The 2020/21' Longboard Tour concludes at the Jeep Malibu Classic pres. by Havaianas beginning on October 11 and 12.

The World Surf League (WSL) 2021 Longboard Tour will conclude at the Jeep® Malibu Classic presented by Havaianas on the shores of Malibu, California's iconic First Point. The competition will run over two days, on October 11 - 12, 2021, and will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com. Event organizers determined the run days within the October 3 - 13 window after working closely with swell forecasters to decide the best possible days.

Two-time WSL Longboard Champion and current No. 3 Joel Tudor (USA) searches for a historic third World Title to join the likes of Rusty Keaulana (HAW), Colin McPhillips (USA), and Taylor Jensen (USA), who is in search of making history of his own for a fourth World Title. Tudor's 2020 Noosa Longboard Classic victory notched his first win in over a decade, after his hiatus from competing, to set him up for a big finish after earning an equal fifth at the Cuervo Surf Ranch Classic. Now, the 45-year-old has the opportunity to add his name to that illustrious list.

"I've been coming to Malibu since I was a kid," reflected Tudor. "First with my parents for club contests, then with Donald Takayama where we'd meet up with his friends Skip Frye, Nat Young and so many more. There is so much history at that spot. The local surfers and characters that define the place - it has always been the place for us longboarders that defines performance. It's the best longboard wave in the world, and to win another World Title there after more than a decade break would mean a lot to me and my family."

"I was at a Final here decades ago, the last time the WSL decided a World Title at Malibu, and I lost in the final to Russ K (Keaulana)," added Tudor. "Winning here all these years later would be a heck of a way to top off a pretty good run. You need to have goals, it gets you up in the morning. Winning another Title off this incredible field of talent won't be easy, but I have a lot of experience at that wave and I intend to give it everything I've got to pull out the event win and the Title. "

Fellow two-time WSL Longboard Champion Blomfield, 22, is in the running for her third World Title on familiar shores after an immaculate win at the Cuervo Surf Ranch Classic. The Oahu, Hawaii competitor's longboard career blossomed at Malibu's First Point from a young age and has taken her across the world as an inspiration to the next generation behind her, such as fellow Hawaii surfer and current No. 2, Kelis Kaleopa'a.

Blomfield's young career has also been challenged by World Title contenders such as Brazil's Chloe Calmon, two-time World Title runner-up; current No. 6 Alice Lemoigne (FRA); and Longboard Tour veteran, Lindsay Steinriede (USA).

"It's pretty exciting to be up for a third Title and I'm really stoked to have won a contest, which I feel puts me in a good place to give it a real chance," expressed Blomfield. "It's going to be hard work and anything can happen at Malibu. I've surfed a lot of events and I know how it can go. But, it would be pretty special to win the World Title here. It's where I did my first event, got my first board sponsor, and really felt like where my career started over a decade ago."

"It's amazing to see everyone at the point where we're all nearly at the same level now," added Blomfield. "There's been a few standouts over the last few years but this year everyone looks incredible. We've all been working hard, especially over the last year, and it was really exciting to showcase the work I've been putting in on my switch-stance and trying to progress my surfing at the last event."

Watch LIVE
The Jeep Malibu Classic presented by Havaianas will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com and the free WSL app beginning October 11 at 7:00 a.m. PDT. Also, check local listings for coverage from the WSL's broadcast partners.

*The WSL Longboard Tour is proudly supported by our partners, Jeep, Havaianas, Hydro Flask, Expedia, Athletic Brewing, US Army, Aviator Nation, Firewire, and Flying Embers.

A very stupid wanna-be tough guy goes on a racist and homophobic tirade on the crowd near the Venice Pier in this video captured by Green Cloud Art Org

Video by Green Cloud Art Org

Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) continues cautioning residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters ofthe Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica and Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey.

The warning has been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location.

Photo: moonknightsonata
A few photos of the lightning over the Santa Monica Bay from Monday afternoon's thunderstorm.




Photos: bentburton
Photo: RipcurlNg

The fine folks at Washington Square are hosting a free community movie night, out in the ocean at the end of the Venice Pier every Thursday, till October 28th. So grab your family, grab your peers, grab a blanket or chair, and head to the beach for an evening of ocean breezes and movies under the stars! All the restaurants on Washington Square are putting this on, so stop in for food and drinks to take to the show! See you there!


Dates: Every Thursday, Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 2021.
Start time: 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: At the end of the Venice Pier.
Bring your own chairs/blankets!


Movie Line Up:
COCO – 10/7
The Big Lebowski – 10/14
Grease – 10/21
The Nightmare Before Christmas – 10/28

Showers/storms are speckling the metro area Monday afternoon, and in the loop you can see lightning from Marina Del Ray to Huntington Beach, which have Lifeguards clearing out the beaches.

From LACoLifeguards:

"All Los Angeles County Beaches San Pedro - Malibu including Avalon & Catalina Island are CLOSED. Lifeguards will clear the water of all persons and advise patrons on the beach to seek shelter immediately!"



Showers are moving NNW, and expecting more to develop as the afternoon goes on. Showers/storms are making their way into Ventura County . We haven't been seeing much accumulation, but stronger storms have produced frequent lightning.

A low pressure system to the southwest of the state will lift into the region Monday, bringing moisture and instability into Southwest California. There is a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms over Ventura and L.A. county starting late this afternoon through tonight, with the best chances over the interior mountains and valleys. Storms that form will be capable of creating lightning with very little rainfall and gusty downdraft winds. Any lightning that occurs will have a chance of fire ignition due to the unseasonably dry fuels across the region. Anyone planning outdoor activities in the region needs to keep an eye to the sky and monitor the latest National Weather Service forecasts and warnings. If you hear thunder or see lightning, immediately seek shelter indoors or in a hard top vehicle.

Here's surfing photos from Sunday, October 3rd at Topanga.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Body Glove.

These are just a few of the 50+ photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the complete gallery is down below.
















You can find about 50 more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Topanga - Sunday 10-3-2021 Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots from this photographer?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.