A surfing competition to raise funds to help support SurfAid’s Mother and Child Health Programs. Bringing clean water & sanitation, basic healthcare, and improved nutrition to extremely remote villages with some of the highest mortality rates in the world.



Ready to turn one day of surfing into a lifetime of opportunity for SurfAid partner communities? Join SurfAid and Malibu Surfing Assoc. for the SurfAid Cup Malibu on September 7th. The SurfAid Cup is a friendly tag-team competition open to short and long boarders of all ages and abilities. Teams of four commit to raising funds for SurfAid and the team’s 5th member is a pro or local legend like Leah Dawson pictured above shredding at last year’s comp.

Limited spots available – contact Erin@SurfAid.org for details.

1st Ever Annual Bay Street Boards Board Swap ‼️‼️ Come down to Bay Street Boards this Monday for major discounts on boards in the shop and tons of opportunities to trade, sell, swap, buy or just kick it...

Bay Street Boards
🌴☀️Santa Monica ☀️🌴
Surf & Skate Shop
3216 Santa Monica Blvd
310.310.2485
Mon-Fri 10a-8p Sat 10a-7p Sun 10a-5p

Surflies reports:

With days getting noticeably shorter and the Autumnal Equinox just a few moon phases away, the summer of 2019 is in its last act. For many, Labor Day Weekend is the season’s final curtain call.

Friday sees S swell top out with waist-stomach high waves at good exposures while best breaks hit shoulder high. The modest to fun-zone S swell will be trending down Saturday as local NW windswell picks up a touch. Average summer and combo breaks are in the waist-stomach high range, while standouts pull in a few chest-shoulder high peaks. Size is down a notch and holding Sunday into Monday. Windswell energy may trend up on Labor Day as westerly SW and steep new S swells move in. Winds are generally lightest in the mornings but don’t look too bad for the afternoons Sunday and Monday.

A two-alarm brush fire erupted in Malibu Friday morning.

The Sweetwater Fire, which according to CBS2 and NBC4 , it was first reported at about 11:30 a.m. , even though several people on Instagram (like surfer Donny Wilson) posted videos and photos of the fire about a half hour earlier than that.

It's in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Sweetwater Canyon Road, and quickly scorched five acres, but appears to be creeping uphill, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or evacuations. No homes were threatened. As of noon, the weather was cooperating with firefighters.

“The conditions are actually quite favorable…with the winds right now they don’t seem to be making too much of an impact on this fire so everything seems to be under control,” L.A. County Fire Inspector Sky Cornell told CBS2.

Cornell estimated that crews would be able to keep the fire under 25 acres.

There were four water-dropping helicopters assisting ground crews in the firefight, Cornell said. Fixed-wing tankers were also brought in to dump fire retardant on the flames. At least 200 firefighters were on the scene, not including the air operations.

Forecasters had warned of elevated fire danger throughout the weekend due to hot and dry conditions exacerbated by gusty afternoon winds. Sunday is expected to be the warmest day.

As of 1:16pm, the L.A. County Fire Department is reporting "40 acres with 20% containment and forward progress stopped. Releasing aircraft (Fixed-Wing Air Tankers)."

Boarding For Breast Cancer's (B4BC) is excited to announce its 12th Annual Skate the Coast, a 19-mile skate-bike-roll from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach along the iconic Southern California Strand.

Join us in our collective push for prevention as we honor those who are and have fought breast cancer by coming to our pre-party on October 11th and/or skating with us on October 12th.



This series attracts skaters of all ages and abilities. Please help Boarding For Breast Cancer's (B4BC) in reaching our $70K goal to benefit B4BC’s outreach, prevention, and survivorship programs by creating a fundraising page. Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $50 to join in the fun, but the more you raise, the better the prizes!

For more info and to register Click Here

B4BC's 12th Annual Skate the Coast
Presented by Suja
October 11th-12th, 2019
Santa Monica & Redondo Beach, CA

Boarding 4 Breast Cancer Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is excited to announce its 12th Annual Skate the Coast, a 19-mile skate-bike-roll from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach along the iconic Southern California Strand.

Join us in our collective push for prevention as we honor those who are and have fought breast cancer by coming to our pre-party on October 11th and/or skating with us on October 12th.



This series attracts skaters of all ages and abilities. Please help us in reaching our $70K goal to benefit B4BC’s outreach, prevention, and survivorship programs by creating a fundraising page. Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $50 to join in the fun, but the more you raise, the better the prizes!

**NEW THIS YEAR**

B4BC will be adding a drop in at Dockweiler State Beach for those who want to join later in the skate.

SCHEDULE:

Friday October 11th – Pre-Party

5PM–9PM | Arbor Venice

We're kicking off the weekend with a pre-party hosted by our friends at Arbor! Come by for live music, art auctions, food and drinks! You'll be able to meet your fellow skaters and the B4BC crew.

Arbor Venice
108 Washington Blvd
Venice, CA 90292

Saturday October 12th – Skate the Coast
8:00AM | Veteran's Park Redondo Beach

Veteran's Park
309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

8:00AM SHARP Park and meet at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach, and get shuttled to the start at the north side of the Santa Monica Pier. Skate, Bike or Rollerskate 19-miles along the boardwalk from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach.

3 Hydration Stations along the way: 10:15AM Marina Del Rey Parking Lot 5
11:15AM Dockwieler State Beach/ South Bay Drop In
12:00PM Hermosa Beach Pier
1:00PM Finish Line and Awards Ceremony hosted by Dive N Surf!

Dive N Surf
504 N Broadway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Click here for more info & to register.

Rip Curl Santa Monica is hiring sales associates, if interested, slide into their DMs via @ripcurl_santamonica.

Rip Curl Santa Monica
1451 3Rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA, 90401,
310-656-2875

Here's some info from the Venice Institute of Contemporary Art about their upcoming event:

The Venice Institute of Contemporary Art and Venice Heritage Museum present ‘A History of Venice’, a People/Place/Art/Word/Sound Exhibition opening September 3 at Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA, and continuing through September 30. The lobby and mezzanine galleries will showcase installations that highlight the diverse and influential histories of Venice through the lens of its inhabitants -- from the indigenous Tongva population, to Abbot Kinney and his wild fantasy come true to create a playground for the Los Angeles elite, to the artists, activists, and renegades who have made their home in Venice and their mark over generations. The displays, interpreted by a diverse array of guest curators, honor a sampling of the many groups that have contributed to the cultural depth of this immensely influential beachside community. In particular, the exhibition seeks to center the Venetians whose influence may be known to insiders but whose legacies are at risk of being forgotten during this time of rapid cultural change.

An accompanying suite of special live evenings of storytelling, media, and performance will kick off on September 5th with a night of behind-the-scenes storytelling about Venice’s complex and fascinating history, told by local residents themselves as well as devoted historians. On September 14th, the official Opening Reception for the exhibition will be held from 2-6 pm. Following, an evening talk will feature Tosh Berman sharing excerpts from his new book about his father , influential Venice artist, Wallace Berman, and readings of works by Venice scribes such as one-time resident, Ray Bradbury , and beloved poet, Wanda Coleman, with other special guests to be announced.

A film night will take place on September 19th, which will feature rare archives from the gritty surf and skate culture of Dogtown’s second generation in the 1980s. Films by the youth of Venice Arts will be shown, as well as a selection from noted archivist, Tom Sewell, among other shorts. The final gathering on September 29th will open with an indigenous ceremony and blessing to provide good luck and wishes for the continued cultural evolution of the city of Venice and its residents. The evening will conclude with a variety show in the evening, featuring performances by the many wonderful and talented characters of Venice, both past and present (...who knows, Abbot Kinney himself might appear!). All in all, the program promises to be a moving and entertaining, not-to-be-missed celebration of the cultural legacies of Venice, a city so many lay claim to and yet still defies definition.

“Venice was... (and still is) a last stop-off at the edge of America ...oceans and outlaws. Its setting is a perfect balance for poetry. Beauty and danger. Agony and rapture.” -Philomene Long

Public viewing hours: Friday 4:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 3:00-10:00 pm, Sunday 2:00-7:00 pm. Exhibition on view from September 3rd-30th.

"A History of Venice" programs and events
A Night of Storytelling - Thursday, September 5, 8:00-10:00 pm
Opening Reception - Saturday, September 14, 2:00-6:00 pm
A Night of Literature and Art - Saturday, September 14, 8:00-10:00 pm
A Night of Film - Thursday, September 19, 8:00-10:00 pm
Closing Ceremony & Variety Show - Sunday, September 29, 2:00-6:00 pm


Beyond Baroque
681 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90291

Get nore info and tickets for tyhe special events at: ahistoryofvenice.linktree

From Stan Ross of RingFinders.com

"Scott called me the day after he lost his white gold wedding band in the surf near the Pier in Venice Beach, CA. He always takes his wedding band off his finger and keeps it inside the upper inside pocket of his wetsuit. It was almost too warm to wear a wet suit and he was hot as he came out of the water. In waist deep water he dropped the upper part of his wetsuit. Scott knew right away that his ring went into the water.

He was up able to meet me the next morning which didn’t seem like much of a problem for me. It was directly in front of the lifeguard tower, he knew for sure that’s where the loss occurred and I would be able to search at low tide.

In began my grid search lower into to surf working my way up to the best possible location. Boom!! Scott’s ring in the scoop. Perfect directions and great timing to get there within the first 24 hours. Scott was at work, not able to pick it up. He had me give it to his friend that teaches surfing there at Venice Beach Pier."



"I started this hobby in 1971. I have kept up with the latest technology and have the state of the art metal detecting equipment. Each search is unique and has its own challenges. Timing is so important please call ASAP day or night. I will also offer you some suggestions to help you find your lost item. It's so rewarding to see how happy people are when I find a piece of jewelry that they thought was lost forever. I am retired and this is a service not a business. I'm looking forward to help you find your lost valuable."



Lost something at the beach, hit up Stan Ross right away via his bio page on Ringfinders.com, and he can help you find it.

Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer day to protect our environment. Heal the Bay invites you to take part on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Volunteers from all over the world will do their part to clean local beaches, rivers, creeks and parks.





Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer day to protect our environment. Heal the Bay invites you to take part on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Volunteers from all over the world will do their part to clean local beaches, rivers, creeks and parks.

CLICK HERE to find a location and to register.

In 2019, Heal the Bay is celebrating our 30th year coordinating Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County. Are you interested in being part of this year’s cleanup and celebration? It’s easy to participate. No special equipment or experience is necessary, and all are welcome! Consider signing up as a sponsor if you’d like to get more involved.

At last year’s Coastal Cleanup Day, Heal the Bay organized 13,464 volunteers and removed 59,600 pounds of trash and debris from L.A. County in a three-hour time span. Throughout the State of California, 66,535 volunteers removed 839,629 pounds of debris, on this day of action. And worldwide, 789,138 volunteers removed over 20 million pounds of trash and debris. See the types of beach trash volunteers often find, and view last year’s results in Los Angeles County, statewide in California and worldwide.

Removing pollution from the natural environment helps protect biodiversity. This year’s Coastal Cleanup Day poster, created by Aaron Gonzalez, celebrates local wildlife species found right here in L.A. County and highlights how our winding waterways connect many unique habitats from summit to sea.

CLICK HERE to find a location and to register.

1st Ever Annual Bay Street Boards Board Swap ‼️‼️ Come down to Bay Street Boards this Monday for major discounts on boards in the shop and tons of opportunities to trade, sell, swap, buy or just kick it...

Bay Street Boards
🌴☀️Santa Monica ☀️🌴
Surf & Skate Shop
3216 Santa Monica Blvd
310.310.2485
Mon-Fri 10a-8p Sat 10a-7p Sun 10a-5p

Surflies reports:

In the immediate term, the surf will be slowing California through midweek. New, fun-size South swell then moves in for the end of the week along with some NW windswell, so combo beachbreaks should offer peaky shape.

The average water temps as of 8-16-2019.

Join Surfrider LA at Patagonia Santa Monica on Wednesday for a special 35th anniversary celebration! Enjoy live music by Jordan Hook + delicious food and drink, special guest speakers, raffle, and live screen printing by Amanda Maldonado of one-of-a-kind limited edition Surfrider designs. Feel free to BYO tees + totes for printing but there'll be plenty of blanks on hand. Grab your friends and come celebrate the incredible network of grassroots activists!

Patagonia Santa Monica store
1344 4th Street ,
Santa Monica , California , 90401

Now - Aug 28th!! Swing by ZJ Boarding House and Grab a board from the Lost Surfboards Demo Suite! Free for one session on each board you’d like to try. 🙌 The offering is diverse and there is something for everyone to try so take advantage of this opportunity.

B͟͟O͟͟A͟͟R͟͟D͟͟S͟͟ A͟͟V͟͟A͟͟I͟͟L͟͟A͟͟B͟͟L͟͟E͟͟ I͟͟N͟͟ T͟͟H͟͟E͟͟ L͟͟O͟͟S͟͟T͟͟ S͟͟U͟͟R͟͟F͟͟B͟͟O͟͟A͟͟R͟͟D͟͟S͟͟ D͟͟E͟͟M͟͟O͟͟ S͟͟U͟͟I͟͟T͟͟E͟͟:
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 ~
5’7” x 30L
5’10” x 35L
6’0” x 38.6L *
𝗥𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 ~
5’11” x 33.5L
6’0’ x 34.75L
6’4’ x 40.75L
𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 ~
5’6” x 28.75L
5’8” x 31L
𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 ~
6’6” x
7’2” x 47.85
7’6” x 52.34
𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 ~
6’8” x 40.75
7’0” x 46.25

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

Tropical Storm Ivo will bring SE swell to the California coast Sunday through Tuesday. The swell will peak Sunday morning through Monday morning. The surf height will range between 3 to 6 feet over south facing beaches, but could be slightly higher across Los Angeles County. There will be some dangerous rip currents, potential for coastal flooding around high tide, strong surges, etc.

Surflies reports:

While not all that impressive on satellite imagery, TS Ivo remains on a great track and we still expect fun-size surf in SoCal later this weekend. Ivo appears to be slowly weakening now and expected to weaken further over the weekend. As we have mentioned in our last couple updates, the track to the NNW is about as good as it gets for SoCal swell production even though Ivo isn’t a strong or large tropical cyclone.

Gradually weakening as it tracks to the NNW and should weaken further this weekend, likely down to a remnant low Sunday afternoon or Monday.
Maximum sustained wind of 55 knots.
Watches/Warnings/Threats: None at this time.

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Dont miss Dogtown Rumble, the last one was 2 years ago! Once again Odd Squad Car Club is hosting their beach front car show taking place in the Venice Beach parking lot. Lots of cool cars and trucks show up at each show, and being at the beach, many are surf rides. IT's held in the Venice Blvd parking lot at Venice Beach.

If the cops decide to shut it down, it will turn into a Rebel Run up to Netptune's Net.

Check out one of the previous shows here DogTown Rumble 6 Coverage .

Surflies reports:

Tropical Storm Ivo continues to gradually strengthen and is currently expected to produce fun to possibly medium-size surf for Southern California and Northern Baja. The official forecast from the National Hurricane Center indicates that Ivo will strengthen to a hurricane later today just as it slows down and takes on a very favorable track for SoCal swell production.

Ivo is currently strengthening as it tracks to the west. The tropical cyclone is expected to slow considerably and take a NNW track late today and Friday as it peaks in intensity.
Strength: Maximum sustained wind of 55 knots.
Location/Movement: Roughly 550 miles SSW of Cabo tracking west (270 degrees) at 10 knots.
Watches/Warnings/Threats: None at this time.