In the late spring of 2015, after retiring from bike racing and having a less hectic business calendar, I made much-delayed plans to take a surf lesson. Before I had a firm date, I read “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life” by New Yorker staff writer William Finnegan. If all went well, then a little of […]
Steve Brown is a surfer like everyone else. The only difference is that he doesn’t let a stage IV lung cancer keep him out of the water. This is his latest adventure. In early November, when the water temp in Southern California drops ten degrees from its summer ease of 70-72°F (21-22°C), and with a […]
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 […]
A joint-venture between the Wave Park Group and the MJA Studio wants to transform the Domain Stadium into an artificial surf pool, in Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia. The Subiaco Oval, the highest capacity stadium in Western Australia and home to the West Coast Eagles, will be demolished in the upcoming years. However, the whole area […]
The hunt is almost over. The International Surfing Association (ISA) has announced the addition of its 97th member. Norway has officially entered the surfing world. Believe it or not, Norway is a surfing nation. The Scandinavian country features breathtaking fjords and a rugged coastline. Hidden surf and stand-up paddle spot are nearly everywhere. Despite the […]
Eighteen surfers have embarked on a few “Psychic Migrations,” Volcom’s latest surf adventure into the wild spots of the West Indies, East Indies, Australia, Polynesia, Central and South America. The movie was directed by Ryan Thomas, and it was shot in multiple uninhabited and remote wave peaks around the globe. Blue gems, challenging slabs, and […]
This is LOLA with the forecast for Thursday at 02:00 AM. Surf: 2-3 ft. Small mid period swell from the west-southwest. Light west winds with a slight chop.
This is LOLA with the forecast for Thursday at 02:00 AM. Surf: 1-2 ft. Very Small mid period swell from the west-southwest. Breezy east-northeast winds, whitecapping conditions with moderate choppy seas.