Get Your Surf On Blog
Learn to Swim!
We cannot stress enough the importance of having strong swimming skills when entering the ocean. The ocean is a dynamic environment, meaning that it changes constantly. Waves and currents can change drastically in a matter of seconds and can turn a relatively harmless...
Flag Conditions
The Los Angeles County Lifeguards use different flags that are posted on the beach and or left flying from the lifeguard towers to designate appropriate and safe areas for swimming, surfing, and other recreational activities. LA County Lifeguards use black ball and...
Water Termperature
The water temperature in Southern California generally varies between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the time of the year. The California Current is a large ocean current, which dives down the coastline of California from the frigid water of the North...
Submerged Rocks and Reef
Submerged rocks in the ocean are rocks that lay beneath the water's surface. Similarly, a reef is a strip or ridge of rocks, sand, or coral that rises to or near the surface of a body of water. Submerged rocks and reefs are common at Southern California beaches such...
Rip Currents
Rip Currents are common at any beach that is exposed to breaking surf and are the number one cause of rescues that lifeguards perform each year along the coast. They can be extremely dangerous by pulling unsuspecting swimmers and surfers into situations where they are...
What is a Turtle Roll and How to Do It?
Paddling Out on a Longboard with the Turtle Roll When you’re beginning to surf, or indeed learning any sport, the basics always need to come first. When surfing, it’s particularly important. Safety on the water is paramount. Whether you’re improving your stamina for...
Facts about Surfing
Did you know surfboards are 95% lighter today compared to wooden ancestors? Our fun infographic provides several interesting facts about surfing that you may not know.
Ocean Safety
The beaches in Southern California are wonderful places to spend a day, whether it is swimming, surfing, exploring tide-pools, or any of the other many activities. By always following a few simple safety tips you can prevent some of the more common accidents and...