The Wedge is a freak phenomenon in which incoming waves rebound off the local jetty and double in size before crashing violently onto the sand. Located in the outskirts of Los Angeles, Newport Beach’s The Wedge is one of the most challenging waves in California, and probably one of the toughest wave riding experiences on […]
We’re already deep into fall, but Southern Californians are calling it the swell of the summer. If you’re a surfer living in California, you know how hard it was to find waves during the 2017 summer. If fact, it was deeply frustrating to spend the warm season chasing decent two-foot rollers. But the rainbow has […]
It’s a surfer’s nightmare, and there’s nothing you can do about it. The black ball flag is a synonym for “no surfing,” even if the waves are pumping out the back. The black ball, or blackball flag, is a rectangular flag featuring a centered, solid black circle against a yellow background which is raised on […]
It’s been 15 years since Micah Peasley gave an unforgettable interview on Fox. So, where in the world is the surfer dude who gets pitted? In 2002, there was no such thing as YouTube. People were not able to view and share clips the way we do it today. You could watch DVDs, and tune […]
In late August 2014, Hurricane Marie blessed Southern California with a swell that will forever remain in the hearts of local surfers. Joshua Pomer transformed those memories into a film. It was “A Wedge To Remember”, and a surf movie had to be shot. From Newport Point to the Wedge, Malibu to Sandspit, the Hurricane […]
California has been hit by a liquid missile. The projectile transformed The Wedge into a big wave surfing arena, thanks to Hurricane Marie. Southern California surfers were anxiously waiting for it. When Hurricane Marie swells touched the coastline, the result was splendid surf at almost any spot. The Wedge literally exploded, and hundreds of surfers, […]
Jamie O’Brien has taken his signature board transfer to another level. Can you imagine him testing it out at The Wedge, in Newport Beach? The Hawaiian daredevil can’t stop for a minute. His innovative bag of tricks usually involves inflatable toys, beginner surfboards, boogie boards and winch machines. But what’s harder that getting barreled at The […]