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Sep 15, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Brad Jacobson

    The Wedge, Newport Point, and Malibu: 40 Minutes of Hurricane Marie Chaos and Carnage (opens the original)

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    When Hurricane Marie sent a powerful swell toward Southern California, I knew I had to chase it. Over the course of several days, I filmed some of the biggest and most challenging surf I’ve seen in a long time — starting at a fickle Newport Beach point break that only comes alive a handful of times each year, then heading to the Wedge, and finally ending the swell at Malibu. Some surfers found the wave of a lifetime. Others… well, let’s just say things didn’t exactly go according to plan. This e

  2. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Brad Jacobson

    15 Minutes of Firing Newport Beach (opens the original)

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    There are good days at the beach… and then there are days like this. Newport Beach, California came alive with perfect barrels, incredible surfing, heavy wipeouts, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you why Southern California is so special. From the quiet moments before the first paddle out to the chaos of surfers pushing their limits, this was one of those rare days that everyone on the sand will remember. But this isn’t just a surf highlight reel. It’s a look at the feeling of spending a

  3. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Brad Jacobson

    'The Last Great Summer Day': A Tribute to How Fast It All Flies By (opens the original)

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    The South Bay is quintessential Southern California. The weather and the water are warm enough during the summer that you can’t not trunk it. Most of the beaches are small, closed out, and crowded more days than they’re firing, but somehow a longboard and warm water turn those mornings into the most fun sessions you’ll ever have. Plus, knowing what fall and winter can bring to those same spots reminds us it’s temporary anyway. Suddenly, you’re leaning into it. And it’ll all be gone soon. This ed

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