Dear Fellow Philo-surfer, You have a lot of content to watch this weekend! We’ll start off with this raw compilation of footage from San Diego: 100% unfiltered and only mildly edited. Begins with our November 9th session at San Elijo State Beach. As with my last trip to SD, we spent a lot of time surfing at San Elijo. There are so many different A-frame reef options, each with their own names, some of which change depending on who you talk to. Parking was a piece of cake. You can park inside...
5 days ago • 20 min read
Dear Philo-surfer, This week, as you might imagine, I'm a little pressed for time because the waves just keep pumping here in San Diego. When this hits your inbox we'll be in the water again no doubt. So I've compiled a photo essay for you of the trip so far. Enjoy! Pita's first trip solo with dad. Smuggled her onto my lap on the plane. After delays leaving NY we arrived in SD. First stop: Pokez for burritos. Pokez isn't a fully vegan joint, but they have a full vegan menu. This is the tofu,...
12 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Philo-surfer, It’s been a good week in NYC for people who hope to see a new political landscape. I voted for Mamdani, and I’m glad he won. Do I think he’ll fix every problem in NY? Of course not. There will still be too much trash on the beach in the summer. People will still not be able to afford housing and food. The roads will continue to have pot holes. But messaging and intention still count for something, and that people are brave enough to elect a young person with admirable...
19 days ago • 16 min read
Winter Surf Missions: San Diego & Southwest France San Diego dream! Two epic coaching opportunities are coming up this winter, and I want you there with me. Whether you're looking to rack up reps on approachable California points or chase French beachbreak barrels, these trips are designed to accelerate your surfing while experiencing world-class waves. San Diego: November 8-15 (This Week!) I'm headed to Southern California THIS WEEK for a week of high-volume surfing across San Diego's...
22 days ago • 7 min read
Dear Philo-surfer, Happy Halloween! Halloween is a historically GREAT day for surf on the East Coast. It’s smack dab in the middle of the end of hurricane season. Weather is inevitably getting chillier, while the water stays warmer. Here are a few shots from Halloween sessions over the past 8+ years: Halloween 2017: Spring Lake, NJ Halloween 2020: 38th St, Rockaway Beach, NY Halloween 2021: Spring Lake, NJ Halloween 2022: Manasquan, NJ Halloween 2023: 62nd St, Rockaway Beach, NY Judging by...
26 days ago • 14 min read
Dear Philo-surfer, This week has been a massive downshift from last week's swell bonanza. I haven't surfed since last Saturday. Saturday was a surprise day of over performing surf. Even so, it was nothing great, especially compared to Tuesday and Wednesday of what some call a "No Name" Swell, and what I roped into the Jerry/Karen tropical storm bundle. Whatever it was, it delivered surf. The north winds that blew the system out to sea on Thursday and Friday stalled off the coast again,...
about 1 month ago • 17 min read
Dear Fellow Philo-surfer, This week I'm doing a deep dive into the swell event that just pulsed through the East Coast. We had some of the best waves we've had in a long time. The video above is a 35 min raw edit shot by me and MG Bruno. Swell Event: October 13-16, 2025 The Week Before The week leading into this swell was intentional preparation. Wednesday and Friday I ran a mini intensive with Carla. Monday was a full yoga day. Tuesday and Thursday I hit strength bouts. Every single day...
about 1 month ago • 18 min read
Zach and Yimin party wave at La Grande Plage last December! Dear Philo-surfer, Switching things up this week and starting with housekeeping. Literal and figurative! France trip is completely locked and ready to go: France Trip Details Dec 3-19 Hossegor: The Air Bnb I have from the 3rd-19th is a 5 min drive from this wave. One of the more protected beachbreaks by Hossegor. All manner of beachbreaks. There are gentle sandbars and tubing wedges. I expect a nice mix. If a massive swell comes...
about 2 months ago • 20 min read
Dear Philo-surfers, This week's zine is a report of how I tracked and surfed the Imelda + Humberto swell. If you follow me on IG, you would have seen the new forecast reels that I posted. Casandra encouraged me to do that. The goal for my increased social media output and optimization is to grow my account so that I can find those people, people like you, who want to be here reading this. Those are the few who will see the value in the free content and know they can get more insight, more...
about 2 months ago • 13 min read