Rock Pile
Rock Pile, Laguna Beach, California, USA Along the rocky shores of Laguna Beach sets a cove that stands alone as THE ROCKIEST. Here swells from all directions culiminate to create a fine right handed wave. A wave that can, on big days throw just like the best. Use extreme caution when surfing, the submarines abound my friends! About the Break An obvious right that pulls from the largest rock in the cove along the north (actually west) side, moves across the open cove, and then collides with the rocks along the south (east) side. Location In Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, California View Larger...
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Churches Beach, California, USA A military beach with beautiful right handed peelers. About the Break Location
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San Elijo State Park, California, USA In beautiful Cardiff California, … Location
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Mompiche, Esmeraldas, Ecuador A beautiful point break that finally comes to rest as a beautiful sandy beach break at the south end of a massive cove within a quite fishing village. The Point The Beach Break The Village Location View Larger...
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Punta Cabras, Baja California, Mexico A beautiful & magical place of peace and war. Punta Cabras cuts the Baja shoreline and provides two very unique surf spots.  To the north, the large cove provides high exposure to any western swell, creating the heavy waves Cabras is known for, while to the south, both the size and direction of the cove creates a magical set of circumstances that have the ability to push through some delightful little treats. Extreme Caution should be used when approaching, paddling out, and dropping in at either of these spots as the shoreline can be littered with rough boulders, rip-currents, and heavy tidal swings. The North Cove “A heavy wave, suitable for the most serious surfer with an inside that is fun for beginners.” The north cove takes heavy thick waves and throws them at the shore. Where the sand dunes meet the sandy flats runs a small seasonal creek. This creek pushes out enough sand during the year to maintain a bar that divides the waves giving both a lane and some peel to the waves in this section. Waves south of the arroyo give a short left into the lane, however south of this, in front of the dunes, the heavy sets are walled out. Waves north of the arroyo are divided again into sections. Just north of the arroyo is a heavy wave that delivers a soft right, a softer mirror of the south-side left into the lane. The next section north is generally walled out, but opens into an attenuated bottom shape which gives small swell good shape inside. It also serves to give beginner white wash in heavier swell **CAUTION** there are many rocks and boulders inside, most can be seen at low tide. The final section of the Punta Cabras North Cove is for heavy waves. As swell begins to round the point, swell is captured and focused along the north-most edge of the cove. This author has seen waves up to 15-18 in this section. During heavy swell, the arroyo lane closes out. The only paddle out is along the north edge of the cove, meare feet off the sharp tide-pool rocks. The cove moves almost all the water south with reckless abandon. In the line up, it’s not uncommon to continuously paddle north to stay in position. However, some of the water is pushed along the north edge dragging any floating surfer with it and preventing swell from cresting. (Think Steamers in Santa Cruz) Camping Easy parking is along the bluffs at the north end of the North-Cove. It’s also feasible to camp just along the arroyo near the beach. Both have easy beach access. Be prepared to extricate a vehicle from sand if you’re camping along the arroyo, as there are many soft spots along the dirt road leading to the beach. The South Cove The South Cove is widely surfed and easy to access. There is a large house that sits atop the bluff, and sometimes there is a fee to park on the bluff. Access is a short walk down the bluff. Outside swell can keep good shape into the cove, but can also mush-out or wall-up inside. Sometimes a short left-handed peel or left-handed wall-break can be had along the South edge of the South Cove. Location View Larger...
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Got a Damaged Board? Is your board dinged, cracked, broken? Is it really your buddy’s and they’re out of town and you’ve got to cover it up before they get back otherwise you’re dead for taking the board to Baja without asking permission first? Here’s a short guide to ‘ding repair’ though this guide is only effective with much practice… so get out there and wreck some boards so you’ll get good at fixing them. Otherwise, buy a foamie. *SPECIAL NOTE* Epoxy Boards use a very simialr technique. However, it is necessary that you use a resin that is specific for your epoxy board. Though the fill, set, and smothing process is the same, your ingredients will be different. We will shortly have some better information on Epoxy board repair as they are quickly becomming a second board standard. Thank you for your patience. Solar Cure Method Buy Solor Cure Resin Make sure the sun is out and is shining on your board. Carefully cut away the fiberglass of the entire damaged area. Remove the whole damaged area, but be careful not to do any more damage by cutting into the foam of your board or peeling away undamaged fiberglass. Apply Solor Cure Resin. Using a popscile stick shape the resin into the damaged area until it becomes tacky and keeps it’s shape. After the resin cures sand till smooth and even with the original glass using progressivly finer grit sandpaper, careful not to damage the original glass. Surf later that day. Tip: When applying the resin, it’s better to put too much on than too little. You can always sand off the excess. However, don’t spill any anywhere else on your board. Snapped Nose Tip: When fixing a snapped nose you should find some popsicle sticks, about 4 should do. Sharpen both sides of the sticks, put them in the foam of your board to reconnect the nose to the body. Make sure your careful, don’t ruin the foam. Once the nose is reconnected, you can start to lay the fiberglass on your board. The sticks will make the nose stronger than when it was brand new. Warnings: Be very careful mixing and using the resin and catalyst. Use only as...
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Cross Training to Surf Cross Training is another way to stay fit and in good surf condition. Here are some different suggestions: Snowboarding (when it’s snowing):  Some Local venues are Mt. Lemmon, Sunrise, & Snowbowl.  Check out our sister orginization, The Elevation Ski & Snowboard Club Skateboarding (when it’s not raining):  The Ott Family YMCA Skatepark is local and accessible.  There are also skateboards, such as the Carve Board, which are designed specifically for surf, and snow, cross-training.  Check out our sister organization, The UA Longboarders Club Any other suggestions for cross...
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