Time Travel, Monster Waves, and Mason Magic: Your Surf Snaps Digest
Alright crew, let's paddle into the week's biggest ripples! From Hawaiian time capsules to California's coastal chaos and our favorite free spirit's globetrotting adventures—this one's packed with stoke and a PSA or two.
First up, cue the Hawaiian vibes: we just unearthed a 1974 surf film gem that'll make you want to borrow DeLorean. Phil Sheppard's 'A Winter's Tale' just hit the 'net, and it's pure nostalgia gold. Imagine Pipeline and Off-the-Wall in their prime, before crowds and camera drones—just legends like Midget Farrelly and George Sakamoto dancing on waves. The Surf Film Archive spent five years restoring this beauty, and it’s a must-watch for anyone who digs surfing's roots. Pro tip: Grab a pineapple smoothie before pressing play—you'll feel transported.
But back to reality: California surfers, listen up! National Weather Service just dropped a high surf advisory for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County beaches through Friday. We're talking 10-15 foot bombs with sneaky rip currents. As Edhat warns, these waves could wash folks off jetties like they're sidewalk chalk. Best advice? Stick to guarded towers, pack a buddy, and leave the GoPro heroics for Mason Ho.
Speaking of Mr. Ho, his 2025 highlight reel just dropped—and it’s a 40-minute masterclass in #WaveGoals. Hawaii, Australia, Mexico... the guy’s passport has more stamps than our board bags. What makes his edits so fire? Not just the locations (though Indonesia and Puerto Rico are *chef’s kiss*), but how he turns everyday sessions into art. For photographers, it’s a clinic in light, angles, and pure joy. Watch it here and try not to book a flight halfway across the world. (Spoiler: You’ll fail.)
So whether you’re reminiscing about surfing’s golden age, dodging California’s surf tantrum, or chasing Mason’s stoke, one thing’s clear: the ocean’s got endless stories. Stay stoked, stay safe, and keep those shutters clicking!