What was going on this Cinco De Mayo morning at the Venice Pier, story going around at the time from those that were there was that someone overdose in one of the restroom stalls. That's what we even posted in our Instagram story when we asked several bystanders what happened. But the real story is different, the LA Fire Department released this statement:

Update Chemical Investigation;
9:31AM;
3100 S Ocean Front Walk;
Venice;
LA County Employees were cleaning restrooms on the beach and when entered supply closet, they encountered odor which made them feel ill. 23M and 31F transported to area hospital in good/fair condition. LAFD HazMat determined no other patients in the area and no hazard to the public. Substance believed to be related to cleaning powder/solvent. LAFD HazMat remains on scene to conclude their operations while all other LAFD resources being released.

Small NW Swell/SW Swell Combo...For Now.
Surf heights along the California coast for Friday morning.

Small NW swell and SW swell combo for weekend
Surf stays small early next week with SW/NW mix
Larger surf due mid week with new W/NW swell
More fun size surf lining up for middle of month

As surfers are getting ready to head up North to Leemore, California for the historic Founders Cup, Boardriders had a monumental event take place on Tuesday night… The grand opening of Boardriders Malibu. Modeled off of former CEO Pierre Agnes’ original Boardriders store in France, Boardriders Malibu is not just a store, but an experience.

The store is the first of its kind to open in North America. The location was chosen because of its golden beaches, renowned point-breaks and emblematic California vibes. With a picturesque point-break in front of the store, Venice's notorious skatepark just down the way and the mountains a couple hours drive away, Malibu is the embodiment of the mountain and the wave lifestyle.


Stocking the latest apparel, footwear and performance gear by Boardriders Inc.'s own brands Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC Shoes as well as a large selection of accessories and premium boards, the Malibu store also features a café, barber shop, lounge area and art gallery.
With its sweeping terrace, it is also the perfect venue to take in Southern California's famous sunsets overlooking the Pacific Ocean or check the waves at Topanga point. Utilizing a selection of natural wood elements and emphasizing the abundant natural light, the 4,200 sf surface offers plenty of room for relaxing between surfs while discovering the latest products from Boardriders brands.

Chad Marshall, local legend and newly appointed store manager of Boardriders Malibu, is excited to get cracking. “We will host weekly concerts, constantly renew our art gallery and involve both our riders and the community to make this place feel truly alive. Malibu is one of the few places where world class surfing meets a global creative community. We want that to shine through both our events and the atmosphere we create everyday at Boardriders Malibu.” Boardriders Malibu
18820 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, Ca 80265
310 - 359 - 8274

The newest swell brought waves and with the waves comes more wipeouts. Here's some new Wipeout photos from some of our local spots.                                                                                        

The newest swell brought waves and with the waves comes more wipeouts. Here's some new Wipeout photos from some of our local spots. They were shot by Six12 Media.     












      We post new sets of wipeout photos every Wednesday (more or less).   Click: Wednesday Wipeouts to check out the previous Wipeout Wednesday photo sets.   

Come help THERAsurf's kick off summer with a day of surfing, painting, and fun on May 19th at 1st Point in Malibu!

More info at: THERAsurf

This Friday the O'niell Wave Of The Winter Tour stops at Rider Shack to premier the new film. May 4th at 7 pm


Rider Shack
13211 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
www.ridershack.com
310.821.SURF (7873)
877.57.SHACK (74225)

The Venice Pier late Tuesday morning before it started raining. These were photos here were shot by Six12 Media.









There are more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in the complete Venice Pier - Tuesday 5-1-2018 Photo Gallery. If you were out there, you prolly got some shots in the gallery, check them out.

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries for a list of past days.

Here's some shots from Venice Breakwater taken after the rain at around 7PM on Tuesday evening. These were photos here were shot by Six12 Media.









There are more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in the complete Venice Breakwater - Tuesday 5-1-2018 Photo Gallery. If you were out there, you prolly got some shots in the gallery, check them out.

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries for a list of past days.

NW and SW Swells; Winds an Issue For Most.
Surf heights for California on Tuesday morning.

S swell fades through mid week; NW swell mix
continues Small to modest size surf to close out the work week
Onshore winds an issue for many locations next few days
Swell action looks to pick up closer to middle of month