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Flood Control From the 1910s and throughout the 1930s, Flood Control had been a prime spot for surf. In California Surfriders, 1946, Doc Ball, surfing’s first dedicated photographer, wrote glowingly of the waves at Flood Control.[6] Doc was not the only one to hold Flood Control in high regard.  “Flood Control was an excellent right that used to...

The Baja coast has always had amazing waves. But as recently as the 1960s — when American surf culture took off — surfboards were a rare commodity in Ensenada. “It wasn’t like it is today where you see them everywhere,” said Ignacio Felix, one of Mexico’s surf pioneers in an interview in Spanish. “Every once in a while, we sometimes saw American...

For the  Xavi Surf family El Porto—that beloved beach break in the heart of Manhattan Beach—is home. While it may not grace the covers of surf mags, this local gem has become a cherished family tradition. The Waves The waves at El Porto are far from perfect - this beach break is known for its mushy sections and inconsistent sets. But that's par...