This was the SURF Los Angeles has been waiting for

Los Angeles actually had REAL surf. The best surf swell we've had in years hit the South Bay December 8-9, 2020.
Barrels, good size and open faces are a few of the reasons I believe this was the best swell to hit the South Bay region of Los Angeles in years.
This swell brought surfers, photographers, spectators and even KZbin personality and filmmaker Casey Neistat out to the beach.
I'm Brad Jacobson, thanks for watching and I'll see you on the sand.
Music: Shtriker and Kevin Conion.

[@hokozebren]

My new favourite surf channel. Keep it up

[@L0zAA]

He’s good isn’t he?

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words.

[@BradJacobson]

@@L0zAA Thanks!

[@nadiakster]

yeah hes my favorite for California content - for East Coast Content it goes to NumbSkulls

[@L0zAA]

@@nadiakster true dude they go hard aswell

[@alandolhasz7863]

Love the Endless Summer narration style.

[@MobileBoys]

Ik same🤙

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks. I love that movie (if you couldn't tell) .

[@backyard5865]

got that vibe too

[@toberman]

totally agree

[@rubensalazar9619]

Nobody's doing anything else different these days.

[@ejectoraircoasters222]

7:25 I'm not kidding, I think that guy legitimately just died

[@BradJacobson]

It was a close call but I've spoken to him since.

[@ejectoraircoasters222]

@@BradJacobson oh ok good

[@ergergzbhzefer]

@@BradJacobson thank god for this comment

[@goodoldauger3684]

Caught some of the best waves of life this swell, been waiting for something like this for months.

[@BradJacobson]

Stoked to have great waves!

[@BlueRusso]

The portrait photography going on at 7:42 was something else.

[@BradJacobson]

"Say cheese". Thanks for watching.

[@birddog9144]

Endless Summer 3? 10/10 commentary :)

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@cabanabitchboy]

Legit Bruce Brown stylie...Narration, shot composition, editing, even down to the smooth, saxy, jazz sounds.Great Job!!!!!!. Made it your own.Thanks for keepin' the dream alive ! My new go to channel

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@rickchurder6752]

@@BradJacobson Hi. My days of enjoying the glide ran from 1964 through 1994. As far as capturing waves on film, in the end, the camera was Canon's F1 with a Century 350mm, as well as the Nikonos. It turned out that I preferred surfing over standing on the beach. Once in awhile I'll check on my favorite spots via KZbin. 95% of the time I bail on that idea due to the mediocre quality. Thumbs up all around on your production quality. I'm 66 going on 25, so I'm partial to this music. This one was a pleasure. Thanks. Cheers from Kansas City!

[@wwk_310]

dang did that guy get merked? 7:26

[@vladimirbond6542]

Ima go out on no limb here and say he’s dead

[@BradJacobson]

It was a close call but he was fine.

[@joeblow1942]

@@BradJacobson Ha, did his board survive?!

[@BradJacobson]

@@joeblow1942 surprisingly yes!

[@delta.6160]

@@BradJacobson must’ve had a couple of new dings after tho😂

[@Dylansails]

Yesss this narration is a tribute to Bruce brown and I love it

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks! I am a huge fan of Bruce

[@jdbuentello]

Brad love the way you narrate your videos!!! Great content!!!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Toby_AM]

This is the best surf vid I've seen in a while, and probably a new favorite. Really captures the LA lineup on a good winter day.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@UnderConstructionSurfClub]

Such a fun run of waves. The winter is YOUNG

[@BradJacobson]

You always make it look better than it actually was...but this swell was really good. Hope we get many more days like this.

[@nickwoodward1511]

Kiff vid brah...just had fun waves up the west coast here in Cape town today.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks! Stoked you're getting waves too.

[@JEK]

Awesome cinematography and narration to boot. I thought this was from a pro surfing channel the first time I saw this.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks! I love your Rams profile pic.

[@jamesleon2770]

Loving your vids and creative style from Australia

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks. Really appreciate it

[@mitseraffej5812]

With all that’s going on in your mad arse country at the moment it’s good to see some of you guys having fun.

[@BradJacobson]

Good break from the crazy.

[@ejectoraircoasters222]

Damn, I can't believe I blew this swell! I went out to 41st St. cuz I didn't think it would be any different at the jetty! AAAHHHHH! Anyway, do you know what specific swell direction this was? (angle and or general direction like NW would be best) I'd love to make it out there next time. Sick video!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks, I didn't remember the direction.

[@backyard5865]

at first i thought it was little too corney, but came to love this video. great job

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@taioyama4452]

This KZbin channel deserves more it is so fun to watch the videos. GOOD VID

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words. Love the positive replies.

[@larryweathermon3960]

I surfed Redondo Breakwater alot in earlt 1960, and that is the best shape I have seen fom that area.

[@BradJacobson]

Still gets good. Thanks for watching.

[@lydiafisher3541]

FUN VID ! Even the "StinkBugStiffies" were gettin the waves of their lives ! Right on for sharing the props ! Hubby Fish.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@chleighdo]

Excellent music choices.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@mackafixer]

now that's surfin music, lockdown over surfs pumping.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for watching

[@cocgstho681]

The only good Chanel that talks about where I love to surf

[@BradJacobson]

It can get good when the swell direction is right!

[@vickryan]

Toward end of swell, i think it was WED/THU i checked the regular beachbreak (elporto) and guys were charging. You'd think just closeouts, but no, some corners to be had. Glassy and big, just gotta pick your corner, and you score. Much respect to anyone who can endure out there long enough, to pick off a good one. #LAonfire

[@just1voice994]

Just wondering what happened to the guy that fell on top of the rocks around minute 7:30? I would’ve love to see a little bit more of that

[@BradJacobson]

It was a close call but he was fine.

[@just1voice994]

@@BradJacobson thanks for the quick reply or a reply even at that. It’s nice to see people take a little time in their busy Schedules to answer some questions and I’m not being sarcastic I know how much time it takes to film and edit, so as a gift back to you I have an idea it’s not very unique at all and I am sure you already thought of it so I am just here to add a little catalyst to your program. Here goes how about a film showing some incredible wipeouts but with the extra footage of how they survive afterwards. For example the guy that ate it in front or ontop of the rocks or jetty, how about show him after he pops up gasping for air and showing his position throughout the chaos. Just a thought my friend I would be very interested in that. Hope your not getting to much grief from some of the lower intellects in our sport. Peace BJ

[@paganusa9278]

Prayin for more of these days this winter

[@moron5716]

north OC was firing too, lots of closeouts but also a lot of clean OH barrels

[@BradJacobson]

Yeah, saw some photos/clips from down there. Looked fun.

[@aaronneff3928]

I agree, some goodness in H B 👍

[@donkeller1233]

GREAT music brah!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@revdondee7429]

Had to watch this entire swell from the tank farm above Hammerland... Damnit Boy.

[@allensaunders449]

Bruce brown would of loved the endless summer commentary vibe

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks. Absolutely love his work.

[@colinf5464]

Had to be sore after 7:26 holy hell

[@BradJacobson]

Had to hurt!

[@defdog7515]

I agree that it was big but in LA on Monday It was like 8 foot closeouts at Pv cove and el porto

[@tuckersweeney4176]

This is Porto or hammerland just of the jetty on 43

[@mozdickson]

3:48 outstanding toe work my man!

[@bonefishboards]

Nice and dig the music.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@SoCalSeaChaser]

Wow I haven't surfed my home break in over 20 years and I can't believe the crowds and photographers there, now it looks like Huntington, sucks for those that now have to fight for waves. So many winter days spent at the jetty with just me a few of my friends picking and choosing waves. Back in the day we called northside T.O.A.D. lol.

[@kevinm5564]

I watch a South Bay surf report every morning. It's always bigger than waist high, BUT Holy Close Outs!

[@selenator4life642]

Great footage, love the narration... almost has a Bruce Brown (The Endless Summer) feeling, and the jazz soundtrack was totally groovy man (Austin Powers) 🤣

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@waynehearst317]

GREAT video!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@michaelvilloria5032]

I am jelly AF, I would have been there but Larry H. Parker got me... you know the story! LOL

[@joshuamills7633]

the amount of roofing that goes on is ridiculous

[@ross2142]

My girlfriend asked me to kiss her where it stinks so, I took her to el segundo.

[@gsmarin1]

Here in NorCal we had almost 3 straight weeks of light East winds combined with double/triple overhead W/NW swell, Salud!

[@sinjisdf1]

Really liked the "Endless Sumer" flavor you gave to the narration at beginning of the video.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks! Appreciate the positive feedback

[@pwayne3580]

Doooooont mind if I dooooooo!🤣

[@BradJacobson]

I actually laughed the first time I said it, had to record it twice. Thanks for watching.

[@glenj.taylor2938]

Great Video Sir. I absolutely loved your narration, choice of music, and I share the opinions of others on the bitchin Endless Summer/Bruce Brown vibe. Great entertainment that I would pay to watch for sure. A message to all the haters out there...lighten up! You'll get love where you give love.❤

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@mateosevillabaeza9732]

in Mexico swells like that are totally normal majority of time of the year, but in summer we get gigantic swells that can generate waves from 8-10 meters

[@ightoaks]

Bruce Brown vibes all the way I love it

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@25_64-_]

the wavestorm guy tho!!!!

[@cbdabb9339]

yeah I was at Porto but it seemed like all closeouts

[@BradJacobson]

Usually is. Thanks for watching.

[@waltysalamander]

4:43 boogie ride successful!

[@BradJacobson]

Yeah, he had a great ride.

[@just1voice994]

Yo Brad I think your videos must be getting better because this is like the second or third one I’ve seen this week you must have somebody doing some kind of optimization stuff going on over there, the ad $ is paying off.I was going to say something about the music at the beginning but it actually got a little bit better at the end there keep up the good work those videos will hopefully keep some surfers out of our spots and more down in the ones you filmed, boy I bet your peers love talking shit to you. You know what I just remembered I think your last video was very shaky and I commented on it. I’m glad I did because you did a much better job this time. See ya bud

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words. No $ spent, just think KZbin likes my new style.

[@Atrain122112]

I can still feel those closeouts unfortunately

[@waltysalamander]

I really liked this video but do you have a pop filter on your recording mic.? Your ps really pop out and it would improve the sound quality. 0:41 it really shows here. Edit: when you say probably

[@BradJacobson]

I don't. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll add it.

[@spelldeck]

La has some weird Times for waves.Nice waves decent surfers and a bunch of Kooks sounds like La surfing. Nice video Brad caught awsome set with friends, best dayz to surf.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@miklosargyelan5648]

Damn the first time ive seen California with real waves not shorebreak

[@BradJacobson]

Happens every once in a long while! Thanks for watching

[@miklosargyelan5648]

@@BradJacobson np man keep up the great work

[@gianmarcolittera2499]

“Obi Wan is that you?” I almost chocked. Thank you for the great videos and the quality music going with them

[@BradJacobson]

:) Thanks!

[@vickryan]

Best music of all time? :) 😺 (maybe we can work on that) Glad to see Wagner in the video at 8:55 best surfer at El Porto. (one of the best, before somebody gets angry i just said that) My opinion, the big day, Day 1 was better on the right, and next day, Day 2 was better at the Left. Hammerland is the spot here. Swell angle dictates which side you want to be on. This swell was mostly a West direction. Lastly: When you snake someone, only if they're 60 feet back behind you (totally unmakeable - they must like closeouts, God knows why) or they snaked you earlier (then it's OK) or they're a kook who falls 99% of time, or they blew it on an epic one, then it's OK to burn them, in effort to not waste future waves. But just snaking everybody all the time for no reason, that starts to piss me off.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for watching!

[@vickryan]

@@BradJacobson Couldn't avoid it if i tried. Love it!

[@polyduckwanaland]

2:15 that is some serious tomkookery right there

[@duogarcotic]

I feel bad for the dude that slammed on those rocks

[@trelanding]

Nice right to Left barrel

[@baystreetboards]

Best LA session in a long time, rad footage!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks! it was a great swell.

[@BlaiseyShootzProductions]

Damn, I went to the wrong spot🥺

[@BradJacobson]

Happens all the time to me.

[@just1voice994]

Don’t worry it always looks better on film. Yet I would rather be in the water than the beach 99.9 percent of the time.

[@goodtimesandgold239]

Love the commentary, like a modern day Bruce Brown. Great surf.

[@allensaunders449]

I was thinking same thing. Endless summer vibe

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@vickryan]

Good to see Lucio was out there filming too. (Lucio Gomez) as well as Obi Won Kenobi. LOL.

[@BradJacobson]

He's a good guy!

[@zackhada6013]

Got the flu the day before the swell... crying at the moment

[@BradJacobson]

Bad timing! You'll get the next one.

[@latentsea]

Matt Pagan! Wow, Matt Pagan on my board!

[@BradJacobson]

He was killing it!

[@ryankim9486]

Yo that’s el segundo it’s really good and I love it I would love to like w brad if he pulls up i will be there on Christmas and every Sunday hope I can make it in a vid

[@Dogsrule777]

This is great man! I don’t even surf... The jazz with the shredding is perfect!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for watching.

[@qualudia1]

Great video. Lots of time shooting to get this kind of video. Impressive and I agree with you about best swell in years. It was good down South Too at Big Rock.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@venturasurfing]

Brad do you mind talking about what equipment you use to record with? I would really appreciate knowing and others might also. If you do not want to talk about it, I can understand.

[@BradJacobson]

No problem. I shoot with a Canon 1DX Mark ii and a Canon 400mm 2.8 lens.

[@venturasurfing]

@@BradJacobson Brad all I can say is holy crap!!! I don't even understand the 1DXM2, I just admire it. Wow, a 400mm 2.8 prime. I bet you put the whole thing together for under a $1000 (LOL). I don't understand how you view. Maybe there is a monitor on the right hand side that I can't see. What a setup. You might want to think about doing a video on your setup. Not everyone has a rig that specialized.

[@BradJacobson]

@@venturasurfing Thanks! I love the set up.

[@796andy2]

Redondo in the house !!

[@jamespardue3055]

A lot of spanking going on out there, good rockin' beach break fun. Glad you guys got some.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for watching.

[@masoncondello303]

i’m sorry where is this is this the topaz jetty or something else

[@BradJacobson]

Someplace else. North

[@unreal4202]

Remember when people used to look back to see if they were a snake?

[@BradJacobson]

Seems to be a thing of the past. Thanks for watching.

[@bryanfuknc]

the 4:57 mark! yeew!!! thats not your daily barrel!! 🤙🤙

[@BradJacobson]

So true! Thanks for watching.

[@bryanfuknc]

@@BradJacobson bro youve gotta do a truth about hb! it would be too good!...

[@silkbutter]

this commentary was perfect and hilarious

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@1974mazdarx3sedan]

good stuff. some nice waves, a few good tubes ridden and a couple of shameful claims.

[@BradJacobson]

Wouldn’t be surfing without shameless claims 🤣

[@1974mazdarx3sedan]

@@BradJacobson this is also true.

[@vickryan]

10:07 can i say my favorite wave? Goes mostly unridden.

[@SpiderCents]

Love the Commentary, almost a Modern day Bruce Brown. Cheers #subscribed

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words and subscribing!

[@forgotmyname4971]

Cool man. I used to sponge there. Tough paddle on a big day.

[@BradJacobson]

It can get heavy! Thanks for watching.

[@michaelseal9714]

Ha ha, I know what ya mean, I live at a place called Moore Park Beach near Bundaberg Australia, it’s protected by Frazer island and the Great Barrier Reef, great vid cheers from Oz, hope you guys are safe n well👍

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@DaveEPie]

Nice music.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@waltysalamander]

9:56 he played the LICC!

[@sladestreet6086]

That wacky voice = immediate subscribe

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for subscribing. Really appreciate it.

[@joeblow1942]

07:24. Holy effing shit!

[@chriscoralAloha]

You are getting better. Great classic style. Go with it.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@emick3326]

7:23 holy fuck is that guy okay

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

Very cool Video! I had a lot of Fun watching that! Thanks!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@veromikes]

So Sick. Greetings from Vero Beach Florida. AKA Dodgertown

[@BlueRusso]

Where our reef occasionally shapes real waves....almost never.

[@veromikes]

BlueRusso @veromikes

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@BlueRusso]

@@BradJacobson The county north of us, with the Space Center, Cocoa Beach and whatnot has a Music Group that promotes smooth jazz. I need to check for overlap with the surfing communities. I can't exactly imagine our Brad Domke set to jazz.

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

All these California gremmiees out there getting in the way.

[@samquinn4934]

Fucking oath keep the vids coming

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks

[@onej0929]

lol and just like that - it's gone. :(

[@robertcass8938]

Endless Donkey Daycare!!!

[@daveallen2455]

Awesome footage of some Average Joe's. Props.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks

[@alivillagran9986]

much bigger than our surf in Ventura

[@BradJacobson]

Yeah, this swell hit the South Bay a bit more.

[@rubensalazar9619]

The waves are amazing but the Robert August music is getting worn out. May I suggest some Sex Pistols?

[@MobileBoys]

Lookin clean👀 nice commentary!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words.

[@brianeliel5756]

It’s still the South Bay but it’s like PV n Steroids, with actual Surfers instead of fake locals

[@Dmendez_05]

This channel is going to blow up!

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks, hope so!

[@afonsorodrigues2726]

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