MATT ARTHUR
Matt was born and raised in Capitola and has been an active waterman since he could walk. He started surfing Capitola waves at age nine and competitive surfing at age 11. As an amateur surfer, Matt competed and won many distinguished competitions and accolades in and around California. While his surfing has taken him to many exotic surf spots such as Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii, and Mexico, Capitola is home. With over 34 years of experience surfing Santa Cruz waves, you will not find another person with more knowledge of the many different types of surfing Santa Cruz offers surfers of all levels.
As a fun thing to do when the waves were flat, Matt started paddle boarding Santa Cruz’s popular spots starting in 2006. With Matt’s years of surfing, stand up paddle boarding and his experience as a California State and City Lifeguard, you can feel safe, secure, and comfortable knowing you are in excellent hands when it comes to water safety.
Matt’s Favorites:
- Favorite Surf Spot: Capitola Beach & Pleasure Point (Santa Cruz, CA)
- Favorite Wave Surfed: Cloud Break & Restaurants (Tavarua, Fiji)
- Favorite Surf Trip: Rio Nexpa (Mainland Mexico)
- Favorite Surfboard: 6’0” Channel Island Motorboat & 6’1” Channel Island Flyer
- Favorite Surfer: Tom Carroll (ASP World Champ 1983 & 1984)
“Matt always being attentive, enthusiastic, positive, and clearly I can see his love of surfing.” -Joseph W. – Menlo Park, CA
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