Category Archives: West Coast Surf Reports

AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Teen Choice Awards 2011

VIA – JUSTJAREDJR AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Teen Choice Awards 2011 Sun, 07 August 2011 at 7:14 pm AnnaSophia Robb and Bethany Hamilton strut their stuff on the blue carpet at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards on Sunday (August 7) at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif. The Soul Surfer starlets are there … Continue reading AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Teen Choice Awards 2011

Videos From Today: Kelly Slater SICK 360 air reverse

MUST WATCH! Just in case you missed Kelly Slater’s semi final 9.77 ride from today’s US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, here’s 2 views. This wave will be in every future US Open of Surfing promo forever. Many surfers call themselves great, some are good enough to go pro, few win, 1 can be … Continue reading Videos From Today: Kelly Slater SICK 360 air reverse

Santa Cruz Surf News: Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H'dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H’dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California Posted: 08/07/2011 01:30:13 AM PDT It seems nowadays that you have to look long and hard for a feel-good story, especially in the world of sports. While the industry is seemingly crippled by scandals, holdouts, lockouts and other … Continue reading Santa Cruz Surf News: Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H'dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California

Tropical storm could bring 'very dangerous' surf to L.A. beaches – LOS ANGELES TIMES #SURFREPORT

VIA – LA TIMES Tropical storm could bring ‘very dangerous’ surf to L.A. beaches August 6, 2011 | 9:16 am Officials are warning of high surf and dangerous rip current Saturday along south facing beach in Los Angeles and Ventura counties caused by Tropical Storm Eugene in Mexico. The National Weather Service said surf topping … Continue reading Tropical storm could bring 'very dangerous' surf to L.A. beaches – LOS ANGELES TIMES #SURFREPORT

Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce says shark attack tweet "didn't come from its office"

Would make a good children’s story, “The little boy who cried shark attack…” VIA – KSBY San Luis Obispo | Santa Maria | Santa Barbara Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce says shark attack tweet “didn’t come from its office” Posted: Aug 4, 2011 6:58 PM by Danielle Lerner Updated: Aug 4, 2011 7:01 PM Pismo … Continue reading Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce says shark attack tweet "didn't come from its office"

CARLSBAD: Surfing Madonna creator collaborates on fundraising painting

Closing down kids stands selling lemonade, now this. $6000 in fines for painting a beautiful mural saying it falls under graffiti is just plain nuts. I can’t stand how government laws meddle in our lives as much as they do. I painted a mural on the side of Quinn’s health food store in Hollywood when … Continue reading CARLSBAD: Surfing Madonna creator collaborates on fundraising painting

Random Posts on West Coast Surf Reports

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

VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop   Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading

VIDEO: Kelly Slater Moments – 2012 – Mexico

Kelly Slater Moments – 2012 – Mexico     Kelly Slater’s 2012 Boardshort Video. See more of Kelly Slater and his signature boardshort, The Cypher Nomad with 4 Way Stretch Diamond Dobby, at http://www.quiksilver.com/boardshorts?.