
A Spirit of Curiosity
19 hours ago
·I’ve always believed in the value of staying curious—a mindset I picked up from my Dad.
Almond Su...

The Ultimate Family Surfboard
3 days ago
·The R-Series is built to be a family board.
It's not a hard board, but it almost surfs like one...

Early & Often Recap: May 2025
10 days ago
·On Saturday morning we gathered to share a few waves in Newport as part of our regularly schedule...

Two Surfboards in One
10 days ago
·A number of friends have recently forwarded me links to several new, ambitious companies who are ...

Surf Spots You Should Know: Doheny
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A Brief Look at California's First State Beach
Doheny State Beach—affectionately known as Doho—is...

Never Ride a Beach Cruiser Down a Mountain Bike Trail
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Imagine bringing a beach cruiser up the chairlift at a ski mountain and attempting to ride the si...

Get to Know: The Special Recipe Fish
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When we first started building boards in the early 2000's, twin fin fishes were all the rage.
One...

Even Two Foot Waves Can Be "Firing"
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At Almond, our whole ethos can be summed up pretty simply: We want to help you surf more.
Not jus...

Stop Waiting for the Waves to Be Perfect
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When I dream of perfect waves, I picture a chest-high left point break—just enough juice to ride ...

Reclaim the Golden Era of Surfing
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The smell of surf wax, the taste of saltwater, the sound of waves crashing on the shore—the littl...

Wear Your Ignorance Like a Badge of Honor
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A couple of summers ago, I decided I wanted to try my hand at archery. I had grown up shooting a ...

Celebrating 16 Years
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On Saturday morning, we celebrated 16 years of Almond Surf Shop the best way we know how...
We st...

Community Market @ Rivian Venice
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Join us on Saturday March 22 at RIVIAN Venice Beach for a special community market—followed by a ...

Look Where You Want to Go
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Featured photo: Abe Kislevitz
Whether you’re riding a surfboard, a bicycle, or driving a car, o...

Know Who You Serve
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With our 16-year anniversary coming up this weekend, I’ve been reflecting on the highs and lows o...

We're Building
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The first quarter of the year is the perfect time for building. Spring is not here yet; Summer is...

The Lost Art of Slowing Down
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I get the feeling that the fable of The Tortoise and the Hare should deeply offend our modern sen...

Almond's Guide to Surfboard Fins
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Matching the proper fins to your surfboard can make all of the difference how how the board feels...

Best Surfboards for Beginners: How to Choose the Right One
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When you are learning to surf, your primary goal should be to catch as many waves as possible. In...

The Essential Guide for New Surfers
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The secret of truly great surfers is that they have an ability to make everything they do look in...

Double Your Wave Count in 2025
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Want to double your wave count this year? The obvious answer would be to surf twice as often—but ...

2 New Board Models of 2024
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We released 2 brand new board models in 2024, can you name both of them?
Hint #1: They were both ...

We Cut a Surfboard in Half... and Then Surfed It
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Why would we cut a surfboard in half?
To prove why our R-Series Surfboards stand apart from anyth...

Want to Surf More?
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If you’re like most surfers, the biggest challenge isn’t perfecting your cutback or extending you...

"The Perfect Almond Surfboard" (According to Our Team)
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Today, I asked our team what their idea of the "perfect Almond Surfboard" is. I handed them each...

Catch Their First Wave: Tips for Teaching Kids to Surf
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Teaching a stoked grom (kid) to surf can be one of the most rewarding ways to share your love for...

Surf Tips: How to Start Riding a Smaller Board (And Still Catch Waves)
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We've all seen the classic Western movie scene: a band of train robbers galloping alongside a mov...

Fast Saturday 6
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On Saturday (11/23) we hosted the 6th installment of the Fast Saturday air cooled Porsche show, h...

"Someone Ran Over My R-Series with a Truck"
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Recently, a customer wrote in to say that their R-Series had tragically flown off the roof of the...

Early & Often Recap | Nov 2024
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We had some swell on tap for our November EOSC gathering. It was fun to take out a slightly more...

Riding A Longboard Will Improve Your Shortboarding
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I'm so passionate about this topic that I even wrote the inverse article, which you can read here...

Riding A Shortboard Will Improve Your Longboarding
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I'm so passionate about this topic that I even wrote the inverse article, which you can read here...

How Many Surfboards is Too Many Surfboards?
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Earlier this spring, we conducted a survey to better understand our customers’ surfing habits, ch...

Fast Saturday @ Almond Surf Shop
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Join us on Saturday, November 23 for an air cooled Porsche meet-up at Almond Surf Shop.
Our frie...

Seb's Wood Fire Pizza
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Join us on the front lawn of Almond Surf Shop on Saturday, November 9 for a pop-up by Seb's Woodf...

Surf Tips: Master Your Bottom Turn
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Do you ever feel sluggish coming off the bottom of a wave, as if you’re dragging a piece of kelp...