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Bum Rush Tour Hawaii 2023

The 11th year of Bum Rushing brought us to the epicenter of the surf world, where our two judges, Tosh Tudor and Barron Mamiya, have spent the Hawaiian winter scoring endless days of swell at Pipeline.

Bum Rush Tour Mammoth 2023

What we wanted was blue-bird skies and fresh powder. What we got was whiteout conditions. But with a sudden showdown that ended with a truly epic ollie, nothing could dampen the stoke when Bum Rush Tour returned to Mammoth.

Bum Rush Tour Jamaica

To help set the scene, there are probably more surfers in Encinitas than there are in the entire country of Jamaica. When you paddle out into the lineup, it’s like slipping into a time warp. Sort of what we imagine surfing in California was like back in the 50’s, when you knew everyone out there because they were the same few dedicated locals, day after day.

La Graviere, Hossegor

After a few croissants, a little too much espresso, and a surf check from our balcony (that just so happened to overlook this iconic surf spot), we rallied the troops and began our trek down the massive dune to the water’s edge.

Mammoth Mountain, California

As much as we love surfing, it’s pretty hard to beat blue skies, fresh snow, and a hyped-up crowd of people doing handplants and tandem skiing down the mountain.

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

There’s a fabled sandbar on the south side of Jax pier in Florida that goes off when the conditions are right.

Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California

We made the trek down to the land of high performance shortboards and superhuman aerial acrobatics—Lower Trestles.

Pipes, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California

It was a classic summer day outside when we rolled out of bed and headed down the road to one of our favorite local breaks.

Duranbah Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

First stop on our 2019 Bum Rush Tour was the Gold Coast, Australia at Duranbah Beach aka D’bah.

Rocky Point, Hawaii

We rolled out of bed at 8, checked the waves from the porch, and Dusty called the crew to let ‘em know, “Bum Rush Tour is on.”

San Clemente, California with Filipe Toledo

When we heard it was International Surfing Day we just had to pull off a Bum Rush.

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Thanks to last weeks hellava winter beast, named Riley, the conditions behind our Cocoa Beach office were ideal to kick off the first leg of our 9th annual Bum Rush Tour.

Velzyland, Hawaii

We rolled out of bed at 8, checked the waves from the porch, and Dusty called the crew to let ‘em know, “Bum Rush Tour is on.”

San Francisco, California

It was a crowded “locals-only” lineup of about 25 to 30 surfers, with solid shoulder to head high surf.

Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

The Bum Rush Tour judges had all eyes on Eric Esenat after he casually conquered a fin first take off, in a lineup that was unaware of our presence.

Makaha, HI

The Bum Rush Tour made its second stop in Hawaii, this time on the west side of Oahu at Makaha.

Banzai Rock Skate Park, Hawaii

After a disappointing wave check at Rock Piles, the Sun Bum crew decided to move the contest to the skate park across the street, where it’s always seven-foot and glassy.

Orlando, Florida

The Bum Rush Tour made a rare inland stop last week surprising wake boarders at the Orlando Watersports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Huntington Beach, California

We rolled up and put the stakes in next to Huntington pier. The beach was straight chaos and the judges had a hard time keeping track of who caught what.

Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach Park, HI

The Bum Rush Tour made its first Hawaii stop of the year at Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach Park on the North Shore.

Seaside, New Jersey

A staple in the Jersey shore surf community, Clay Pollioni’s flair out in the water didn’t go unnoticed by our judges.

Kona Skatepark, Florida

When there’s no waves, we hit a skate park or lake or wherever we can find some action.

A’ala Skate Park, Honolulu, Hawaii

With unusually strong trade winds plaguing the local surf breaks, the Sun Bum crew took the second stop of this years Bum Rush Tour to the reliable concrete at A’ala Skate Park in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Santa Cruz, California

It was a beautiful and busy day at Steamers Lane with about 30 surfers in the water.

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Local surfer, Nick Perganda won the Jacksonville Beach stop of the Bum Rush Tour.

St. Petersburg, Florida

After kicking off the tour with three stops in Hawaii and two in California, we brought the Bum Rush Tour, a unique ambush style surf contest, back to our home state of Florida today for stop number six.

Malibu, California

Ker wins a thousand bucks for some fancy footwork on the longboard in Malibu. Beach-goers are confused by our shenanigans.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Our first ever Bum Rush Tour stop. Lindsay Baldwin catches some waves and the win.