Near-Perfect Surf Conditions at Santa Cruz
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- I drove five and a half hours to chase this swell to Santa Cruz.
I finally got off my lazy backside and took a long road trip to chase a swell. I really need to do this more. Not only did I have a blast but I filmed some insane waves at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. Added bonus... there were tons of talented surfers in town prepping for the Coldwater Classic WSL surf contest.
SPECIAL THANKS to Kevin Mendez for sharing his drone footage with me. Those clips are beautiful.
Thanks for watching! I'm Brad Jacobson and I'll sea ya on the sand.
Music: Matt Large, Ondolut, Elliott Holmes and White Bones.
Hey, that’s me in the thumbnail. Thanks for the shots Brad. On Friday 11/25 the swell got huge and I ended up snapping my leash and losing that board. Heaviest swim in and hold downs I’ve ever had out there.
That was such a good day
Awesome! You got one of the most beautiful waves I saw while there 👍
finally someone covering this massive swell in santa cruz! I was out there yesterday on the next beach over, and we probably were within 2000 feet of eachother! great video!
Thanks!
Spent a lot of time in that water back in the day. Santa Cruz used to be my Shangri La. Man I miss those days.
PS Watch out for all the damned vampires. 😉
Brings back memories…surfed SC since 1969…now just surf on UA-cam in my lazyboy
I dont surf but as a Santa Cruz local love to see people enjoying the waves.
So much talent on display here. Incredible compilation. Thanks.
Thanks 👍
I don’t surf but I do live in Santa Cruz and it was fun to see it from a different perspective. I walk along west cliff fairly often and love the view so much.
Me too!
Mr. Brad, another Epic video!!! Thank you for sharing. Keep up the great work. You keep that surfing spirit Alive.
Thanks for the kind words
Fabulous... Peace
Thanks
Thanks for covering Brad! Watching this on my lunch break and loving it brooooo! -KC/ VOX DJs / Manhattan Beach, CA
Moved to Santa Cruz in May after spending my whole 29 years in Illinois, it's an incredible place!
Wow! What a day. Offshore, good size, good times. Looked like a fun roady. Another great vid 🤙🤙
Thanks!
Instant classic.Thanks bro!
Thank you
Home ♥️ miss Santa Cruz so much!
Great clips. Like to see some backdrops. I love seeing the background effect.
Thanks 👍
Gorgeous!!! I need to get myself back over to that beach again! I love Steamer Lane! Love that you included the surfer dude statue in this video!
I was there end of october, first time in California. Went to see the sea lions, then checked the surf... I was jelly bc you folks have everything! 😜
Ahhh the West Side...🤙
Great video!! No matter how long I surf still love Indicators and Cowell's. If it is a good day, 3-4 ft and the sand bottom is right, you can catch a wave for about 200-250 yards. Good times!! Keep it up Brad! 🌊🤙🎨
Yes, Indicators can be magic, the wave of 100 lip bashes.
Thank you
🎉🎉🎉my hometown rocks
Excellent video! I shot my first published photo at Steamer Lane 55 years ago. The magazine went belly up before they paid me. I enjoyed the long board that went cruising along right in the middle. Can't wait to see the next one!
Thanks! Sorry to hear about you not getting paid.
This past weekend was beautiful out in SC. Lots of action 🎬 👌
Yes it was!
Nice size waves for Santa Cruz
I moved from HB to Soledad in 2010. Surfed the Lane through that winter, great waves, surfed it mid afternoon and it would still be good. Good vibes, no hassles at all when small, big or bigger... Did I say it was cold, yes, ice cold but a great experience.
Thanks for the post and bringing back some nice memories of Santa Cruz. Subbed
Thanks!
Ayyy my home ❤️ lived here my whole life and it’s lovely to see people enjoy the place and the waves
It’s beautiful
Hometown represent!
Awesome video, lovin this vlog style mixed with some big waves!!
Thanks 👍
I am so thankful for your thoughtfulness to film some of our Memorial plaques. Pieces of our hearts! He was my "Uncle Wally" Waldemar as I am his Niece and was he was Larger than life! Ask about him :) Beautiful filming with uplifting sounds. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you for sharing
Thanks! The memorials are a beautiful addition.
I appreciate surfing more because of your video. Thanks for sharing. Go near by to Natural Bridges where the mass migration of Monarch butterflies are now.
Thanks!
Stoked to see so much ripping being done at that photogenic, grin -maker spots. Very professionally done.
It was an awesome trip.
This is my home but I’m in Rome. Thanks for the reminder of the land of dreams!
keep up the good work!
Thanks
PERFECT
cool video
party waves all around
Welcome to Santa Cruz, the surf capital of Cali. Enjoy your stay.
Thanks. I had a blast
My long time friend moved up to Davenport, and I was invited - long trails down to the beach. Thanks,Brad ! Btw, your 300mm framed the spot perfectly.
Thanks
Great sess thank for the show we land lubbers need it
Good spot, good hotel pick. Next destination should be Pacifica.
Thanks!
Nice Video.
Thanks!
Great editing with the music!
Thank you 👍
Bring your best cut back when visiting the 'Lane', you're gonna need it.
New sub . Thanks for the footage.
Thanks for the sub!
i personally would love to see more videos shot down by HB and Newport :)
California is surfers' heaven. If you are willing to drive, there are waves to be had all year round. At steamers, when it is fifteen feet or bigger, 10 minutes further north at Natural Bridges State Park is a totally tubular right breaking on a slab of rocks.
So sick!! Haha how’s all them seals sheeesh! Nice surfing gotta get to cali asap
The "Slot" is always hot!
I was there, was amazing
Another cool video, great job, question what kind of raybans are those?
loved the video man. story telling Casey Neistat would be proud of!
There’s some Casey inspired moments in this one for sure. 👍
Watching you from Santa Cruz about 10 minutes from Steamers Lane
think I've seen u out there bro nice
Stop and say hi!
The waves called to you.
Got out of your tour routine just needed a surf road trip Buddy - solo is difficult
Stoked I took the time to get away even if it was only a couple days.
Great video! Can I ask what kind of tripod/or at least pan head that you use. For me it's not for shooting surfing but I need something that's smooth and doesn't demand two years of getting used to. I know that Sachtler tripods are the top of the line, and they have several different options. But any feedback would be super appreciated. Thanks.
I use Monfrotto legs with a spreader and an older Monfrotto 501 head. I’ll update the legs to carbon next
@@BradJacobson Hi Brad. Cool of you to respond to my question re: kit. I've used a Monfrotto head a few times and struggled a bit. That said, I imagine if I were to use one more often I'd have a better feel for it. Your pans are super smooth. It's good to know that one doesn't have to have a Sachtler tripod to get those results. I gather the carbon legs would be lighter than what you've been using up till now?
One last thing: I grew up surfing in So. Cal. I live in NY now and so many surf videos become a bit repetitive after a while, but the way you put yours together with you in them, it makes them really personal and fun to watch. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the shots of us, let me know if we can get any of your clips?🤙
Great meeting you. We gotta film more often
amazing footage!! your clips are so smooth. what tripod and fluid head do you use?
Thanks. I use Monfrotto legs with an older monfrotto fluid video head
At 3:13 ... I don't know if this was on purpose or not but you're looking at an Outback when you say you're looking out back.
Hahaha. I didn’t catch that. I’ll have to go back and check it out.
Love living here. It's too bad it's such a blue City
yay politics on a surf video! 🤮
38 degrees in the AM
Great job Mr Jacobson! We like to see you getting out of LA. Please show us some more waves up there, maybe some secret spots like moss landing or Scott’s creek beach break
No
West cliff? It’s only 15-20 minutes away from me.
That was a sign of a flood coming a month later.
this guy looks like the dude from AIRWOLF
Jan Michael Vincent
A road trip to SC in the Fall, is a good call. Winter too.
Wait… is this a surf vid? Or a single old guy’s travelogue?
The lane is a horrible wave. Check moss landing, pleasures, the harbor. Or go 5 miles north
does this make El Porto look really bad by comparison?👎
Brad next time your in Santa Cruz go to west cliffs which is like 10 minutes north of where you were. On NW swells it’s basically J-Bay
He was literally at The Lane. Did you watch the video? Oh and BTW, we just call it Westcliff 😁
Yeah I call it mitchels
He’s already on Westcliff. 😂
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Thanks but no body ever reads these , , its cool u can even do this work but please no more annoying music in the beginning maybe just sounds of the waves , the surf tunes was OK.
I read em! Music is a beast when producing so many episodes. I try to mix it up each episode. My most recent episode (Wedge) I stuck with the raw sound.
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Home sweet home
It’s beautiful there