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Week 6 Camp Recap — Ocean Stewardship & World Cup Fest 2026

July 12, 2026

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Week 6 of Sunrise Surf Academy Summer Camp brought deep dives into ocean conservation, beach cleanups, and an unforgettable moment as World Cup fans from around the globe paddled out with us at Venice Beach's World Cup Fest. A week to remember.

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Fourth of July & Leadership Week Recap | Sunrise Surf Academy

July 9, 2026

We marched in the Santa Monica Fourth of July parade, explored tide pools at Will Rogers, and built sandcastles at Venice. Inside our Leadership Week recap.

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Costa Rica Trip Recap 2026 | Sunrise Surf Adventures

June 23, 2026

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Seven days, world-class waves, and memories that will last a lifetime. Here is a full day-by-day recap of Sunrise Surf Adventures' 2026 Costa Rica trip — from the first wave at Playa Grande to the last sunrise before the airport.

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Week 3 Summer Surf Camp Recap 2026 | Sunrise Surf Academy

June 20, 2026

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Week 3 of Sunrise Surf Academy's Summer Surf Camp brought a sold out Palisades location, big SSW swell in Venice, and the highest vibes of the summer so far.

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World Cup Day at Sunrise Surf Camp 2026

June 13, 2026

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Sunrise Surf Academy celebrated World Cup Day at summer camp with beach soccer, surfing while playing soccer, and major stoke for World Cup madness coming to LA.

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Our Campers Took On the Biggest Swell of the Year

June 12, 2026

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A historic south swell hit SoCal this week and our Sunrise Surf Academy campers showed up brave and stoked. Read the recap from the beach.

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Week 1 Summer Surf Camp Recap 2026

June 10, 2026

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Week 1 of Sunrise Surf Academy's Summer Surf Camp is in the books. First waves, new friends, beach games, and big swell already showing up for Week 2.

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Surf Spot: Huntington Beach

May 18, 2026

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Huntington Beach Pier is one of the most iconic surf zones in California and has waves almost daily.

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The Best Summer Surf Destinations Around the World

May 12, 2026

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After more than 12 years traveling across six continents in search of waves, we have learned that the best surf destinations are not just about perfect surf. They are about matching the right place to the right kind of trip.

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How Waves Are Formed?

May 4, 2026

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Ever looked out at the ocean and wondered where waves actually come from?

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The Main Types of Waves

April 28, 2026

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Not all waves break the same way. What’s under the water shapes how waves form and break.

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What Is El Niño? And Why Surfers Care?

April 19, 2026

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El Niño happens when warm ocean water moves back toward the Americas, making the ocean warmer and changing where storms go. This means great waves and warm water this summer!

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Summer 2026 Happenings

April 17, 2026

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At its core, summer at Sunrise is about more than just surfing. It’s about confidence, friendships, and those small moments

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Spring Break Surf Camp 2026!

April 9, 2026

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Spring Break Camp this year felt like one of those stretches you wish you could bottle up and replay!

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Surf Lesson for Kids: Sandbars

March 26, 2026

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A sandbar is like a big, underwater sand hill. When waves roll in and hit a sandbar, they slow down and curl, making awesome rideable waves.

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First SSW Swell of the Season

March 15, 2026

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For all of us surfers in Los Angeles, the first SSW swell is a major milestone. It marks the transition from winter’s northwest energy into the beginning of spring and summer south swell season. This means warmer water, smaller swells, less unpredictable weather, and our home breaks start to get really fun.

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Welcome to the Sunrise Surf Academy Blog 🌊

March 10, 2026

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This blog will be where we share everything happening around our local surf community, from surf tips for beginners to local beach updates and stories from our instructors and students. Whether you’re taking your very first surf lesson or you’ve been surfing with us for years, we want this blog to be a place where you can learn, stay connected, and get inspired to paddle out.

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