
How to Be a Beginner Surfer
September 09, 2025
Surfing has existed in some form for at least a thousand years, dating back to ancient cultures ...

The Rippin' Friars Collection: Surf's Up & Batter Up
July 30, 2025
Summer is officially here, which means the return of America's favorite pastime is in full swing ...

Best Coffee Shops to Work & Study From In Coastal South County, San Diego
July 21, 2025
If you ever find yourself down south with a mountain of work piling up, and a desire to get outsi...

Local Break Magazine - June/July Issue - Dawn Patrol with a Purpose
July 12, 2025
We're thrilled to have been featured in the June/July edition of Local Break Magazine! The arti...

The Community Behind Social Clubs
July 10, 2025
If you’ve been paying attention on social media within the past few years, you’ve probably notic...

Dropping In - Surfing the Great Lakes of Michigan with Logan
November 16, 2024
"Dropping in” A few thoughts by Logan Vegh, Great Lakes Surfer and FLSC contributor A phras...

First Light VS Sunrise: The Magic of Morning Surfing
October 11, 2024
When it comes to early morning surfing, there’s a certain allure that draws surfers to the water ...

Kook-Aid: Embracing Your Inner Kook and the Fun of Surfing
September 14, 2024
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the iconic Kool-Aid Man bursting through walls wi...

The Push-Pull of Work Life and Surfing
September 05, 2024
It’s been a while since we’ve had solid waves in San Diego, so my mind drifts back to this day i...

Discover the Blue Mind: How Water Enhances Well-Being and the Joy of Surfing
July 17, 2024
Have you ever noticed how being near the ocean, a lake, or even a flowing river can make you fee...

Bold Journey - Meet John Hall
April 05, 2024
Bold Journey is an online publication aimed at giving entrepreneurs, small business owners, and ...

New Product Drop Corduroy Trucker Hat
February 02, 2024
Say Hello to the First Light Corduroy Trucker We are expanding the hat quiver with addition of ...

Can You Surf At First Light?
January 23, 2024
The short answer is YES. We wholeheartedly believe there is no better time to surf! First off, f...

Best Coffee Shops to Work & Study From In Coastal North County San Diego
January 17, 2024
Here's the list of our favorite coffee shops in Coastal North County San Diego to work and study ...

New Product Drop - Kook-Aid Tee
December 11, 2023
We are excited to announce the newest release to the First Light Surf Club T-Shit collection. In...

New Product Drop - Mug & Necessity Collab Coffee
November 14, 2023
Coffee is an essential or should we say a necessity to our morning routine, so we are absolutely ...

8 Reasons Why Starting Your Day with a Morning Surf Boosts Your Well-Being
November 03, 2023
In almost all of the Spotlight Interviews we've conducted, a consistent theme emerges – beginning...

Shoutout SoCal - Meet John Hall
October 25, 2023
Meet John Hall | Founder of First Light Surf Club – a brand, community, and lifestyle Shouto...

The Art Of The Pre Work Dawn Patrol Surf
July 02, 2023
Beginning your day in the ocean surfing is one of the best ways to start the day on the right foo...

New Product Drop - Dawn Patrol Hoodie in Black Heather
June 09, 2023
Hot off the copier - The fan favorite First Light Surf Club Dawn Patrol Hoodie now comes in Blac...

New Product Drop - Turnarounds Beanie
June 06, 2023
We always get excited about new product drops and this one couldn't have come a moment too soon....

Exploring Life & Business with John Hall of First Light Surf Club
June 06, 2023
SD Voyager recently published an interview with John Hall, founder of First Light Surf Club. SD ...

Surf club brand makes a splash in Carlsbad
April 17, 2023
The San Diego Union-Tribune had a feature on First Light Surf Club in the Local Business section...

Brown Girl Surf
March 24, 2023
Brown Girl Surf is a non-profit doing rad things in the Bay Area working to increase access to su...

New Product Drop - Dawn Patrol Hoodie
January 30, 2023
It is our goal to keep expanding our product offering, and with the cold weather we've been hav...

New Product Drop - Tote Bag
January 05, 2023
We are excited to continue to expand our product offering. The Club Beach Day Tote Bag is the per...

New Product Drop - First Light Snapback
December 20, 2022
Introducing the new First Light Snapback. This hat will be your go to hat for any dawn patrol ses...

Urban Surf 4 Kids
September 07, 2022
For the month of September, all proceeds will be donated to the Urban Surf For Kids. US4K is a ...