Grit and Stoke: What it takes to be a surfer in Washington

This video addresses the factors which make surfing in Washington wild and intriguing. The Daily's Brooke Kaufman explores the diverse approaches to equity, stewardship, and impact which exist within the Seattle surf community through interviews and conversations with Warmcurrent, Husky Surf Club, and Surfrider Seattle. These tales are deeply connected to the lands, waters, and activities captured by Skyler Purwins, Video Editor at The Daily, as he travels to the coast to experience it all himself.

[@alexs5394]

I surf in Westport every time i visit family there, 1-2x a year usually. I've found I either get incredibly fun, uncrowded waves with sun and offshore winds, or it's completely blown out for the entire week I'm there. No in-between. It's amazing when good, but not ridable when it's not.

[@LaoSoftware]

It's too cold to be surfing in Wesport. The water is not warm.

[@relaxingsounds5469]

@@LaoSoftware Get a wetsuit?

[@hoarbaby]

@@relaxingsounds5469half suit

[@patfinnegan467]

I love everything about surfing in Washington. Cold, fickle, gorgeous and always rewarding.

[@FawknHayn2986]

How do i help out with these surf camps. I havent surfed in years cuz i was told u cant surf here in Washington state. It would help me by helping the youth learn to surf. I need toget back into the ocean

[@oncinaproductions]

hey where is that point break style wave in the first few seconds of video with the round stones?

[@danielmonaco5523]

Rincon brah

[@yingdu4355]

I surf weekly at Westport! How can I join the club?

[@GuitarWithBrett]

Sick !

[@xisotopex]

looks like surfing in the northeast except in Washington the water is warmer, the waves are better, its not as windy and its less crowded

[@wizardchickenboy]

I don't think the water is much warmer in Washington. Our water temperature is usually around 48-52° F

[@bigcryptid448]

Does anyone take a boat to surf the off limits areas near the reservations?

[@RAW_GHC02]

No, I do my best to respect the treaty rights and sovereignty of the local indigenous tribes. I suggest you do the same, you King County Liberal.

[@pzarelli75]

your not too bright are you?

[@brycehess6708]

​@@pzarelli75 you aren't either lol...its a valid question

[@_CORVUS]

🤙🏼

[@dookiespook2888]

hey that’s my friends vw bus in the beginning😅😂

[@dlvox5222]

I grew up in WA. Live in SoCal since 86’. They can have each and every rideable set wave that happens as often as the eclipse.

[@HansOlinger]

Kook

[@greglucero8714]

Gettin skunked

[@surfjunkie2496]

What's Surf Culture?

[@TheFatblob25]

@@rasputinspickledpeepee1976 Ha! Right? At least this guy in the vid drives a pickup truck...
Protiip though, I bought my Patagucci wetsuits used on eBay, $120...instead of $550. Aside from the dumb brand name , the R4 lined hooded fullsuits are super warm!

[@sweendawg7274]

Why are u bringing in climate change at the end? You are the one driving an old ford at 80$ in gas one way. Just so u can catch 3 waves.

[@madiestrickland7265]

surfing sucks dont even start!!!!!!

[@dirtyub]

someone got dumped by a surfer

[@erikhancock98569]

Late to the game! That was said years before you started.

[@Dan-Rather]

The Olympic Penonsula has the same vibe as California... just add in a whole league of Tribe law enforcement and Tribe gangs... 👎👎

[@brycehess6708]

Slappahoe tribe ?

[@TheDieMusic]

Yuppie Kooks

[@Seawolfaka]

🖕🏻🖕🏿🖕🏻🫵🏻!!!!! OPC.