This guy was rolling around on the beach on the north side at Scripps from 3:49-3:57… so weird. Hope he’s okay.

Shout out to the guy at Crystal pier today that almost killed me 🤙

I'm a relatively new surfer and I've been told just North of PB pier is a great spot for beginners. I've been going to this spot for a couple months now and I love it, except for today.

The waves were pretty rough and maybe 4-5ft.. I saw all the other surfers in front of me lining up on the waves and I stayed out of their way. Just as I was going under a really big wave to avoid it , I get hit HARD in the back of the neck with a pointy fishtail board. The guy riding was the ONLY person ripping up the waves while everyone else in the water was pretty intermediate. I did not see him at all as I was doing my best to avoid everyone.

Once I stood back up in the water I noticed i had gotten hit and stood still for a moment as dizziness started setting in. Holding back tears I saw the guy who's board had hit me. I looked at him in like...shock and he said "did my board hit you"? I said "yeah I think so I think I'm in shock?" (heard a flat-line and the world started moving in slo-mo for a moment). He seemed to laugh, shrug and paddle back out into the water. No apology or asking if I was ok???

I went in and checked in with the lifeguard to make sure I was ok. After I was assessed and could still feel all my limbs I told the lifeguards I was ok and sat down for a few minutes before I went back out.

When I went back out after that happened the SAME guy continued to surf towards me and in the direction I was trying to surf out to, insistently cutting me off , despite how much I moved over to get out of his way.

I then realized I was being bullied. I caught a wave back in and called my mom who's an experienced surfer.

I never knew this before but there ARE those people out there that try to scare/intimidate/hurt newbies and keep them out of the water as they think they need the entire beach to catch a wave? I also didn't know I could have reported him to the lifeguards for the safety of myself and others. I also wasn't expecting to get hurt like that and someone be so inconsiderate and basically laugh at the fact they hurt me?

Long story short, you live and you learn

That was my first experience with a territorial(a-hole) surfer and I'm sure it won't be my last but I'm glad I know what precautions to take now and I'm now aware that there are people like that in the water.

Stay safe, respect other surfers.. #Mahalo 🤙

Hello dudes and dudettes,

I recently purchased the Haze folding eBike at Costco (https://www.costco.com/jetson-haze-electric-bike.product.4000025081.html) in hopes of using it to easily ride backup the Blacks Beach lifeguard road, but it failed to live up to my expectations.
On my test ride without the extra weight and drag of a surfboard and a wetsuit, this eBike required 4 stops because the motor shut off automatically due to usage limits... yes, I was pedaling a lot as well.

Since it does not serve my purpose, I'm returning it and now I'm in search for another option.
Anyone here that uses a eBike for this purpose? I'm interested in recommendations.

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Cheers!

Yes, I’m sure the first response will be drink lots of water and pee in it.

Hopefully, now that that’s out of the way.

I bought a full length 3/2 wetsuit last year. I have 3mm booties. And have some gloves.

I am planning to buy a hood.

Beyond that, what else can I do to help me stay a little warmer in my wetsuit?

Ideas I’ve had or seen elsewhere, but wasn’t certain if they’d work:

• wear a rash guard or 1-2mm neoprene vest under my wetsuit. I’m thinking wearing something outside of my wetsuit wouldn’t help. I already have these items so it wouldn’t cost me anything.

• Wear a pair of polyester/quick dry leggings under my wetsuit

• wear socks. This sounds kinda suspect, but I’ve seen other crazy ideas work

Any other mostly serious suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

p.s. - If you’re gonna be toxic or a troll in the comments, kindly downvote and go on your way.

Wife forgot to tie down and board fell off near Scripps lot. She realized 10 min later and circled back and it was gone.

Hydro full 9’1 epoxy, pretty old faded had a 8 inch blue single fin if anyone sees it pop up anywhere…

Pretty quick for someone to grab it but 🤷‍♂️

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https://reddit.com/link/wfa0va/video/px16nepvrif91/player

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Tourmaline 2022 06 29 am

Hey everybody, I just wanted to reach out to see if anyone could help. On Thursday July 21st at around 4 pm, I lost a GoPro Hero 10 Black while surfing on Law Street Beach. I was probably 25 yards off shore and the current was moving towards the north side of the beach. It was also high tide. If anyone comes across it or heard someone talk about finding one, please please please reach out. The camera was on a black head strap, in a waterproof case, and filming when I lost it. I will give a $300 reward to anyone that finds it. Thank you!

Hey SD, I’m gonna be in San Diego for one day this Thurs. Anyone want to surf?

I’ll need to rent a board. Do I need a wetsuit too? Wasn’t planning on packing one. Coming from NJ.

Any advice appreciated.

Beginner surfer here, just finished up a 5-class package with a local surf school. Looking for a more personalized coaching experience to better understand surf forecasting, selecting the right board/location and build on mechanics and techniques. Strong swimmer, good conditioning, good kinesthetic awareness(Pilates/Yoga instructor)

Does anyone know the answer to this? I've noticed between surfing Mission Beach (just along the beach, not up against the jetty or anything, I get that the jetty can magnify the waves in that spot), the waves almost always seem to be a bit bigger, steeper and more powerful at MB than at PB. My understanding of this stuff is obviously pretty weak, but looking at a map of the bathymetry, it doesn't seem particularly different between the two spots and they're basically part of the same strip, facing the same direction. Am I imagining this or is it a thing and why does it happen?

https://preview.redd.it/192i8xqemwx81.png?width=885&format=png&auto=webp&s=5156c6904560e6c68dfd8c1bf0133698227116e6

https://youtu.be/H5d0xgTtYss

The purpose of me posting these videos of the surfers having fun, is that the riders might recognize themselves and they are welcome to share the videos with their family and friends :-)

In time I hope to improve my skill and provide better quality shots.

Have FUN!

https://youtu.be/rDStJHPA0uw

The purpose of me posting these videos of the surfers having fun, is that the riders might recognize themselves and they are welcome to share the videos with their family and friends :-)

In time I hope to improve my skill and provide better quality shots.

Have FUN!

https://youtu.be/1kqpZIGBalg

https://youtu.be/_JqvOJO-bNo

2022 03 01 Forgot my specs couldnt see!

https://youtu.be/zzTPHGn9cXk

The purpose of me posting these videos of the surfers having fun, is that the riders might recognize themselves and they are welcome to share the videos with their family and friends :-)

In time I hope to improve my skill and provide better quality shots.

Have FUN!

https://youtu.be/tLCuEMcpLXg