Monday, March 24, 2025

The Waves of Los Angeles

 

The waves of Los Angeles are not easy. You got to be ready for the wave of your life, or the beating of your life. I'm not talking about localism, although that's a thing in some breaks. I'm talking about the unpredictability of the waves, the lack of trust that a wave will hold up, the rush when everything lines up perfectly, and you get an unbelievable ride. Check this out: 


A seldom seen day of great barrels and tons of talent in Los Angeles. For this mission I headed to the beach to film some insane waves. It was raining steadily all day but I managed to find a little shelter to keep me and my equipment dry. I doubt we'll see another day as good as this for a while. Thanks for watching. I'm Brad Jacobson and I'll sea ya on the sand. Music (in order): Ooyy (first 2), Loving Caliber, Sven Lindvall and Torii Wolf.


Sunday, March 9, 2025

No Bad Tides Pre Surf Meditation

 

I've been battling some surf related PTSD so I created this Pre Surf Meditation to help get that groove back. It's a quick 5 minute video and covers everything that a recovering surfer or a new surfer needs to boost confidence and wave count. Let me know what might be missing and maybe I'll add it to the next version. Check it out: 


This video is for entertainment purposes only. Please don't operate heavy machinery or do anything that requires your attention so you can zone out and completely enjoy this Pre Surf Mediation. This Pre Surf Mediation is here to help you boost you confidence both in and out of the water. It works best if you listen to it before and after every surf session! More surf tips at


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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Cyclone Alfred: Surfers Ride The Waves Of A Lifetime!


 

Cyclone Alfred hits Australia and creates the waves of a lifetime. This could be a surfers dream or it could be a life threatening nightmare. Any way you look at it these waves are hard to ignore. Check this out: 


As Tropical Cyclone Alfred slowly tracks west, 200 kilometres east of Brisbane, surfers are chasing the large swells. Subscribe to 10 News First to get the latest updates and breaking news: https://bit.ly/37DDbL1 #cyclone #cyclonealfred #tropicalcyclone #tropicalcyclonealfred #waves #queensland #naturaldisaster Join the conversation and follow us on: Twitter:   / 10newsfirst   Facebook:   / 10newsfirst   Instagram:   / 10newsfirst   TikTok:   / 10newsfirst  


Jack Robinson and Joel Parkinson head out for a last session before the cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast. Please SUBSCRIBE and support the channel. If you see yourself in any of our videos, then please email: rawsurfing@gmail.com and we'll send you a link to download your surf clip in high resolution. Also follow us on: Instagram: @rawsurfingaustralia Facebook: Raw Surfing


Cyclone Alfred Hits Hard - Cyclone Alfred moved direction and the swell had more east in it and was more organised , and freight train sets were rolling down the point , for everyone who made it outback and had the balls to take a bomb set it could be the ride of your life .... Kirra Point - Coolangatta Gold Coast Queensland Australia Cyclone Alfred Filmed Monday 3 March 2025


Cyclone Afred continues to deliver incredible waves to South East Queensland. Today was as good as it gets at the famous Aussie point break. Featuring Harley Walters, Thomas Carvalho, Julian Wilson, Dane Henry, Laurie Towner, Jack Robinson, Dakota Walters, Dion Atkinson, Kieren Perrow, Liam O’Brien, Mikey McDonagh #swellevent #surfing #cyclonealfred #cyclonealfred Filmed by: Owen Milne, Lachy Ross, Nimai Strickland Thumbnail Image: Andrew Shield


Waves of up to 10m have been recorded off parts of Brisbane and the Gold Coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred now sits directly east of the south-east Qld coast. Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube and hit the bell to see new videos ► http://bit.ly/gdnaustraliasubs The large swells have inundated parts of Bribie Island, an island that provides a protective barrier from the open ocean for areas near Caloundra and Golden Beach. Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates and latest news ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia... ‘Be prepared’: Tropical Cyclone Alfred changes direction and heads towards Queensland coast ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia... When and where is Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to hit? Here’s what you need to know ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia... Full coverage of Tropical Cyclone Alfred ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia... Website ► https://theguardian.com/au Facebook ►   / theguardianaustralia   Instagram ►   / guardianaustralia   Twitter ►   / guardianaus   TikTok ►   / guardianaustralia   LinkedIn ►   / guardianaustralia  


Weekend trip up to Double island with the boys. Turns out the surf was absolutely off tap, and pumping all weekend. Everyone was having a great time and getting tubed off their heads. Hope everyone scored! Follow our instagrams: @tobias.vano @lachie.porter


Monday, February 24, 2025

Is Kelly Slater the GOAT - Spoiler Alert - YES.

There's so much to learn from a surf legend like Kelly Slater. Here's a closer look at what has made him the GOAT of competitive surfing.


GOAT's don't come much GOATier than Kelly Slater. With a career spanning over 40 years and 11 World Championships, Kelly isn’t just one of the oldest pros in the game—he’s also one of the most dominant athletes of any discipline, ever. But Kelly's path to greatness wasn't easy. From a turbulent family life and bankruptcy to fierce competition, Slater faced countless challenges on his journey to the top. This is the story of how Kelly Slater changed surfing forever. Shout out to WSL, Quicksilver, and Taylor Steele for capturing many of the iconic moments in this legend's life.


Friday, February 14, 2025

4 Videos To Get You Stoked On Longboarding

 

Here are four videos to get you stoked on long boarding! Check these out:

Super skilled, some of them highly competitive, the young men of Byron Bay seem like any little pack of Australian surfers over the generations. They rip, they vibe off each other, and they live in one of the best places on earth. But as Clem captures in this very sweet piece, while their style of surfing looks as playful as anything we’ve ever seen, they take it very seriously. They’re trying to up the ante on classic style, the thing Kai Ellice-Flint calls “full of grace, hands were down … relaxed.” In other words, effortless. It’s a style of surfing that’s always at risk of vanishing in a hectic, crowded world, but this crew is keeping it alive and thriving with the help of their friends. “We definitely bonded through surfing because we were like-minded surfers,” says Kai. “We all had an interest in riding longboards at the time, or alternative craft. We don’t get to surf enough — I wish we could surf a little more together. But having friends that surf at such a high calibre is such a treat.” Filming, interviewing and editing by Clementine Bourke. Featuring: Kahu Andronicus, Kai Ellice-Flint, Myles Doughman, Jack Entwhistle, Jack Lynch, Christian “Wispy” Barker, and Ryan Conklin.


Saxon Wilson and Greyson Messier on a wild kangaroo chase in search of waves on the Eastern coast of Australia.


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