Tasty or what?  Drive South earlier this weeks yields delicious variety of succelent tubes.


Southern-Hemi Swells Continue to Light Up South Coast

A brief drive down the coast on Tuesday revealed that Southern-Hemi swell energy had reached its peak, and every South-facing spot that I passed was firing (and I mean every!).  What a treat this has been, a nice run of quality Summer surf  following arguably the worst Winter season in history.  The best news is that the prospects for this to continue are more than favorable, as El Niño has taken up residence in the Eastern Pacific.



If there was any doubt about the possible retuen of El Niño, here's the most recent public statement from NOAA.


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Surf Happens to Host Surf Day Benefit For Child Cancer Victims Saturday
Second installment of "Ohana Sessions" to celebrate "Spirit of Aloha"



Chris Keet, founder of Surf Happens writes "Our summer is in full swing with our camps going off for the next twelve weeks along with private and group lessons, and our Ohana Sessions. I can hardly believe that this is our tenth summer of operating... kids that were ten when they started surfing with us are now 20... half a lifetiime for them, almost a third for me..

Anyway, I am sending you the press release for our Ohana Session #2 happening this coming Saturday June 20th @ Santa Claus Lane. For the fourth straight year we are hosting a learn to surf day for kids and their families afflicted by cancer. It is so amazing to see the healing power of the ocean in the smiles of these brave kids.

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Honor the Ocean & Your Dad: International Surfing Day/Father's Day Beach Clean-up Sponsored by Surfrider Santa Barbara this Sunday

The Santa Barbara Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, in conjunction with Surfrider National, celebrates International Surfing Day and Father's Day with a beach clean-up at Rincon County Beach Park, Sunday June 21, at 10:00 am at upper parking lot.  Join us for this fun and rewarding event to clean the beach and honor the ocean and our fathers.  Free giveaway of T-shirts and surf gear to those who collect the most trash!  Post clean-up surf at Rincon (waves permitting). Event open to all public (not just dads and kids).  All ages welcome.

WHAT: International Surfing Day/Father's Day Beach Clean-up
WHEN: Sunday, June 21, 10:00 am
WHERE: Rincon County Beach Park, Hwy 101 at Bates Road exit
WHO: All are welcome
WHY: In recognition of International Surfing Day (Saturday, June 20) and Father's Day, Surfrider Foundation, Santa Barbara Chapter and members of the public will combine efforts to clean the beach at Rincon County Beach Park.

Contact: Sandy Lejeune (805.450.2023)
Chair, Santa Barbara Chapter
Surfrider Foundation

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Help Support the Carp Skate Park Initiative

We are committed to creating a quality skate environment for the citizens and the City of Carpinteria. The progressively designed skatepark will invite skaters and families together in a recreational setting that is enjoyable and safe.
Visit http://www.carpskatepark.org/ for more information!