THERAsurf

THERAsurf's first event of 2018 is on Saturday, February 3rd. Hosting the LAX II event with the Clocktower Group at Surfrider hotel and at First Point Malibu. THERAsurf will be showcasing our foundation to a group of highly influential investors from around the world.

Surfing The Official Sport Of California?

Surfing could become the official state sport of California under a proposal from a Los Angeles-area lawmaker.

The legislation, Assembly Bill 1782, would declare surfing California’s official sport because the state is home to world-famous surf breaks, including Malibu , Trestles, Mavericks, Rincon, Steamer Lane and Huntington and has a long history of hosting major international surfing events.

“Nothing represents the California Dream better than surfing — riding the waves and living in harmony with the beautiful beaches and ocean of our Golden State,” said Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), the bill’s author, said in a statement.

This Week's Surf Forecast

Surf heights for California on Tuesday morning. Surf heights for California on Tuesday morning.

Fun/Medium size surf for NorCal through mid-week
Mornings have most favorable conditions/winds
Smaller mix of WNW and SSW swell for SoCal
NPAC/SPAC longer range looking promising

Shark Sighted At Santa Monica Surf Contest

The Surf Academy just posted this photo to their instagram page. It was taken Sunday morning during their Ohana Nalu Surf Series contest at Tower 24 in Santa Monica.

Ocean Park - Sunday 1-28-2018

This Sunday at Ocean Park was definitely not as good as at last Sunday. These were shot by Six12 Media







There are a couple more photos, all full size and in high-resolution, in the Ocean Park - Sunday 1-28-2018 Gallery.

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Venice Pier - Sunday 1-28-2018

Just some small waves at
The Venice Pier on Sunday. Here's a few photos shot by Six12 Media






There are a few more photos, all full size and in high-resolution, in the Venice Pier - Sunday 1-28-2018 Gallery.

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other surf spots?
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Protect the Pacific Rally

🤜Protect the Pacific Rally🤛 at Santa Monica Pier on February 3. Heal The Bay will protest Washington’s new oil and gas drilling plan - impacting nearly all U.S. coastal waters (an estimate of one billion acres!!). Check out the Heal The Bay Facebook Event Page for all the details.

Ohana Nalu Contest #2

Ohana Nalu Contest #2 this Sunday in Santa Monica at Tower 24! Heats begin at 8am

WNW Swell Persists

Surf heights along the California coast Saturday morning.

SoCal fun size with NW/WNW swell running
Winds improve, offshore flow for most next few days

Endless Summer Night Sesh

Join ZJ Boarding House on the lawn at the California Heritage Museum for a viewing of the original Endless Summer honoring filmmaker Bruce Brown.

Special Guest Dana Brown will be joining us for this event.

Food Trucks will be on site at 5:30PM

Film Starts at 7:00PM

Admission is FREE–hope to see you there!

About the Film:
They call it Endless Summer, the ultimate surfing adventure, crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. From the uncharted waters of West Africa, to the shark-filled seas of Australia, to the tropical paradise of Tahiti and beyond, these California surfers accomplish in a few months what most people never do in a lifetime…They live their dream. Director Bruce Brown creates a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation. When it first played in theaters, audiences lined up to see it again and again, spellbound by its thrilling excitement and awesome photography. But in fact, what’s most compelling about the film is the sport of surfing itself, and once you’ve seen it, you’ll never forget why.

ZJ Boarding House
2619 Main St. Santa Monica, CA
(310) • 392 • 5646
Store Hours:
Mon - Sat 10am - 7pm
Sun 10am - 6pm

Sunset Surf Spot Clean Up Day

Join Surfrider LA and the Keep Sunset Clean squad for the first cleanup of the year this Sunday from 10AM - 1PM. Last month, some 40 volunteers removed over 1600 lbs of trash in less than 4 hours from Sunset Point, arguably the most trashed beach in LA county.

✅Be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and long pants. ✅

Park along the PCH or in the lot at Gladstones.
Alkaline water by Aguavida Premium Water
Coffee and pastries by Gladstone's

‼️Please note: Cleanups at Sunset are especially hazardous as we are set up on the edge of the Pacific Coast Highway. While we take measures to ensure everyone's safety, working this close to the highway has increased risks. As such, this is not a cleanup for unattended youngsters. ‼️

Surf Outlook

Medium to Solid WNW Swell, Winds Dicey Surf heights along the West Coast mid week.

Small, modest size for SoCal, winds problematic
Fading WNW/NW swell for weekend; better winds

Ocean Park - Sunday 1-21-2018

Sunday was a good day at Ocean Park. These were shot by Six12 Media















There are a whole lot more photos, all full size and in high-resolution, in the Ocean Park - Sunday 1-21-2018 Gallery.

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Unhealthy Water

From Surfrider LA :

ALERT: For the second straight week following heavy rainfall on January 8-9, the level of Enterococcus bacteria at the Santa Monica beach where SFLA's Blue Water Task Force conducts weekly testing far exceeded the EPA-recommended safe level.

The EPA-recommended threshold for safe levels of bacteria is 104 MPN of CFU (most probable number of colony forming units). The peak level at Station 26 and in front of Shutters/Pico-Kenter stormdrain was 24,196CFU, and 17,215CFU by the Pier.

Despite the high-energy swell hitting the West Coast and creating excellent surf conditions, water contact including swimming and surfing near prominent storm drains is NOT RECOMMENDED until bacteria levels drop back below the health standard. Symptoms of illness from Enterococcus could include stomach pain/cramps, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea or fever/chills

Send an email to: bwtf@la.surfrider.org if you’re interested in learning more about SFLA’s Blue Water Task Force or contributing to our efforts to monitor ocean water quality.

Venice Breakwater - Friday 1-19-2018

Some good sized waves at the Venice Breakwater on Friday morning. These were shot by Six12 Media















There are a lot more photos, all full size and in high-resolution, in the Venice Breakwater - Friday 1-19-2018 Gallery.

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other surf spots?
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