
What if Longevity is the Goal?
2 days ago
·Surfing often gets measured in terms of peak moments—the best wave of your life, the biggest turn...

Early & Often | August '25 Recap
5 days ago
·Once a month (or so) we drop a pin and invite you all to join us in the water to share a few wave...

Speed, Control, and Speed-Control
5 days ago
·I just had as much fun as I’ve had on a surfboard this year.
Surfers and shapers often talk about...

Inside the Process: Porsche × Almond
5 days ago
·The most rewarding brand collaborations are the ones where both sides show up ready to bring thei...

For the Joy of Surfing
11 days ago
·Whether you prefer to call surfing a sport, a lifestyle, or a dance, one thing is for certain... ...

Almond Surfboards x The Golden Secrets
12 days ago
·Recently, we had the pleasure of building a quiver of custom surfboards for The Golden Secrets; a...

R-Series Reviews by Ian from Boardshop UK
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Want to hear an honest review of the R-Series from Boardshop in the United Kingdom? Tune into th...

Is Your Local Spot Feeling Extra Crowded?
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It's July and chances are your local surf break looks like a Where's Waldo illustration.
If you ...

Early & Often | July '25 Recap
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Once a month, we drop a pin and invite you to join us in the water for a surf. It's our way of g...

Almond x Ranger Station
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We teamed up with our friends in Nashville to create a candle specifically for folks missing the ...

Why we chose the 72 Carrera RS 2.7
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When we started talking about a second collaboration with Porsche, we kept coming back to one car...

Porsche x Almond - Part II
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Our second collaboration with Porsche draws inspiration from the legendary 1972 911 Carrera RS 2....

A Spirit of Curiosity
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I think one of the things that has served me best in life is a spirit of curiosity—a mindset I pi...

The Ultimate Family Surfboard
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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
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On Saturday morning we gathered to share a few waves in Newport as part of our regularly schedule...

Two Surfboards in One
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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...