Let's face it, Newport isn't much of a performance wave. Yeah there's days when certain spots have waves that race down the beach without a flaw, but you have to admit, much of the time you're paddling in circles searching for corners that don't close out. The best thing you could say for it is what it lacks in shape, it makes up for in beach break power.

Obviously there's a ton of individuals in town that rip the waves they have to work with, and have developed styles that are well suited for beach breaks, but there are others whose styles are better suited for long drawn out waves. Rick D. here is one example. The guy surfs well in town, but put him on point wave, where he has room for his wrap around carves and his surfing is super impressive.

Ricks "Speed carves" from the back...

... and from the front, Sunday @ Lowers