at the link below. By Andrew Forgy 8:39pm Summer is coming to a close. Enthusiastic tourists, warm weather and the energy of live music at the Beach … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Starts Wednesday