In early October, a Kelvin wave did something most anglers had never seen. The tide gauge at San Diego read 18 inches above the predicted tide. Water flooded the Redondo Beach boardwalk. Long Beach evacuated homes after Tropical Storm Rachel pushed...
This November surf fishing report starts where my August report left off: the worst surf fishing season I have had in 12 years on this coast. The honest update is that it has only gotten worse since then, on all fronts....
I built a free surf fishing forecast for Southern California. It scores all 52 beaches for the next 7 days, so you can see at a glance which days are worth waking up for. No paywall. You can also find it...
What are the best waders for surf fishing? Every angler has different needs when it comes to choosing a pair of waders. In this article, I’ll help you make the decision for yourself and give you some recommendations at the bottom....
I’ve been surf fishing San Diego since 2014, and I’ve tried just about every kind of fishing backpack along the way: compact shoulder slings, “pocket for everything” tackle packs, packs with rod holders, and even a 50L hiking pack I rigged...
Here’s something most fishing websites won’t tell you: the best surf fishing rod and reel combo is usually not sold as a combo. And if you purchase “the best budget surf fishing rod and reel combo”… you might end up spending...
Knowing how to fish the surf is only half the battle. Learning where to fish is just as important! This is where learning how to read the beach for surf fishing or “how to read the surf” comes in. If you...
When are the king tides for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027? What are king tides? Are king tides good for fishing? We’re going to break it all down and explain the what’s, the when’s, and all the benefits...
It’s one of the most common questions in surf fishing, and the answer is almost never what people expect: is warm water good for surf fishing? The short answer is that it depends entirely on where you fish and what species...
Surf fishing is one of the most exciting and accessible ways to fish in Southern California, but even experienced anglers make avoidable mistakes that cost them fish (and reels). Over years of fishing and guiding, I’ve seen the same errors repeated...
