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Multiple rescues and 1 death due to the heatwave force the closure of all hiking trails in the Santa Monica Mountains for the holiday weekend.



On Saturday evening, Malibu Search Rescue made the announcement:

"Effective immediately, we have been advised that all trails in the Santa Monica Mountains will be closed through Labor Day. We responded to several heat related rescues today, including one hiker who unfortunately perished. PLEASE DO NOT HIKE IN THIS HEATWAVE."


Expect Surfline to hype up the forecast for the remander of this holiday weekend with news of Tropical Storm Julio.

It is moving into the Socal swell window early next week, but it is a weak storm and expected to fall apart so it will not bring us any surf.


ATF Offers $5K Reward for Information on Retail Arsons in Santa Monica, and releases video of this P.O.S. setting the fire.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information related to the arrest of the person responsible for starting fires at several businesses in Santa Monica during the looting that the incompetent lying Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud allowed to happen.



One fire was started at Santa Monica Tobacco, located at 1434 Fourth St., around 3:20 p.m., officials said. Another fire was also started the same evening at REI at 402 Santa Monica Blvd. around 3:40 p.m.

A fire was started at Santa Monica Tobacco, located at 1434 4th St., around 3:20 p.m., May 31. Another fire was also started the same evening at REI, 402 Santa Monica Blvd. around 3:40 p.m., by what appears to be the same female, during the looting. The suspect is a black female who has a tattoo of Africa on her left shoulder.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Santa Monica Police Department Detective D. Chabot at 310-458-2201 Ext. 6679, Sergeant C. Green at 310-458-8414, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-2249. This investigation is being conducted jointly by the ATF Los Angeles Field Division and Santa Monica Police Department.






For more of our coverage of the protests and looting in our beach communities, CLICK HERE

Photo from NASA of the smoke from the current Califonia fires.



According to Surfline, "Southern California will see a modest to fun-size mix of southwest southern hemisphere swell, and a touch of south-southeast swell from former hurricane Genevieve over the weekend.."



Saturday, August 22nd: 2-3’ waves for decent summer spots, magnets 4′. Light AM winds
SW/SSW swell (220-205) and NW windswell ease as small S swell from Genevieve creeps up (mainly in the afternoon). Well exposed spots of LA see waist-high surf and the occasional + sets. Light/variable winds early trend onshore from the S through the morning. Afternoon wind is light+ to locally moderate S-SSW most areas, then the southerly flow looks to ease in the evening. Surf is on the swampy side when the tide hits a deep high of about 5′ mid day.

Sunday, August 23rd: 2-3’ surf at good southerly exposures, 4′ top breaks. AM winds are light.
Old SW/SSW swell (220-205) and NW windswell mix tapers off, as steep, selective and modest scale pulse of tropical swell from Genevieve peaks. Better exposures in northern LA are running thigh-waist high+. Light/variable winds most of the morning, shift to light+/locally more afternoon onshores. Evening winds look to ease. Waves are bogged down when as early afternoon high tide peaks at 5’+.
Video clips of a man getting stabbed repeatedly on the bike path at the Venice/Santa Monica border were uploaded to Twitter on Friday night. The assualt was reportedly over a stolen bicycle.



On Wednesday, LAPD Pacific Division announced they arrested the suspect, "In custody, ** David Powell [56] ** was arrested by Santa Monica PD on 08/17/2020, right after LAPD Pacific Detectives obtained a warrant for attempt murder."



The The Cove Skatepark at Memorial Park in Santa Monica has reopened with the following modifications:

Capacity is limited, a time limit and waitlist will be active.
Only Patrons that are Skating will be allowed into the Skatepark.
All patrons must wear face coverings in addition to helmets and pads.
No equipment rentals will be allowed.
Lost and found items will be discarded.
Skatepark hours will be for general skate and rollerblade use.
Membership is required as well as either a day pass or a valid quarterly pass.
For patrons under 18, a parent must be present to sign-in on the first visit

COVID-19 Re-opening Hours:
Sunday - Closed
Monday – 2pm-7pm
Tuesday – 2pm-7pm
Wednesday – 2pm-7pm
Thursday – 2pm-7pm
Friday – 2pm-7pm
Saturday – 12pm-5pm

No more BMX Sessions.

For more of our coverage of the Coronavirus lockdown, closures, and how our local surf community and businesses are doing, CLICK HERE




It's official, ZJ Boarding House announced today that they will be closing the shop for good.

"We are so grateful for all the love and support over the last 32 years. We couldn’t have done it without all of you! Sunday will be our last day open—we will close at 6pm." they wrote this afternoon on their Instagram.



Why is ZJ closing? Well, it has nothing to do with the Coronavirus. Business has been good (of course, you've all seen the increase in surfers in the water these past few months). We unofficially found out it was due to the lease negotiations. The shop was actually getting ready the building to be renovated and remodeled, hence the "remodeling sale" that had been going on for the past two weeks. Then all of a sudden, the powers that be and the landlord couldn't agree on a new lease, so now that "remodel sale" is now a "closing sale". So if you ever wanted some ZJ Boarding House tees, hats, or hoodies, better head down there this weekend.

So with the shop closing is that the end of the Night Sesh Surf Movie Nights and Annual Haunted Heats Surf Contest? Well,....they may still happen, stay tuned.


ZJ Boarding House
2619 Main St. Santa Monica, CA
(310) • 392 • 5646
Store Hours:
Sat & Sun 11-6


According to Surfline, "S/SSW swell holds Wed then fades late week as selective tropical swell peaks."



Wednesday, August 12th: S/SSW swell offers 3-5′ surf at focal points. Lightest wind in the AM.
SSW/S swell (195-180) holds, small NW windswell creeps up, and selective SSE swell from Elida creeps in late. Fun-zone surf (3-4′ faces) continues at the better breaks across western North LA. Standouts in those regions go larger at times. Variable to light onshore W/WNW wind early trends onshore through the morning. Light to moderate WNW winds for the afternoon.generally clean conditions early (some spots may see a touch of surface lump/bump). Winds are trending light+ onshore through the morning from the W. Light+ to locally moderate onshore winds pick up for the afternoon adding bump/texture at most spots.

Thursday, August 13th: Blend of SSW/SSE swell offers 3-4’+ surf at focal points. Lightest wind in the AM.
Selective SSE trending S swell from Elida peaks in the morning as old SSW/S swell (195-180) eases. Modest, local NW windswell energy blends in. Rideable to fun-zone surf (2-3’+ faces) continues at the better breaks across western North LA. Standouts go larger at times. Variable to light onshore W/WNW wind early trends onshore through the mid to late-morning. Light to moderate WNW winds for the afternoon are strongest for North LA.

Ready for some more swell hype:



Tropical Storm Elida, off the coast of Southwest Mexico, has been upgraded to a hurricane on Monday as it skirts into the Southern California swell window, bringing potential to see a small pulse of SSE swell move in through the middle to back half of the upcoming week, mixing with lingering Southern Hemi swell.

According to Surfline, "S/SSW swell peaks Tuesday; small NW windswell lingerss."



Monday, August 10th: New S/SSW swell builds. 3-5’+ surf — largest in PM, small NW windswell mixes in. Light wind in the AM.
SSW trending S swell (195-180) is gradually building all day — expect early morning to be a slow and inconsistent with waist-chest high surf at good spots. Surf becomes a bit more consistent in the afternoon while those standout summer focal points pull in head high to slightly overhead sets by sundown. Calm to light onshore winds early — generally clean conditions early (some spots may see a touch of surface lump/bump). Winds are trending light+ onshore through the morning from the W. Light+ to locally moderate onshore winds pick up for the afternoon adding bump/texture at most spots.

Tuesday-Wednesday, August 11th-12th: S/SSW swell peaks for 3-5’+ surf. Minor NW windswell mixes in. Light wind in the AM.
Our SSW trending S swell (195-180) strongest days, look for fun-zone surf (3-4’+ faces) at the better breaks across western North LA. Standouts see head high sets at times and a couple of spots may go larger.



The Coronavirus Lockdown claims another local event.

"It is with great sadness, we announce that the Malibu Chili Cook-Off hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu will not be taking place this year."

The organizers of Malibu Chili Cook-Off recently made the announcement about the annual Labor Day Weekend Event.

"This was a very difficult decision that we hoped would come to a different outcome. 2020 has been a tumultuous year, no doubt, and with the recent spikes in cases and the near future being unpredictable, we feel this is the best decision in interest of our community’s health and safety. We have weighed all possible options, and we cannot hold an event that may further jeopardize the well-being of our community."



For more of our coverage of the Coronavirus lockdown, closures, and how our local surf community and businesses are doing, CLICK HERE


According to Surfline, "Modest scale SW swell gradually picks up over the weekend, as little NW windswell lingers."



Sunday, August 9th: Small SW swell peaks, little NW windswell hangs on and some new S swell starts to show, for 2-3 surf, some better sets at top spots. AM winds are light. .
Modest scale SW swell tops out, as smaller NW windswell persists, and a fresh, long-period begins to join in, with knee-waist high waves at breaks with a good SW view. SW challenged areas get the smallest surf, mainly in the 1-2′ zone. Morning winds are mainly light/variable to light onshore (possibility for some light surface bump), then light+ to locally moderate onshore flow develops for the afternoon.

Monday, August 10th: New S/SSW swell builds for 3-5’+ surf in PM, leftover NW windswell mixes in. Light wind in the AM..
SSW trending S swell (195-180) is trending up all day with waist-shoulder high+ surf building through the morning — longer-period focal points should see some larger sets through the morning hours, inconsistent overall, but likely up to head high or so. Chest-head high sets show more frequently through the afternoon. Calm to light onshore winds early — generally clean conditions early but some spots may see a touch of surface bump. Winds are trending light+ onshore through the morning from the W. Light+ to locally moderate onshore winds pick up for the afternoon adding bump/texture at most spots.



@clistboards is holding a board swap on Saturday, August 8th, at Blueys Cafe & Market in Santa Monica. Starting at 8am - come with old boards & new for a chance to swap, buy and sell.

Blueys Market & Cafe
1814 Berkley St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404



The City Of Santa Monica made it known via their social media accounts that $100 tickets will be given to anyone not wearing a face mask. According to their statement, they are targeting certain areas first:

"Beginning this week, we’ll be doing targeted enforcement for face coverings in business districts and parks in Santa Monica. Save $100 and save your health by masking up."

But according to the City Of Santa Monica's Face Covering Requirement Page, face masks do not have to be worn 100% of the time, like when surfing or swimming. And if you're outside and not within 6' of other people, a face mask is not required, but a face mask "must be visible and ready to be immediately" when in certain public areas.

See the Face Covering Requirement Page for the complete requirements of when the must be worn and when they don't.



For more of our coverage of the Coronavirus lockdown, closures, and how our local surf community and businesses are doing, CLICK HERE


Shark to the shin! Come on down!

Posted by Mason Brown's Surf Report on Monday, August 3, 2020

Mason Brown of the Mason Brown's Surf Report reports that a shark bumped his shin while he was out in the water at Ocean Park on Monday.

Click HERE if video does not load


On Saturday, Lost Hills Sheriff reported that both eastbound lanes and #1 westbound lane of PCH closed at the Malibu Pier due to a motorcycle crashing into a vehicle. Reports say the crash was caused by the vehilce making an illegal u-turn from the shoulder.



A Paddle Out for Mike Vaughan, who passed away last month, will be held this Saturday, August 8th.

Come join friends and family to celebrate Mike Vaughan's life with a traditional paddle out memorial at Tower 26 in Santa Monica. Socially distanced, responsible and outside.

Please share with friends, loved ones and anyone else who was touched by Mike's love of ocean sports, living a big life and his generosity.

More info at the Mike Vaughan Paddle Out Facebook Event Page


According to Lost Hills Sheriff, on Friday "deputies contacted a male adult on the beach, showing signs of being under the influence. The man was arrested for felony possession of concealed knife, possession of suspected methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia."

"Deputies are out daily to ensure the safety of all beach goers," they posted on their Facebook Page.
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