If you’re stuck in the office today and didn’t get a chance to check out the surf, I was out at Salt Creek and pulled together a slideshow of the action.
Waves were fun, and word is there’s more on the way - so you might want to start developing a cough to convince your boss you need to be out of the office for a bit. Here’s some snaps from earlier today, and check out the full slideshow here.
About a thousand people showed up for the inaugural “Rip Curl Surfboards in the Sand” event in Huntington Beach on Saturday, an event to raise awareness and funding for protecting the coast.
The event was a photo op collaboration by Transworld Surf, and will be published in the mag. Participants gave some money to be in the event, which will in turn go to various environmental causes.
Check out a slideshow of the event.
The Hurley Pro gave surf fans the opportunity to watch the best surfers in the world battle it out right here at Trestles as they try to gain points on the ASP World Tour.
Spectators got to the sand early, finding a place among the cobblestones to watch the contest. Umbrellas dotted the sand to keep people cool during the warm September day.
About 5,000 people showed up on the sand to watch as Australian’s Mick Fanning won against Ventura’s Dane Reynolds, who had a stellar performance through the entire contest.
Check out some of our photos from the surf scene on Saturday:
And here’s more photos from the OC Register, and a video below by Steve Zylius:
If you surf and you want to help out the environment and be a part of history then listen to this. Rip Curl is putting on an event called Surfboards in the Sand. It’s a historic photo opportunity to celebrate surf culture and to help raise funds for the Surfrider Foundation and the Orange County Coastkeeper.
Surf legend Peter “PT” Townend is expected to be joined by thousands of surfers with their boards. The Surfboards in the Sand photograph will be shot by, and published in Transworld Surf Magazine and other international publications.
Anybody can be a part of this historic photo shoot. Advanced online registration is only $10 per person or $20 on the day of the event.
There will also be live entertainment, free gifts, a free one year subscription to Transworld Surf Magazine and a free event t-shirt if you sign up online before September 10, 2009.
When: Saturday September 19, 2009 at 6:30 a.m
Where: Huntington Beach Pier
I went down to check out the PacSun Battle of the Brands contest in Huntington Beach, and as expected, the sand was packed.
Keep posted on more about the contest later (O’Neill took home the win), but in the meantime check out these photos I snapped of people who came out to Surf City to beat the heat. And check out Sciencedude’s write up about how smokin’ hot it got out there today.
The swell dropped a bit on Friday, with a lot of people saying “you should have been here yesterday, it was amazing!”
Well, there were still plenty of waves coming through in Newport Beach this morning. I started out at the Point, then cruised down to the Wedge to see what was happening.
I shot down to Doheny State Beach this morning to snap some photos of people who went out for a surf today as the swell continues.
Sometimes you get a good day, like over the weekend in Newport Beach. Today was a bit of a bummer, with messy, sloppy conditions. But still, it was fun to watch these surfers take on the waves, and battle through the strong currents and whitewash.
Also took some snaps of people hanging on the beach, the lucky ones who got to beat the heat by heading to the coast.
Check out these photos of the surf today, in case you were stuck behind your desk and you missed it:
Each week, I’ll be out exploring a new spot on OC’s coastline, snapping shots and giving tips about the beach. I’d love for readers to get involved, so if you have a suggestion/tip, add them into the comments area below.
Check out photos I snapped today at Seal Beach.
Seal Beach, Orange County’s northernmost beach, is one of the few that still has a quaint feel. Expect families and college students here, with mostly gentle waves. It’s one of the few that has an old school wooden pier, with a statue of a seal greeting people who take a relaxing stroll.
Where to eat:
There’s a Ruby’s at the end of the pier that offers great sandwiches and soups, and you can’t beat the view. Right across from the pier, Bogart’s coffee shop is perfect for a few snacks, and they have wireless if you want to plug in to work from the beach. Farther up Main Street, you definitely don’t want to miss Nick’s for a breakfast burrito, best for after a morning surf session.
Surf:
Seal Beach is a great beginner’s or longboard spot, with an easy break north of the pier. If you want lessons, contact M & M Surf Lessons. There’s also a less crowded spot near the San Gabriel River, parking at First and Ocean. Beware of sting rays in the area.
What to do for cheap:
Each Wednesday until Sept. 2, they have a concert at the pier from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s free to attend, and a great relaxing way to spend a weeknight with family or friends.
Parking:
Both sides of the pier, $3 for two hours.
Want more on this beach? Check out this Beach Wiki that will give you tons of great tips on the area.
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