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From the Issue #20
Sick Surfing Destinations
Check out our top 5 picks
By Jono Boysen, our in-house extreme sport dude (and top Canadian wakeboarder)
GAS CHAMBERS
WHERE: USA, Oregon (north).
Located in Pacific
City at Cape Kiwanda.
EXPERIENCE: Experienced surfers
FREQUENCY: Regular
TYPE: Sandbar, and moves to the left
NORMAL LENGTH: Long (150–300 m)
SWELL SIZE: Starts working at 3–5 ft.
and holds up
to 12 plus ft.
CROWDS: During the week there are few people,
but during the weekend it gets crowded.
Watch
out for sharks.
RENTALS: Cruise the streets and you might
find a
small surf shop.
OTHER INFO: This is a regional classic. Don't miss it!
HONOLUA BAY
WHERE: USA, Hawaii, Maui
EXPERIENCE: Experienced surfers
FREQUENCY: Very consistent (150 days a year)
TYPE: Point-break, moving to the right with a
reef bottom
NORMAL LENGTH: Normal (50–150 m), on long
days (150–300 m)
SWELL SIZE: Starts working at 3–5 ft. and holds up
to 12 plus ft.
CROWDS: Few people during the week and a small
crowd on weekends.
RENTALS: It’s Hawaii; you’re bound to find
something on every corner
OTHER INFO: The place is beautiful, but watch out
for the whales that sometimes beach themselves.
If you’re lucky, you’ll hear them talking
underwater. This is a great break when it's firing.
Truly world class.
MALIBU
WHERE: USA, California, L.A. County.
EXPERIENCE: All surfers
FREQUENCY: World class. Very consistent (150
days a year)
TYPE: Point-break, moving to the right
NORMAL LENGTH: Long (150–300 m)
SWELL SIZE: Starts working at less than 3 ft.,
getting bigger and bigger
CROWDS: As it is a public accessed beach, you can
expect it to always be crowded, no matter what
day of the week it is.
RENTALS: Cali is also known for its surfing
worldwide, with tons of surf shops and board
rentals. Take a stroll on the boardwalk and see
what you can find.
OTHER INFO: Right near L.A., this is a tourist
destination, so expect lots of people on the beach.
WEST END
WHERE: USA, Northeast, Long Island, N.Y.
EXPERIENCE: Experienced surfers
FREQUENCY: Very consistent (150 days a year)
TYPE: Breakwater/ jetty, moving to the right
NORMAL LENGTH: Short (less then 50 m)
SWELL SIZE: Starts working at 3–5 ft. and holds up
to 12 plus ft.
CROWDS: During the week, it’s empty. If you’re a
weekend warrior, accept small crowds.
OTHER INFO: Lots of hazards to look out for: rips,
rocks, man-made danger (buoys, etc.), locals,
and sharks.
COCOA BEACH PIER
WHERE: USA, Southeast, North Florida, about an
hour outside Orlando
EXPERIENCE: All surfers
FREQUENCY: Regular
TYPE: Beach-break that moves to the
left and
right, sand bottom
NORMAL LENGTH: Short (less than 50 m),
on a
good day (50–150 m)
SWELL SIZE: Starts working at less than 3 ft. and
holds up to 6 plus ft.
CROWDS: Weekend crowds, but during the week
it’s less crowded. Don’t be afraid to check it out
even though you’re looking to lounge on the
beach and meet lots of people.
RENTALS: Cocoa Beach is known for Ron Jon Surf
Shop, which is the biggest in the world. A board
will run you about $30 US. However, if you look
around the area, there are other surf shops with
cheaper rates and some offer lessons.
OTHER INFO: Since it’s close to Orlando, you can
check out Disneyworld and Universal Studios
3 of our Faze Surfergirls that we sent to Tobago for a week!
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