Newport Beach, California delivered on August 29, 2025, the Friday of Labor Day weekend. The waves, the energy, the vibe – everything lined up for one of those sessions that reminds me why I chase waves up and down the California coast with my camera.
In this edit, I break down that special day of surf, the moments that stood out, and why Newport is one of those places that just keeps pulling surfers (and filmmakers like me) back.