
Closing the Books on Custom Orders (4/30)
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As the warm days (and warm waters) of Summer are approaching, we wanted to let you know that we ...

Your Surfboard Deserves A Fresh Wax Job
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Winter is over and Summer is right around the corner.
This is the perfect time to give your favor...

It's Been A Cold, Wet Winter
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You don't need me to remind you that its been a cold, wet, rainy, windy, grey Winter (and early s...

Build Your Perfect Three Board Quiver
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With a perfectly executed Three Board Quiver, you will be prepared for whatever conditions you ar...

And the Winner Is...
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The winner of the Custom Almond Surfboard raffle is....
DAVID ABRASS
Thank you so much for helpi...

Cold Plunge: An April Early & Often Recap
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The water was cold, the waves were small, and you guys joined us in the lineup anyway. Thank you....

A Peak Inside the New Almond Surf Shop
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On Friday, we opened the doors and welcomed you all back into our little neighborhood surfboard s...

Thank You! (Grand Reopening Recap)
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Yesterday was everything I (and the team) could have hoped for.
We kicked off the morning with a ...

The Best Surfer in the Water
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They say the best surfer in the water is the one who's having the most fun... and the best surfe...

Some of the Best Surf Advice Ever Given to Me
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Surfing has an incredible oral tradition—where much of the knowledge is passed down by one person...

Almond Surf Shop Grand Reopening
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It has been a full 2 months (of mostly rain) since we closed the doors of the shop. As you can ...

Shop Renovation Update (3/30/23)
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The paint is dry, the racks are built, the boards are filling in...
We are so excited to open the...

Surf Tip: Get Closer to the Wave
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I absolutely love watching finless surfing—primarily because it forces the rider to be incredibly...

Mr. Walks on Water
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Andy Nieblas is a member of the Acjachemen nation, and at a young age was given the name "Walks o...

Board of the Week: March 22
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This week's Board of the Week also happens to be our most stable noserider. It's the signature m...

I Think We Might Be On To Something...
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Guys, I think we might be onto something with this Experimental 7'6" Mini Walks on Water.
I surf...

Liam Gloyd | Finless 8'0 R-Series
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Liam Gloyd goes fully fins-free on the 8'0 R-Series Joy. This style of surfing brings me great jo...

One Thing That Separates Great Surfers (From Everyone Else)
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What is one thing that really good surfers can do that novice and intermediate surfers cannot?
Re...

Catch Waves Here 📍
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Catch waves earlier.
It makes everything in surfing happen more easily.
When you catch your wave...

Brief History of the Mid-Length
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In the mid 1960’s big, heavy longboards were still the cutting edge of surfboard design and techn...

Almond Surf Shop is 14 Today!
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14 years ago in a tiny, termite-ridden building on Old Newport Blvd, we opened the doors to our v...

"Your Friends Will Wonder How..."
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“Your friends will wonder how you always seem to be in the right spot for every set wave."
For al...

Patagonia Presents: The Physics of Noseriding
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It should be no surprise that we are big fans of noseriding around here. Patagonia and Lauren Hil...

Drew's New Rocket Fish
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Part of our job is to refine our best sellers and ensure that they are as reliable and true as an...

Making the Jump from Fiberglass to a "Foamie"
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Last week, I wrote an article about what to expect when you make the jump from a foamie (like the...

The Essential Guide for New Surfers: Build a Strong Foundation and Ride More Waves
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If you’ve ever watched great surfers glide effortlessly across waves, you’ve probably thought, I ...

Origin of the name: Almond Surfboards
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In honor of National Almond Day, we're taking a look back at the origin of our name (which we st...

Making the Jump from "Foamie" to Fiberglass
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So, you've been riding a "foamie" like an R-Series Surfboard for a couple years, and you're start...

"It's as much about attitude as it is the surf report"
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Two Feet & Firing is both a celebration and a call to action.
It's a celebration of how much ...

Three Waves at Doheny
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Three Waves at Doheny with Andy Nieblas (riding his signature model: the 9'8 Walks on Water)
🎥: ...

Early & Often Surf Club Recap: Jan '23
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On Wednesday morning, we gathered for the first meeting of the Early & Often Surf Club for 20...

Sidewalk Sale | January 28
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Over the next several weeks, we are going to be doing some shop renovations around here. (7 1/2 y...

"So far as it contributes to human flourishing..."
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My interest in surfing extends so far as it contributes to human flourishing.
What a genuine deli...

Learn to Noseride
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One of the most satisfying sensations on a wave is to be firmly perched on the nose of a longboa...

Surfing in Cold Water is Good for Your Health
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Immersing yourself in cold water has health benefits—so embrace cold water and enjoy every bit of...

Find Your Sweet Spot
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I touched on this last week, in our Tips for Getting Your Very First Barrel, but the point is so ...