Why you should NEVER surf Malibu
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2023
- I break down why you should resist the urge to surf Malibu with examples of the pure chaos that exist there.
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LA traffic meets the ocean
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This is the best description I’ve ever heard
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I couldn't agree more. 😄
How much do you want to bet, the same people causing this jam, are the same ones who cause jams in traffic? Lol
Love when people claim LA traffic to be so bad. It’s really not, some of the best freeway engineering in the Country. Places like Dallas, Bay Area, and Atlanta are wayyy worse. Also seem to be worse drivers as well.
“This is the city, Los Angeles, California”. Dragnet. World population 1960, 3 billion. World population November 2022, 8 billion.
As a novice, I'm incredibly surprised by the lack of awareness and disregard for other people on the wave. The first board I bought was a Wavestorm and it came with actual surf etiquette instructions outlining how to respect the lineup and not drop in. I've been surfing for almost a year now and am still surprised at how crazy Malibu is. We all make mistakes but seeing them look directly at a surfer and still decide to drop in baffles me.
That behavior is called asshole-ism. Same people who won't let you in, when you're trying to do a lane change on the roadway.
Lol they're not making mistakes, this isn't an accident, it's a culture that's developed there over decades of overcrowding. It's what most of our spots will look like in another 50 years when there are no empty waves left
@@rhidiandavies1991 yea brah that’s what I said lmao
respect
This is Los Angeles.
I surfed Malibu one time. It was 1996 or so. I live in San Diego and my kids lived in LA with their mom. So I came up on a Saturday to see them and take them to the beach. They were 9 and 11. There was a small but consistent south swell, I paddled out and had an uneventful hour or so of sitting on my board and not getting any waves due to not being local and not wanting to challenge any of the other 1000 or so surfers out that day. So I moved outside and finally, a good size wave came my way. I looked around and no one was paddling so I grabbed it. As I rode the wave I was amazed that I had it all to myself, it felt like divine intervention. That was one of the longest waves of my life, not the best wave ever, but it was mine. After that I was done for the day, I surfed Malibu.
So you don’t live with your kids and when you do you hangout by yourself in the water. Father of the year material. No wonder you split up
no one cares haole
@@bulgnyou don’t even know this guy. Looks like you had daddy issues? I’m asking. Either way that’s some crap you would only ever say on the internet where you can cower behind the keyboard. Big man right there!
I had a similar experience; the locals would go on the first and second waves of the set. Us tourists would snag the third and fourth waves. It awesome to watch the locals connect the section from First Point to the Inside. Met Michael Doyle during that session.
Awesome....Dick@@bulgn
I'm now 76 years old, and started surfing Malibu in 1963. As I watched this video, I thought to myself "back then some of these clowns would have received a beat-down on the beach - by a few of the local all-time greats". Thank you Brad for posting this video. Rich Muller
Localism is a good thing. I don’t care how many Johnny come-latelys cry about it.
That's all I could think of while watching this. When I was a kid if you were snaking people like this it was immediately out of the water and onto the sand lol.
yea now the California nonsense laws protect stupid people .
Violence solves everything. Noted.
@@apointonacurve This but without irony. Every strong word is backed by the implied threat of violence or it's worth nothing. Really, what are you gonna do about it?
I grew up in the south bay and have been surfing since the 1960's and have seen plenty of crowds. But this video is probably the most depressing thing I have ever seen in my life. Please continue making these. Perhaps a few people will learn from these.
The whole state is ruined from these rich tekkie types from the east coast. Everything is gentrified for them. I grew up surfing San Francisco to Santa Cruz area , and it's looks just like this vid in our lineups. F'n kooks.
Yeah, been slowly getting worse for years. Got a hell of a lot worse during covid though. Tons of new adult "surfers"
@@Mike-dx9lh It's called a sport reaching mass popularity. This happens in every sport. There are videos from the early days of breaks being overly crowded as well and then there was that time when violence towards other surfers was the norm. Malibu has always had issues.
@@Mike-dx9lh dude i know right like there are more than just 1 spot you just have to wake up earlier to get to them .
Wow haven't been back in 30years big change in traffic
Brad,this isn't just a Surfer thing it's society. Lack of moral's and respect towards each other.
Great point!
Not really. There’s more negative interaction today because there’s more people. Don’t confuse quantity with quality.
I've been surfing 1st, 2nd and 3rd point Malibu consistently for my entire life and I can attest that getting waves out there is difficult. Over the years I've learned how to find the right waves and how to get a good amount of those waves to myself. It takes a lot of patience to find the right wave, to take off in the right place and negotiate the crowd on your way to the beach. We have had a number of days like this video in recent past where we get a good swell and everyone comes to Malibu. The problem with that is that your taking a world class wave and having kooks paddle out thinking they own the place. There are also a handful of "bad apples" out in the lineup that are always out there on good days and they give zero fux about everyone else. So it's forsure a melting pot of issues. However the wave is incredible and the beach itself means a lot to me so I'll be out there fighting for waves for forever.
Don't forget that the etiquette at kiddies and 3rd is A LOT better than at 1st.
Malibu is disgusting. The people are disgusting g. The water is disgusting. What does that make you? ;)
PLEASE KEEP MAKING THESE! I think it's vital for the sport and especially for education in the area that people are made aware of this chaos. I haven't surfed bu in 3 years bc it's gotten so terrible exacerbated and amplified from greenies during covid who never learned properly. I have had about 6 boards ruined in 2020 alone to make me quite that spot permanently.
this is gold. if more people saw this maybe surf etiquette would improve. the concept of this video might even be compelling enough to build a web series around it.
People see this everyday on the break - etiquette is a joke of a concept, surfers are inherently selfish and it has caused violence in the past.
nah. A sucker is born every minute
I'd watch it. Sounds like a legit good idea.
Etiquette isn't the issue. The cutting off is retaliatory-against the ppl hogging waves and not sharing.
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the real issue is people thinking they "deserve" waves even though they lack the skill, havent put in the time and think they can drop in in front of surfers that are far more skilled than them.
Dude on the blue boards gotta go. First almost took that woman’s leg out then did the same thing to the guy who pushed him away. Even after being confronted does the exact same thing. These are the people who get others hurt in the water.
Time to bust out the caveman clubs and go fun battle zone
yeah he's the definition of kook. I can't believe how many beginners think they can go out there and clog the lineup....lol
Someone needs to cut his leash lmao… he can learn how to surf on his swim back to shore 🎉
if he started splashing at me during an argument after he cut me off i would have started throwing hands.
They all have to go. Choosing to go out in this gridlock is deserving of a drowning.
I don't even surf, but I feel like I'm learning the most important parts of it first. Seems like this is the kind of stuff that people would teach first before you even step into the water.
Can confirm this phenomenon is occurring all over Sydney Australia too.
The best waves are in the quiet coastal towns with a dozen surfers on one break and heaps of quiet spots everywhere else.
The Pass in Byron is like this too, I avoid it like the plague. Better to find the smaller messier waves with few/no other surfers.
I've noticed a few guys from high school recently taking up surfing, when 10 years ago they would never have taken it up. I think the sport/recreation is starting to outgrow its billabong and ripcurl surfie subculture and draw in more participants
Come to Tassie. A dozen surfers is busier than it gets on Australia Day
It's mostly from tourists in Sydney. The locals know what is right and wrong.
Brad this is gold, can we get more videos like this?
Yep, I'll produce more soon. Thanks.
Unfortunately, yes.
The bigger question is who rolls up to a spot, sees 150 surfers already on it, and still paddles out?!? There are always less crowded options - with Malibu that would be every other option.
They’re all npcs. I was literally surfing at a good spot in Malibu this morning by myself, meanwhile there are a million people at first point.
@@agangofkooks4913I call it the lemming effect. Instead of looking to avoid crowds as I do, most people see a crowd and think that’s where they should be
Wait until you surf in Hawaii my guy 😂 you’d be lucky if there’s only 30 heads in there… only spots that are crazy dangerous will sometimes only have 3-4 ballzy crazies… those are the fun ones… lot of these crowds have no clue what they are doing tho so in some spots it’s easy to get away from them and get some waves… It’s short lived tho cause almost every time I’ll end up with 5 people following me cause they see I’m catching waves… then I just play with them and frantically paddle out as if I saw something out back when really I didn’t and just want to waste their energy 😂
@@agangofkooks4913trick is to get good enough to surf spots no one wants to surf… has price tho, I got plenty of smoke doing that
@@andywoods7935conformity is a helluva drug!
I can feel a trend coming on with these videos. Please don’t stop making them! People will eventually catch on and surf etiquette will hopefully start to improve across the board!! Great watch.
across the board LOL
Surf eqiquette won't improve because if you're not aggressive, you will get nothing.
I surfed one time in my life, in huntington beach a bit further south. The spot was crowded but not as bad as this. As a new surfer, I thought to myself : "This is pure chaos". It seemed like everyone got on the wave when they wanted to and there was no ''rule'' or "priority" to follow. I feel like to an experienced surfer, the "Code of Conduct" is clear but for someone like me who just rented a wetsuit and a surfboard, I didn't understand what I did right or wrong in regards to that.
You position yourself as close to the sweet spot as your skill and ability to fight allow you to.
The man with the blue board dropped two times creating a very dangerous situation....he should be forced out the spot everytime he comes surfing.
PLEASE PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THESE! LOVED IT FROM START TO END! THANK YOU!
I will! Thanks
That was classic the way you did the breakdown of what was going on, love to see more videos like that,
You definitely convinced me 😂😂!! Thank you for your great and professional commentary... that was really helpful!
This video is an excellent example of why there is basic surf etiquette. This video can be great to show those at rental shops and surf camps. The problem is not only in Malibu, I see it all over California. Looking at the types of likely rental or tourist cheaper foam boards in the water in this video, it is likely these people need to learn surf etiquette. Just like making sure you know how to swim before going surfing. It can save your life and others. I surf this but I also have another surf spot where I can get my own waves. But not often in Malibu, except in early fall, in evenings after sunset is great. But then I should not say this. But that is also the time not for beginners or tourists or those with boards from rentals. I also see surf camps and board rental companies where these are the surfers at risk that have no idea. These companies need to talk about surf etiquette. Thank you for showing in such great detail the results of drop-ins, etc. The following is a great resource on surf etiquette as well [czcams.com/video/XCaiQYVEut4/video.html].
Funny, I have your suggested etiquette vid already in my very long surf playlist.
Once a kook in SoCal 20 yrs ago, now a 51 y.o. kook in NE. Joined a women's group last year, then took private and got to know a few ppl in a couple different communities. One of the first things I asked my instructor was to give me the 411 on etiquette, the lineup, the local area, then surfing and waves. Also, we have to contend w/recent stormy weather, respect limited parking and summer surf hours, watch Surfline, etc. It's still nowhere near as crowded or territorial here, though, and other more experienced veteran sufers seem mostly open to questions as well. At my age, I'm looking for a fun but peaceful and safe vibe out there in whatever time I have left in this life.
The 'Bu now looks like a buncha egos, Fight Club, and who needs that?
We need to have a $50 surcharge on those rental boards, to pay for surf police!
Malibu used to be such a localized spot back in the 80's 90's. If you surfed there you had better hope you dont drop in or even turn for a wave somebody is already on. This looks like the tourists and kooks have fully taken over. Half of them shouldnt even be in the water!
It wasn't like Topanga. I started surfing Malibu in 1994 as a beginner. If you were polite and respectful, you were treated decently. There was a shift at Third around 9-10am when top level surfers arrived and it stopped being quite as friendly. But the long board guys and gals at First were always cool... so long as you showed respect.
The foam boards have lowered the barrier for entry into surfing and IMO, added to the problems out there. Back in the day, we had to worry about navigating around the spongers...now they just go to Costco and pick up a board for $99. I also see way more chicks in the lineup than I ever saw 30 years ago.
From an old school retired skateboarder, this was a great education on surf-etiquette. Thank you.
I surfed Malibu from early 60’s until 12 years ago when I moved to Utah. Your video is one of the reasons I quit surfing. Topanga is the same. When I joined the MSA ( Malibu Surfing Association) the crowd was a little respectful of us and we of them. The LAPD had the police Olympics and in the mid 80’s, for five years, I coached our surf team and completed to prepare for the police competition. It was great fun. MSA had an invitational and I have a restaurant place mat signed by Donald Takiyama, Hobby, Dewey, Carson, Zuma Jay. Love the memories you brought back.
Bob Young
A big thanks to all involved for a thoroughly entertaining spectacle. Wouldn't surf there in a thousand years but enjoyed watching it the way I like a good horror movie.
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Malibu First Point has been a disaster since before I started surfing nearly 30 years ago. But 2nd and especially 3rd, have far better surfers and far smaller crowds. And the view up the canyon from 2nd at sunrise is one of the best views in Southern California. If you're lucky, just before sunrise, on a mid-sized day, even a barely passable surfer (like me), can connect from 2nd to 1st with a wave all to yourself.
Brad , this is essential viewing for surf schools in my opinion . Excellent job mate .
omg ... first off, THANK YOU for making this video and THANK YOU for pointing out with such clarity not just the errors, but what to do to correct them!
I can't tell you how many times I've preached exactly what you are saying (and also shamelessly in my own local lineups because I've had several above encounters unfortunately) ...
I've said this before, but have been met with some resistance but this is EXACTLY WHY WE NEED TO STOP COACHING BEGINNER SURFERS TO WAIT ON THE SHOULDER ON A POINT BREAK!
This is why learning board control and surfing fundamentals needs to come before popup lessons and cut backs.
Most of the hazardous surfers featured above likely think that their surfing is "fine" and they are not an issue.
I will most certainly be sharing this video ALL over the internet!
Animo,
Jenn
some people just don't belong in the water. smh
This is an awesome video and commentary! It's crazy and hilarious at the same time. 🤙🏽
Thanks!
Great information Brad. Thank you for sharing!
Love the video and your perspective. This echoes the sentiments I have whenever I surf there. Folks should have to watch this video before being allowed to surf anywhere north of Santa Monica 😂
Please keep making these type of videos and calling these kooks out!!! They ruin a beautiful wave!!!
We went to Malibu in 63 but rode the soup (white water now) trying to learn. I knew a girl whose parents had a house at Latigo which we loved even less crowded. I have to say the only time I see any kind of courtesy or even situational awareness is on days that aren't that good and hardly anyone out! We used to go to Mondos & hear leaders of surf classes say "Just take off - they'll get out of your way or miss you"! I've even had people at Doheny wading out right in front of me as I spin and take off then fuss at me for coming close to them. Of course the waves there aren't usually as big so somewhat less dangerous. I used to say and still do think surfers are cool but everyone sure seems pretty dense these days! Agreed! Doesn't look fun to me at Malibu but I bet when conditions aren't that good it could be.....
I once surfed Malibu at one foot , no one out and actually had a blast!
Nothing has changed since 1965 when I was surfing Malibu with a 9’6” Weber. This is actually an average number from 11 am on. Better to be in the line up in the early morning. Very early. You might get parking too. Still, I love it. Have since I was 16. And will continue to,go. Actually, things have improved since you don’t have MICKEY DORA coming down from the “point”, who used, to push folks off their boards, despite the rocks that are only two feet below the surface. Also, boards have leashes. We didn’t have leashes. You fall off, you have to step gingerly over the rocks and hope your board washed up on the beach is not covered with new, penetrated “dings”. AND, we didn’t have full wetsuits. You see someone wearing a full wetsuit you’d laugh your ass off. We may have worn neoprene vests, but a full outfit? Didn’t exist. It’s worse down south. You might try Rincon near Santa Barbara but it’s a mess too. Further north, ya gotta worry about nine foot juvenile White Sharks, a new concern. Ah, surfing…gotta love it.
Trackrider, you put a huge smile on my face! Started surfing Malibu in 63. Had a 9'2" Hobie with wood stringers that I loved to death. Would never have gotten in front of Mickey, as he would have teed my board just to be an ass and make a point. Don't get on a wave with me! Lance retzel wasn't much better. My favorite surfer was Phil Edwards. He was so smooth and elegant! Did you ever serve Killer Dana? My buddies and I would drive down there when the south swell was breaking and find that it wasn't so crowded. It didn't close-out until 10-12', depending on the tides. Those were the days. Thanks again for posting. Rich, 76YO
Thank you for making these many points. I haven't always lived in Santa Cruz, but, this sort of thing has caused me to surf less and less at spots that should be super mellow and fun.
A tribute to Slick who shaped my first board in Lahaina for 75$. Slick was one awesome man...
My biggest regret. Bringing Esther to Maui. Nathan Moffett born on front St.Still won't talk to me? I made alot of bad decisions. Giving life to Nathan wasn't one of them.Hey Bob Mason did you enjoy my wife.
Finally I had my problem's big one's 😮. Esther I forgive you. You lied , you never went to Lahainaluna.That was the deal.FINISH YOUR EDUCATION.SORRYFOR CRAIG, HIS BROTHER jenks, Johnny etc.etc.........
@@danielmoffett7635 WTF?
All the arrows pointing at different directions look like a chess GM analyzing and predicting different moves 😂
This is a great PSA with very kind narration! Some need enlightenment. New genre...maybe? Different spots...Lowers? Let some advanced level surfers narrate so the point really sinks in! The more comical the better! No pros though because they're binded by contractual obligations. Thanks, Brad!
I love this carnage! ❤ Makes my home break look tame 😂
I grew up surfing San Clemente Pier/T-Street. I took off on a wave that had a left and a right. I thought I would go right and the guy to my left would go left. We both went right, while looking at each other face to face the other guy with both arms shoved me off the wave. I was pissed, I looked back at the guy to tell him off while I saw him do the biggest 360 aerial I've ever seen. I didn't say anything lol
Great video analysis. Love the Arrows To point out the absolute selfishness of California surfers. No culture or consideration. I watched a friend of mine that was a shoulder hopper get put in a headlock and face punched out in Newport Beach and I didn’t do anything about it. My selfish, rude and inconsiderate surfing friend deserved every punch he got. I warned him for years.
Great coverage Brad. God Bless 🙏🏼
I had a friend that his nickname was the octopus, since he had the bad habit of dropping in on everyone, like tentacles, did it just because. He was a pretty good surfer. One time, he picks me up to go to a spot and the waves were on that day and it wasnt really crowded, not yet at least. Anyways, he does it again, drops in and he gets pummeled on the water and on the sand...funny thing, it was by me, i kicked his ass that morning, bad. Since he picked me up, he left me there and i had to catch a ride home with another friend. After that beat down, we werent friends anymore for a long time, now we are amicable but never like before. So i understand why you didnt backed your friend that time.
@@fungus_am0nguz644 you literally just admitted to assault and battery, you diva. Check your petty righteousness, you don't get to be violent, because "don't drop in" isn't actually the law of the land. Use your words, dude. Cus your friend out or help people understand why what they're doing is dangerous, no need to commit a felony.
@@KhadirBek assault and battery? Felony? lol jesus dude what kind a bitch ass made thing are u? It was just a scrap (some punches to the face) between two men that were once good friends. sometimes u gotta check your friends even your family members, sometimes words will do sometimes they dont. Not only that, u werent even there the gillizion times i got into fights and tussles and shouting contest w other people bc of this mfer. U thought the nickname was joking?? octopus, He was (not anymore....at least not like before)a habitually line stepper drop in s.o.b., so punches were thrown, a nod afterwards, end of story. .....assault and battery to a friend? gtfoh
I quit surfing (you're welcome) years ago after I left CA. Got back on the board a few times in Maui and then in Bali. Had a great time. But in general, I simply don't miss it because of stuff like this. Such a cool sport with a very aggressive and negative element depending upon where you are.
Yeah same. Well, very different circumstances, but same thoughts on surfing now. Can get a decent rush from skateboarding, snowboarding, MTB and motocross - where crowds and "home wave" shit just don't exist.
This video should be mandatory watching for anyone surfing in crowded areas. I know I've learned a lot from this video.
I'm so blessed that the break across our house is always empty ( I live in New Zealand) so I have the waves all to myself or sharing the entire ocean with 1-2 people
where in NZ
@@colingerrand4622 chch south new brigjton.. not as good as Malibu but it's so empty
Oh man time to move...
Outstanding video Brad!
I had the absolute pleasure of surfing Malibu back in 2007 and the local attitude was ever present.
I got a few to myself and they were absolute dreamers!
With this video alone showing what it's like now, I wouldn't paddle out there unless I was getting paid and had a license to kill.🤣😂🤣
Thanks!
Love your content.
You should keep filming more “intermediate” surfing content and not only advanced
Thanks! I have a lot of episodes featuring average surfers.
Funniest surf commentary ever!🤣🤣🤣 so on point. The kooks were thick that day.😭😭😭
The last time that I surfed Malibu, I did this snap as a beginner was paddling over the wave, and my tail slammed him in the foot. I looked, and he was on the beach limping back to the parking lot. I should have went in to check on him (*I didn't mean to do it, and my tail slid out of the water and nailed him,) but I had too much ego, I guess? I should have offered to pay his doctor bill, and made friends and took him out. That was nearly 30 years ago. I still feel bad. Us surfers should be watching out for each other. Aloha.
That’s trauma…traumatizing to him and to you! We all beat ourselves up over mistakes we’ve made in life and can literally keep beating ourselves up years later! My therapist says forgive yourself, you were in a different space or time, things may have been going on in your life. Be compassionate with yourself and know we all make mistakes for whatever reason. By the sound of your last statement….you’re a good person. It doesn’t help to foster that guilt inside. It just doesn’t do anyone any good. Forgive yourself and express your kindness now in your next surf session!
You're a good man. I can see that in you. Accidents happen.
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@@vickryan 🌴😎🤙
I have never surfed in my life but I’m getting ready to start surfing soon in my life and man even without all the research I’ve done I just would never want to get in the way of anyone on purpose. That’s just how I think with everything don’t be in the way don’t get in peoples ways it’s just the way life is. The fact that I’m seeing so many people who actually go out there and do that is crazy and I’ve never touched a board in my life and it’s just common sense 😂.
Right on dude. Real surfers recognize beginners who are respectful. Self awareness goes a loooong way.
I love the old dudes sitting further out waiting for an outsider, they know.
Grew up surfing Malibu. Learning to navigate crowds was part of the fun.
It would be so cool if you did the vintage surfing at Malibu doing the era of 1964 to 1966 at Malibu
The primary issue has been the lack of a water safety patrol. The MSA should be policing their hometurf better. Guys like Bam Bam used to be available - courteous to newbies while keeping them at bay and out of the contest zone. Thanks for sharing the carnage,Brad.
the primary issue is people are morons without a single clue about what's happening around them. situational awareness of surroundings is nonexistent. if you think people have time to be sitting out there coaching morons on how to use their eyes you are sadly mistaken.
Who the fuck is Bam Bam
@@BeachLookingGuy Probably because they are learning how to surf.
@@jstaschman420 learning how to surf wont change the lack of common sense
@@BeachLookingGuy Its called experience just like anything else. You weren't born knowing how to surf and maybe you were lucky enough to have someone to surf with to show you the ways. But like in any sport the rules will be broken.
Yeah, I thought I wanted to surf there sometime..lol. Super cool analysis !
this made me laugh really hard, great camera work, even better commentary
I surfed there for years and was able to get around a lot of people and get many all the way down but over the decades it just isn't worth it. I am a beach break rat now, no more madness for me.
Great footage and explanation! I hope some of the surfers you filmed see this!
Since I moved to NYC from LA, I would give everithng to surf this one wave in Malibu lol!
Thank you for the video
I do wonder whether or not some of those drop-ins were intentional or acts of aggression (rather than pure unawareness).
Especially with some of the beginners in these clips, I wonder how many were initially following etiquette but being cut off or shown aggression by the other surfers, and got "taught" to be jerks and drop-in if they were going to get a turn that day.
That's how driving is for me. I try to be nice but people are so rude, I kind of have to be rude as well if I want to get anywhere.
1:08 I remember that overcrowded "watch out for surfers" vibe when I was a kid, but never saw it THAT bad! 🤣
Nice vid Brad! We have our fair share of chaos in Hawaii as well
Honestly I've been a long time beginner and there was new information for me in here. Of course I would never paddle into this madhouse nor would I be obnoxious enough to get into peoples way like that, but seeing the consequence of not following etiquette from this perspective really teaches me why it's there in the first place. Not just for establishing who gets to ride the wave, but for safety and avoiding total clusterf*cks.
You should never get mad while surfing this wave. If you’re there, you should know what you’re getting yourself into.
Thank you for taking the time to share this absolutely hilarious video. Born in LA and growing up from Manhattan to Laguna, riding waves from Manhattan to Del Mar, I chose not to attempt Malibu back in the the late 90’s because I saw this, yet on a less crowded scale. This video is more entertaining than watching any movie because it’s real and full of clueless clowns at an unorganized circus. Please share more like this. Next time, I’m making popcorn before watching these fools
From all the old surf videos to current ones of Malibu, it’s never changed as far as crowds go. I seen it in person once, it’s a awesome wave no matter what size. I did not have my surfboard with me at the time, I was just hanging out with my ex, just exploring the area and surrounding areas. But when I seen it live and this video, it makes me cringe because its a matter of survival out there. I told myself then, as much as like to surf this wave, I get freaked out with the crowd, and just stick to my local spots I like to surf.
You surf how you drive
I'm so fortunate to have surfed Sunset, Waimea, Pipe. Laniakea and all the North and South Shore reef breaks for many years. A crowded triple overhead day was 5 guys out. On big days it was not uncommon for 2-3 deaths. No wave runners, just you and mother ocean. What a lucky man I am.
Even when I’d surf Log Cabins at 8-10ft there were about 10 guys out… I remember the vibe was very different and even when I surf Lani at 10-12ft it’s much more tense out there but very respectful… I think most people that would dare go out at these sizes know the costs if you mess up… I used to be very cocky with the ocean until 8ft Haleiwa nearly drowned me… after that I was much more careful with my approach and would pay closer attention to the uncles who know the way around the place… I always try learn from them while staying out of the way
you just earned a subscriber....such a cool idea for a channel. Hope you got more videos like this. Seeing kooks get slammed is fun to watch but love the breakdowns too
this is awesome, kudos. would be cool seeing the same analysis at other popular pointbreaks
kook central
Been surfing Malibu since the 60s off and on and have been out with Dora in the water. It has always been crowded but I think since the pandemic we have an abundance of kooks out in the water who have not been schooled by the earlier generations like we were back in the old days. These pandemic kooks are sadly lacking in smarts and the desire not to remain a kook as everyone gets a trophy nowadays. My generation didn't want to remain as a kook so we got good and the rest fell away and were forgotten or ignored as kooks should be.
Makes sense to me. :)
Very informative and very chaotic. Great video!
This is so funny! I was expecting something about sharks, but this so much better!
Dude this is giving me terrible anxiety. Dafuq is wrong with California?
how much time do you have?
@@nickc3856 well a lot and I’m on the flat as hell east coast so Cali’s insanity is quite appealing atm
40 million people.
Growing up in Malibu I can tell you, fights break out on the water all the time! Topanga was a locals only break in the 80’s/90’s. Surf riders (Malibu state beach) was open but way over crowded, Zuma to county line could get rough depending on the swell.
It was a scene.
Grew up on Point Dume. We were pretty tolerant of outsiders just as long as you practiced good "etiquette" and took your turn. We knew we had it good.
Controlled chaos.
Reminds me of any situation with a bunch of kids playing in a tight dangerous place like a pool where there are constant close calls but mostly nothing happens.
When I first started surfing years ago, I was so excited for a camping & surfing trip in Malibu. Came out and saw it was way too crowded, waited and waited and it only got worse. Decided not to surf that day because even then I knew better. I did surf the next day and it wasn’t as bad as the first but still way too crowded! Never came back
This is a great depiction of where our society is today and dichotomy of elders vs noobs
I grew up in SM in the mid 70s/80s. Did a lot of body and boogie boarding, some surfing. Never considered going to Malibu out of a manner of respect.
I always felt you had to earn your way in and pay your dues. Work your way to the special stuff and earn it.
Been gone from CA for 30 years. People where I live often ask me about going to Ca on vacation and they want to try surfing.
I tell them to get a foamy and go to Venice.
I think half the people in this video shouldn’t be there to begin with
On a separate note, visited 8 years ago with my kids. Went to the tide pools but couldn’t find any starfish. I asked a lifeguard and he said tourists take them and there are no more
Very good videos man! Cristal clear lessons… thanks!!
That’s why I gave up on surfing decades ago It was always a giant mess out There was not fun waiting around.
Oh snap! Nice footage of East Cliff on any weekend with decent swell. I really miss Santa Cruz.
We love going there. We drink five beers before we go out and then we go out there and act like we don't know how to surf and have an absolute blast. Every once in a while cause some hassle and get in a fight. Then we go back to the beach and we drink more beers! Love it.
I came over for the LA Games in 84 to watch my nephew compete, then did a surf trip up the coast to SF. Back then Malibu was crowded but I was lucky enough to get a few waves to myself. Lots of "mals" (long boards) but there seemed to be some basic respect for the guy inside. Nice wave similar to Trestles which I surfed a lot during the games. This is insanity. It probably means that there is some break down the road somewhere uncrowded because everyone is here 🤣🤣
Thank you! I haven't laughed this hard in a while.
Haha this is hilariously awesome. Thank you for this critique
This is the funniest surfing video I have ever seen in my life. LOL 😂
I love your commentary and narration...priceless and oh so true! L
I used to surf mailbu between 10pm - 3am. the wave is so perfect you barely need to see it, usually theyd be about 5 of us out all catching awesome waves one after another. this was in 2007 so I'm sure there's a grip of people doing it in now.
Dude! F'n hilarious 😂 its like Kook Day at Porto.
The unrelenting Kook-dom should spread out with El Niño arriving. My Grandpa used to take us body surfing at Zuma on big days, when we were little it was crazy fun. Hermosa was cranking at 7'+, 3 days ago. More to come.
I've Sub'd this is awesome!!😂😂😂
buddy with the hood is an absolute detriment....dayummmmmm
I visited Malibu about 3 years ago, visiting from Australia where etiquette still exists (at least at our beach). I paddled out on the second day took off on my first wave of the day. I was in great position and got immediately dropped in on by 2 guys, the second one in front of me saw the guy in front of him and bailed throwing his board in the air (no leg rope). As the fin was about to hit me in the forehead I put my hand up (just in time). It almost took my thumb off. A trip to instacare and 30 stitches later. I'm a massage therapist and so there goes my income for several months. I saw him the next day on the beach and he shrugged and said "just a scratch" me with my hand bandaged and on pain meds. It's the most beautiful wave but you take your life in your hands literally. The instacare doc said she had seen horrendous injuries from Malibu. The incredible thing was that it was early and not many surfers in the water yet what the???
Classic video! Excellent educational video!
Great video and like just another day with crappy waves in Scheveningen in The Netherlands... The Antheap. Just imagine what a good day looks like!😅
This is so fun to watch 😂
Did a California double back in ‘73. My first and only time to surf Malibu. Waves and crowds weren’t bad. Stayed in water till dark
bravo brad--frightening and hilarious!
Wow so glad I live in Scotland, unreliable surf but now crowds lol
Had a whole beach break at St Andrews with just the two of us the other morning! Magic 👌
Boy, that looks like fun, what's next, a fight on the beach, point break style, dude!
Thanks for the Great video Brad! Just Sub'd!
This video was fun. Do more!
I only surfed Malibu like 4 times. I rather make the trek to Countyline or Staircase instead and take my chances of getting skunked.
I did surf Sunset quite a bit tho... which can be a circus of its own.