Longtime cliff observers maintain unofficial but widely respected assessment protocols for daily conditions Informal Assessment Community Develops Sophisticated Protocols A dedicated community of longtime Palos Verdes residents who regularly gather at

Local now begins every session with a sun salutation, to widespread and audible groaning SAN ONOFRE, CA – A previously unremarkable local surfer has discovered yoga, a development his regular lineup

Laguna Beach entrepreneur claims proprietary method identical to “trying hard and being born with good balance” justifies premium pricing of $40,000 Laguna Beach, California Brandon Whitecap, a surf influencer with 1.2 million

Bronze monuments explain right-of-way rules, drop-in consequences, and the concept of reading a wave in 14 languages Long Beach Installs Surf Etiquette Plaques Along Beachfront in Multi-Lingual Awareness Campaign LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Council votes to shield aggressive paddle-battling under preservation law The Malibu City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to designate the act of yelling at out-of-town surfers as a protected cultural practice, placing

New ruling allows breach-of-contract claims against the Pacific A small claims court in Orange County has ruled that surf forecasts are now legally enforceable contracts, opening the door for thousands of

Saquarema, Brazil hosts world’s best surfers in June while California’s breaks run their normal summer programme Satire from Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat. The Brazilian Stop SAQUAREMA, BRAZIL — The VIVO Rio

Exceptional surf conditions benefit both surfers and the businesses that sell information about exceptional surf conditions Satire from Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat. The Pattern and Its Effects LOS ANGELES — The

Local elder delivers comprehensive seminar on hand gesture etymology to man from Omaha Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat report: SANTA CRUZ, CA – A 58-year-old Santa Cruz surfer cornered a

Court rules a single SUP rider now constitutes a corporation, a hazard, and a small sovereign nation VENICE, Calif. — A Los Angeles superior court issued a landmark ruling Monday granting

Self-published document circulated at Venice Beach describes proper protocols for board storage during sessions, includes diagrams, a glossary of 23 terms, a flowchart for determining storage priority during crowded conditions,

Creature Found 1,773 Meters Deep Described as “Adorable,” “Alien,” and “Basically Already Living Rent-Free in My Head” Bohiney Magazine | The London Prat SANTA BARBARA, CA — Scientists announced this week the

Hang Loose Academy founder maintains business model is sustainable and that the remaining 6 percent constitutes proof of concept Bohiney Magazine | The London Prat NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA — A Newport Beach

Contractual Language Reviewed: ‘Standing on Board While Wave Passes Under’ Technically Qualifies The One-Hour Surf Guarantee: A Legal Analysis Pacific Coast Surf School of Malibu, which operates from a van on PCH

Marine Heatwave Drives Elevated Encounters; Officials Issue Closures; Sharks Issue No Comment From Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat. MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — State wildlife officials confirmed Tuesday that shark activity along

Namotu Island Fiji Named World’s Premier Surf Resort; Guests Report Being Welcomed, Which Confuses SoCal Visitors MALIBU, CALIFORNIA — Namotu Island Resort in Fiji — an island so small that guests

Jack Johnson Lands 2026 SURFER Magazine Cover; Millions of People Who Own ‘Brushfire Fairytales’ Pleased NORTH SHORE, OAHU, HAWAII — Jack Johnson, the musician best known for making people feel calm

Lottery, Essay, Cooling-Off Period; Encinitas Backstop In Place Bohiney Magazine and The London Prat file this dispatch from the Pacific salt-and-foam frontier. SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Citing what it described as “lineup

Infrastructure Planning for Olympic Surfing at a Protected Natural Area Is Going Well, Officials Say Bohiney Magazine | The London Prat 50,000 Olympic Spectators Are Coming to Lower Trestles: The Infrastructure Situation SAN

Local Craftsman Says He Will No Longer Accept US Dollars Until the Bank of England Stops Doing What It Is Doing to His Brother in Manchester Reading: Bohiney | The London