Lunada Bay Palos Verdes | Biggest LA Surf since last Winter

The biggest surf to hit CA since last Jan '23 hit today. The next swell is on track for the weekend and is likely to be in the same size class. Swell direction looks even more west, so SoCal could be a little bigger than Thu/Fri.

[@ralphiewigs2208]

When I was a kid (70s), almost all the surfing films/footage were of Hawaii. I was really starved for California footage, but I understood that filming these spots was not feasible. Now I just open the laptop and enjoy the highlights from THAT day. Ha! I guess I sound like an old man. Anyway, thanks for the great footage.

[@frankviterise7333]

I just turned sixty seven grew up Surfing in hawaii So I really know where you're coming from. ! Aloha, and Happy New Year to you and your family.❤ P S My middle name is Ralph.😊

[@jordandotson9354]

It’s extremely crazy how fast the technology got to where it is! I’m in my 30s and still can’t believe the advances I’ve seen in my life. A blessing if used correctly 🙏❤️✝️ God bless you brother, I pray you have an amazing day!

[@tucko11]

California has had huge swells in the past . Im From the 80s but this if definitely one of the biggest swells I can remember .

[@tropocal2343]

@@tucko11 *Take my word for it, (I'm 65 y.o.) the 80s had the biggest & Best* *Story;* *I got Lunada for my 1st time there, 1/3 bigger than this, clean and hollow glass off, in the 80s.* *I just came back from 20'+ Rincon that day, and 40+ Haleiwa days before, the swell I just caught in Oahu was now hitting California.* *The sun was going down, and I saw the locals weren't on the peak, or outside enough for the sets.* *I paddled out past the stink eye, and murmurs, and one of the "Boyz" followed me.* *Just then the biggest set I saw (eyeballed it from cliff for 15 min.) was rolling in, X3 swells blocking out the sun.* *The crowd of 7 was screaming and heading out to get around and over the shoulders, the guy behind me followed, but was about 15 yards back.* *Having respect, I headed for the last, and biggest swell, just beyond the peak, I flipped it around, dug in hard, and shoved into the take off, as the local tried his best to burn me on the shoulder.* *I didn't say a word, but he bitched out and pulled back last second, which was a good thing, because where he was the lip launched freakishly, he would have put on a show.* *It was about 4-6 X overhead, thundering sections (that wanted to kill me) kept hitting about 8 ft to the outside of me, so I kept pulling up under them (X4).* *Soon after, it backed off to being a slopey shoulder wave, kinda like a freeway off-ramp, which I did big GS turns on all the way to the inside.* *I got out, the sun went down, and all those unfriendlies got the Karma Lull.* 👈 *But they all did get the perfect view of me being caved multiple times on the biggest wave (i was told) of the day.* *Tip;* *It's not a good place to go, best let the locals have it.* *I'm always respectful to any locals, even if they're not.* *BTW; Rincon was way better, also, many San Diego reefs will pick up West Swells much better, and there's so many to choose from, especially at Sunset Cliffs, a huge variety.

[@langelle1]

Back in the day, Lunada Bay locals were known to give handies behind the Admiral Risty for $20 when their monthly trust fund check ran out.

[@factchecker6674]

You got ripped off! I got mine for $4 bucks and a cigarette!

[@co8539]

😂😂😂😂

[@shockgtheshawnyboy]

I know this is an inside joke, but I just peed myself laughing

[@aussiedownunder4186]

What do we want to know that F***** Shit for you Moron!!!

[@johnpaulgrahamedean]

You sound like an authoritative figure on the subject. A giver?,...or receiver were you not?😂

[@tobyhale3424]

No foils, no suppers , no jet skis, no music. Bring back localism , then respect will come back . Great wave , great video .

[@SxTxD_KY]

In all the footage I've ever seen of Lunada until now, it looked pretty mushy. I knew it could hold more size...but I didn't know that it ever had a critical section where the lip pitched out like at many of the more renowned spots. It really is a formidable big wave and I have a *tiny* bit more sympathy for the locals now.

[@donh3590]

the location adds on. 'open ocean' power and a river of a current.

[@goofyfoot7106]

😂😂😂

[@radicalrichard11]

I learned to surf here in 01, could never have imagined it looking like this.

[@ebarnard23]

Went by there today! Big crowds watching when the waves are pumping. All was mellow and no fights! Cops were on standby.

[@reddiver7293]

Shout out for calling wave size accurately. So many surf videos greatly exaggerate the size of waves.

[@bonusman]

Yes PV is the spot..well known and always a fav by many. Great vid and scenes.

[@KacyDennis]

Thanks for the footage John. Much appreciated.

[@bwhit716]

Mahalo for the LB footage. Yeah, previous local crew would be after you for it. Nothing secret in Cali anymore, a million surfers, drones everywhere, secrecy is done. Treat everyone with respect. LB and a ton of other spots are all worthy on big swells. Hope the swell last so you can film more 🏄

[@mashdatrashvideos2831]

I like these videos better without music, great job!

[@JanJanitorial-wf5pp]

I’m not fond of the music either. I much prefer silence or the occasional comments by the videographer.

[@toxsickdog]

yeah the sound of the surf is perfect for this video, nice footage of lunada bay, and a few good rides.

[@BigDaddy-hn7oh]

I surfed this place by myself several times in the 70s and 80s when I was born Imy folks had a place right down the street,well it was more open back then,but ended growing up north laguna,and la jolla, those are some big waves thank you for the video, I always showed up by myself I never got hassled once, to me it was just like my breaks except different . But I get where the boys are coming from, so.Cal.is overrun hold your ground protect what's yours . I'm not going anywhere . All the best

[@rsudssudberry1159]

Lived in Redondo surfed rat beach , Malaga cove and lunada bay in the 80's I surfed 10-15 footers out there and it was the best times surfing in my life.i only got that chance a few times but I'll never forget.Looks so good I'm sweating 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙 sudberry

[@KauaiboyRayce]

Cali lookin small'kine like Hanalei??? Stunning footage! Mahalo!

[@travisguide4516]

That looks world class who saw this thick of waves in so cal in a while

[@timothyjmagnus4600]

Than you for the awesome footage. I am up in Oregon on vacay and love it when the giant swells hit the South Bay, especially Lunada. Epic waves, epic filiming.

[@goofyfoot7106]

Really???😂😂😂

[@mgainer91]

Surf's up, dude! Friggin massive waves 🏄

[@donzioldbuddy]

Got the wave of a lifetime at the Bay in 1982…RIP Sal

[@sMVshortMusicVideos]

Impressive to handle that size.

[@mattclark1278]

Great footage. Thanks! I love that ppl were calling this 25-30'(!!!!) at Blacks lol....

[@alienated1183]

Thanks for posting

[@johnanderson3731]

This looks great can someone share a pin can’t wait to surf there - I assume the locals are welcoming ? 🎉

[@JK-vc7ie]

😂

[@Craftinfinite]

Hahaaa

[@artieborko4988]

Dude Lunada Bay! The Bay Bois LOVE meeting new people! Due to the rocks, It’s a great spot for soft tops! When you get out to the peak, find someone who knows the place really well, & stay close! Also ask lots of advice! Finally, don’t be a kook! Yew 🤙

[@tyson9419]

Yeah I showed up today with my sprinter van full of USC first year surfers and our softops. The locals greeted us with coffee n donuts!

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Breaks like this 30 days a year in NorCal, and we don’t have to deal with the jerks living off of daddy‘s money

[@donaldhamilton5345]

Great drone footage .👍😎

[@jeffz1220]

Nice! Heading there in the morning with about 15 friends of mine, should be fun

[@krustysurfer]

I can see why the Palos Verdes crew is protective over this wave. She is a fine wave at size and that is an orderly lineup, unlike swarmi's and other spots that are unregulated and dont even break as well ...looks like Waimea bay on the big ones. Much respect to the chargers and PV crew. Happy 2024

[@user-fg6dj8el8g]

Nice to see PVS in action ❤

[@sanctuaryfortheblondes9755]

Lucky we Earthlings can experience the raw power and beauty of it.

[@williamhanley7031]

Props on being humble about the size.

[@stone34]

Impressive Waves, can't say the same about the surfers. So these are the notorious Lunada Bay Locals? I watched for over 3 minutes and didn't see one turn. WOW, you guys RIPPPP, haaaa.

[@haveaday1812]

Hey, it’s ok man. Not everybody can have the balls to paddle out there. Just like we need women in wartime to replenish supplies, we also need the critics and audience to watch from the shore. You still are fulfilling an essential role.

[@averagejoegrows]

@@haveaday1812if you're one of these bay boyz you're a fuckin kook

[@vf5536]

@@haveaday1812Somebody’s gotta tell them they suck.

[@stone34]

@@haveaday1812 - from the shore? I surfed Black's yesterday. It was plenty big. Where did you surf? I hope you are one of those idiot locals that thinks they rip. Cuz now everyone got to see all you can do is go straight. And women in wartime for supplies... nice example, sounds like something a caveman would say or grunt.

[@haveaday1812]

@@vf5536 You’d be the first idiot to get rescued 100% if you had the balls to even attempt it. Same as with the other guy, stay on shore. The world needs critics.

[@surferbobsd]

Awesome Montage. Looks surprisingly calm and peaceful. I was out at Rincon that day. #RinconBigThursday

[@PhilipLaLonde]

Rincon was almost as big, and super critical.🤙🏼

[@therealbeans]

You are so cool. Name some more spots!

[@surf_skate_snow]

Super epic. Wish I’d of been there ❤🎉

[@markyoung3044]

very nice great waves

[@MS-37]

Great shots John. Some of the waves gotta be 20’ Plus

[@sunnyside9273]

The old guard at Lunada still trying to regulate ??

[@JEK]

Kinda, talked to a surfer last winter that got hassled pretty good.

[@sunnyside9273]

@@JEK Thnx, keep up the great work. Remember we live vicariously through you sometimes with all of the great footage!

[@XPHALCON]

Beautiful footage, loved the drone shots. Hope to surf there one day, on a smaller day lol

[@goofyfoot7106]

Yeah bring a surf class with you

[@XPHALCON]

@@goofyfoot7106 ?

[@birdzbeeztreez4248]

Nice RightZ!!!

[@StavrosMusic]

Never saw so many guys in SoCal with Waimea guns

[@nervouspooper]

feel like a lot of the older pv guys have them

[@srf2112]

Pretty darn good footage from that far away. Not including the drone footage of course but were you shooting all the way back from the cliffs?

[@JEK]

Yes edge of the cliffs.

[@Canadian9525]

Thank you for sharing and posting. Hopefully you won't get jumped by the Lunada Bay Locals for Posting. 😂😂😂

[@JK-vc7ie]

Ha! Literally LOL

[@artieborko4988]

Most are in old folks homes now

[@0naledge]

They’re the biggest kooks in LA.

[@simontemplar1]

some of those guys should go to mavericks, I bet they could handle it

[@sunsensational]

Lunada Bay can handle a huge swell. Localism here has died out considerably especially when it’s big

[@tr7b410]

Looks like an easy drop in.

[@ChalrieD]

How did it get so crowded out there?

[@tyrese3745]

Everybody went surfing, Surfing USA!

[@OspreyVision]

Pumping dirty waves 🤙

[@JanJanitorial-wf5pp]

2:55 Nice ride.

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

I'm more curious about that other A-frame around the point

[@Hammy1TV]

I would chicken out. Use to boogie board many years ago

[@M.Mae.M]

Looks much better than Swami's!

[@mykeyoh1536]

check out all that whitewater churn. can you say "hold down"?

[@user-jy3lb6qp8z]

Greg Noll surfed at lunada bay theres a picture of him on a surf album big close out wave

[@homanasiri843]

Nice videos

[@GnomicMaster]

I used to surf LB back in the '60s.

[@johnmartin2079]

These guys guard this place hard-core to go out it's best to have a known local with you

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Oooooohh scary… they sound pretty tough. 😲😆

[@KC-zs6ug]

They are cowards and kooks that suck at surfing. thats why

[@bonefishboards]

Legit. Was Haggerty's handling the swell or too north?

[@JEK]

Stay tuned, may check in on that and Indicator. Sat. looks interesting.

[@nervouspooper]

it was pumping

[@JEK]

Damn

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Because i was from Socal, all i knew about this break was the locals chucked rocks at you. ROFL

[@WhiteNacho]

You shoulda seen Rincon!

[@JEK]

I think Brad Jacobson is there

[@Johnlynchfilm]

OMG why did you cut it at 2:15 ?? I was dying to see how that next wave steamrolled the crew inside taking the first one on the head… dang…

[@presterjohn1697]

No Bay Boy Mob?

[@myrrhavm]

Biggest surf since LAST winter is right. We get surf like this about once a year. Sometimes for a couple of days others a week or two. They claim El Niño yet this is coming from the North, not the south and the water is normal winter temps.

[@wesbox1145]

lots of shoulder hopping going on, isnt the real wave behind the point anyway?

[@user-ld9bz6en8o]

Biggest waves I can remember there?

[@thorarthur66ddz]

I highly recommend you come down and surf this spot. It is a good place to learn to surf as well.

[@stevencope3414]

Cleanest Big Wave on the West Coast..

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Ehhh, dunno bout that… some stiff competition up and down from Todos to OR coast.

[@34thncrenshaw]

yeah wtf is he talking about@@brodiwheeler7583

[@34thncrenshaw]

hokayy buddy

[@tyson9419]

Opinions are like buttholes

[@tobarragl]

Exhilarating…!

[@andrewmarshall360]

Looks a bit unsettled ,with 8 -10 mph offshore way cleaner. As far as locals go I handled that with a few 350 lb.friends a bottle of mezcal and a 12 pack of bud . We celebrated with a campfire and chilli dogs afterwards . 1973 I suck at surfing

[@longlife_surf]

Epic, Alohaaa

[@djizzah]

clean

[@timfatchett4358]

bring back the club house,...with a sign [ peace on land ! prove yourself in the water] but the club house was very cool

[@Erik-rp1hi]

My friend died there in 1978. They think his board tag his head and knocked him out.

[@haveaday1812]

Man, almost very video I have seen of this swell, the very first wave is somebody dropping in on somebody else. At all spots. This really is a pandemic of kooks.

[@MiRi-zi4wp]

Too bad SoCal beaches couldn't have waves like this year-round.

[@reza_dc2]

massive ~

[@forgotmyname4971]

How was Porto ?

[@JEK]

Didn't go, I'm sure Brad Jacobson was on it

[@jackcirrito3458]

U guys are such kooks. How was Porto??? HaHaHa🤣

[@latentsea]

Porto potty was pumping perfect pipeline peelers. Peter packed plenty while Patricia rocked Petty in the parking lot, smoking pakalolo with her lips pursed on her purple pipe.

[@aussiedownunder4186]

As far as I am concerned this place is really a better wave than that Big drop get to the shoulder then in fattens out MAVERICKS!! Shit wave if you just like taking off nothing else to do 🥴🥴🥴

[@matthewj9832]

what a mushy slow wave

[@oscarpompa4634]

As anyone can see, the shape of the wave is terrible. It's more of a novelty spot cuz it hardly ever breaks. It looks to me like these locals are total kooks! Nobody is really ripping. Kooks are struggling to make the weird bumby shoulder. much rather go down to swamis, cardiff or blacks ... Even big trestles is way more rippable than tired lunada. I'll drive up to Oxnard and keep heading north to Tarantula's at Jalama. You'll never catch these lunada kooks up there....the wave is hollow.

[@andrewmarshall360]

No one owns the ocean

[@spencerbrady6791]

Softest waves for the hardest surfers

[@MikeListon-tk8ir]

Wrong, kook. I drove up and surfed it. Your comment is especially laughable considering you've got a video of yourself surfing the Surf Ranch on a log and can't even get a barrel on the easiest barrel on the planet. You could stand to lose about 30lbs and maybe be able to paddle into an inside one at Lunada. You win donkey of the week. Congratulations.

[@whisenaj]

So can you duck dive a gun? Seems like a brutal paddle out otherwise.

[@allornothing3968]

NICE :)

[@Akooks]

I wonder if the breakwater was working.

[@SamGins]

It was!

[@tsee9013]

Keep Lunada Local

[@surlyman7970]

I’m gonna be starting my Lunada Bay Boat-In Surf tours this year. Meals included. Sign up here!

[@theskepticalskeptic]

That's 15ft hawaiin- 20-25 ft+ faces

[@kurthenze2900]

These are bigger than 15ft, more like 20+.

[@latentsea]

12 foot brah

[@jtgeology]

I grew up surfing all over PV in the 70's. I worked at the local surf shop and was a local at all the breaks,. Theres a few good days but generally it kinda sucks, its over crowded, overly aggressive, and just not that great.

[@cycologist7069]

Kanoa Surf Shop?

[@jtgeology]

@@cycologist7069 yup

[@cycologist7069]

@@jtgeology If I recall, there was a Schwinn bike shop next door.

[@KC-zs6ug]

Yep. still a bunch of kooks there at that spot. I remember a bunch of kooks there smashing cars they didnt recognize. One of them was Kelly slaters rental most likely. but they smashed his windows.

[@davidparker149]

Newport was wayyy better than this burger of a wave,they can have it

[@thomasroney8147]

That one dude who was under gunned and doest like non locals finally caught one should of not left my gun at the surf shop o well nice sets,,,, who?

[@spawnrcandbikes]

mush city ......

[@coresurf22]

Bay Boys are gonna love this… not

[@JamesSmith-qj9kd]

Easy 20'......

[@welcome_to_the_collapse]

Is California amazing, or what?

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

The nature is, everything else is crap

[@randyneilson7465]

Glad to see the cops there. Might keep the surf nazis at bay.

[@davehickson]

Why do Californians always jump to unnecessarily long boards???

[@batmb1e]

Amazing footage, too bad the place is overrun by a bunch of 🤡.

[@ontheblock1735]

Lunada Bay is very racist, including most of the YT people in Palos Verdes, the locals there for years would beat up and harass people, especially minorities who would tried to surf there or even just to view the waves. I grew up in Redonde beach the city over and got into several fist fights in my youth trying to surf over there!

[@mikebulson6442]

Hold down looks like death