The high pressure system that was keeping winds at bay the last few days broke down today and Southern California saw a marine layer settle in.  Tomorrow the swell should back off a bit but conditions are suppose to clean back up as well.  Things are still looking promising for this weekend as well, so stay loose out there and get ready…

The beaches in town were wedging, and still offered up some fun peaks after the marine layer filled in

Most of California saw good surf once again today along with excellent conditions, especially here in San Clemente.  The first of the two majors swells forecast to hit our coast should continue to fill in overnight and tomorrow sould see solid overhead plus surf a top spots.  Watch out for extreme tides tomorrow with the full moon and plan your session accordingly. Take care out there and have fun!

California is another state of mind

The swell picked back up today in Southern California, with chest to head high surf at most spots. Once again it was just a picture perfect day, with temperatures in the seventies and clean conditions. It is so nice to have a good run of surf and there is still plenty more to come…

All lined up and ready to go

Fun one with nobody on it

5`7 Aviso Grasshopper in action

Cottons Point looking toward Dana Point

Instant classic, Aviso Grasshopper

Aviso Round Nose Fish sighting

Today saw another beautiful day here in San Clemente, with slightly smaller surf on tap at most spots. It looks as though this week could be pretty interesting though from the looks of things.  Reports are still a little hazy, but so far here is how things look to be shaping up for Southern California. Tomorrow expect fun surf in the chest high range, depending on location.

Tuesday and into Wednesday we should have a fairly large NW swell hitting the coast. Stand out spots could see solid overhead surf from this swell. We could then see and an even larger NW pound the coast next weekend if the models hold up. I will be back tomorrow with more, but here are a few shots from this past weekend!

Sand bars are all primed up after the recent rains

Another classic California day

The Aviso Grasshopper, quickly becoming my new favorite board!

Sunset at Dogpatch

Today we were blessed with some fun waves and amazing weather here in Southern California.  The waves were in the waist to chest high range , and my new Aviso Grasshopper was working insane! I am off to the closing party for the Rib Trader, a local watering hole that has been in San Clemente for as long as I can remember, that has finally had to call it quits.  Hope you all have a great night, take care and go get some waves tomorrow…

Aviso Grasshopper!

Epic conditions combined with fun surf

The weekend is here and out west in California we are expecting a beautiful weekend as high pressure sets up over the area.  Also there should be surf up and down the coast to really top it off! Here are some shots of Donavon from our friend Naki to help put you in the mood for a groovy weekend…

Rocking out in Japan

Such a cool shot

Donavon getting groovy on the 5`9 Doc Aviso!

Just came across these classic shots of a few of my good  friends down in Mexico. Thats Ian on the far left with his 5`5 Aviso RNF, David, Pete and Fito on the right with the 6`1 JJ Aviso. I hope to be back down there very shortly myself boys!

The Crew

Breathtaking!

The waves were flat here today in town but it gave me a chance to get some work done, which should in turn lead to some more time in the water when this next swell comes through in a few days. I am so amped to surf again on my new Grasshopper that it has invaded my dreams. Also I wanted to send out a Happy Birthday to our good friend Dave Woods down in Pacific Beach. Go check him out at his shop Rail 2 Rail, right down by the roller coaster.  Thanks for checking in and have a beautiful day!

Mr Woods on our tour a few years back through the dirty south

David, Emery, and I. We love you brother!

I had the chance to run down to Lowers for an hour today and get a few waves on the new Aviso Grasshopper. The waves were small but I was excited to try out my new board so my friend and I decided to rush it anyway.  When we got there there were only two people out, and both ended up geting out right away. Even though the waves were small it was so great to get in the water and surfing Lowers by ourselves always makes for an amazing day. I rode the new 5`7 Aviso Grasshopper by Cole and it worked great in the less than impressive surf. I rode it as a three fin (thruster) today, and cant wait to ride it next as a quad once I get some new fins tomorrow. Be back with more soon,  hope you have a great evening!

Aviso Grasshopper at the Lowers drop off

Not too many waves, but I still had a chance to get a few on my new Grasshopper!

Lower Trestles

Donavon is on tour over in Japan right now, and took a break from promoting his new album Glow to get in a few waves with the NakiSurf crew. Here are a few shots of Donavon on the Aviso New Toy by Doc!

Donavon in his new ride

Double fisted

Slashing up a little wedge on the 5`9 Doc Aviso

Soul arch

The golden hour

The crew

Naki and friend

Glow tour going on now in Japan!