Surf tips, local updates, and stories from the Sunrise Surf Academy crew.
August 30, 2026
Tropical Storms Iselle, Julio, and Karina have been sending back-to-back swell to SoCal all week — and we have been out there for every session. Week 13 was one for the books, we are open Labor Day, and one week of summer camp remains.
Read PostAugust 23, 2026
Week 12 delivered some of the best surf of the summer at Venice and Will Rogers — and forecasters are watching a sneaky late-summer hurricane swell for next week. Two more weeks of camp remain and Fall Shred Season launches August 23rd.
Read PostAugust 18, 2026
Santa Ana winds, warm water through October, southern hemisphere swells, and thinner crowds — fall is the golden season for surfing in Southern California. Here is everything you need to know about the fall 2026 surf outlook in LA, plus how to keep your surfer progressing all season long.
Read PostAugust 14, 2026
Glassy 1-2 ft conditions and a surprise dolphin show capped off week 11. Camp stays open through September 4th, spots are open for next week, and Fall Shred Camp plus year-round lessons are booking now.
Read PostAugust 9, 2026
Record warm water, small offshore swells, and four weeks of summer camp left. August has arrived and the ocean is delivering the best learning conditions we have ever seen at Sunrise. Plus Fall Shred Camp Season kicks off August 23rd.
Read PostJuly 24, 2026
A record heat wave hit Southern California this week. Here's what Sunrise Surf Academy campers, and a wave of new lesson families, learned about heat safety, hydration, and why the coast stays cool when everywhere else bakes.
Read PostJuly 22, 2026
We clocked 75 degrees off the Santa Monica Pier today. NOAA has made it official with an El Niño Advisory, and the storms and swell keep coming. Here's what warm water and a big winter mean for surfing in Los Angeles, and why it's the best window all year to get in the water.
Read PostJuly 12, 2026
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.
Read PostJuly 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.
Read PostJune 30, 2026
Week 4 of Sunrise Surf Academy brought World Cup energy and healthy competition to our LA beaches. See how our young surfers pushed each other, cheered each other on, and charged all week long.
Read PostJune 23, 2026
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.
Read PostJune 20, 2026
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.
Read PostJune 13, 2026
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.
Read PostJune 12, 2026
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.
Read PostJune 10, 2026
Sunrise Surf Academy has been voted Most Loved 2026 by Santa Monica residents in the Santa Monica Daily Press. A huge thank you to our community.
Read PostJune 10, 2026
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.
Read PostJune 3, 2026
Sunrise Surf Academy's 2026 summer surf camp just launched at our Santa Monica / Pacific Palisades beach. See Week 1's theme, what's coming, and book your spot.
Read PostMay 26, 2026
Every sunrise we share on the water is a gift paid for by someone else's sacrifice. We don't take a single session for granted.
Read PostMay 18, 2026
Huntington Beach Pier is one of the most iconic surf zones in California and has waves almost daily.
Read PostMay 12, 2026
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.
Read PostMay 4, 2026
Ever looked out at the ocean and wondered where waves actually come from?
Read PostApril 28, 2026
Not all waves break the same way. What’s under the water shapes how waves form and break.
Read PostApril 25, 2026
With school closures across LA, we decided to do what we do best, turn a day off into a surf day.
Read PostApril 19, 2026
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!
Read PostApril 17, 2026
At its core, summer at Sunrise is about more than just surfing. It’s about confidence, friendships, and those small moments
Read PostApril 9, 2026
Spring Break Camp this year felt like one of those stretches you wish you could bottle up and replay!
Read PostMarch 26, 2026
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.
Read PostMarch 23, 2026
The sandbars at our local beaches are amazing right now!
Read PostMarch 15, 2026
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.
Read PostMarch 10, 2026
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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