Local Surf

Based in Torrance, California, I grew up being at the beach all the time. Summer days consisted of waking up, eating burritos, grabbing our boards, and leaving until the sun set. Out on the waves, I look around and see all my friends, family, and every once in a while, some well known faces. 

Alexander Gray is one of the faces everybody notices right away. Our local pro surfer. He is the kindest soul and never hesitates to help a beginner out when they need it. 

Normally, Burnout doesn't get waves above 5ft. But when swell comes one every few months, nobody hesitates to paddle out. The lineup is packed and everybody is there to have a good time. One wave in particular. In 2017, Conner Beatty rode some of the best close outs ever.

This year in late January, waves next to our local harbor were slamming the break wall, causing crowds of people to stop and watch.

But the biggest waves came along all the way back in 2014. Alex Gray, as mentioned earlier, ripped on one of the biggest waves seen in over three decades.