Killer Dana was a legendary right‑hand surf break off Dana Point, famed for holding massive south swells up to 12–15 feet and offering long, powerful rides that drew surfers worldwide. In the 1950s and ’60s it became a hub of surf culture—attracting icons like Phil Edwards, Hobie Alter, and Bruce Brown—and helped spur innovation with foam boards and surf films. That vibrant scene also ignited early surf activism as locals fought to protect their waves.
In 1966, construction began on Dana Point Harbor, and despite protests, the break was buried under tons of rock and earth. The loss of Killer Dana became a catalyst for coastal protection movements. Though the wave is gone, Killer Dana endures in surf legend as a symbol of the golden era and the impacts of development. What began as a playground for a few dozen amazing surfers has grown into an evolving, epic waterman’s paradise that welcomes millions of visitors a year—and will inspire future generations of surfers and stewards. Finally, this is their story—your story: heroes, legends, first surfers, eco‑warriors, and life’s rolling waves.
BIG NEWS and BIG THANKS to new supporting sponsors.
> KILLER DANA SURF SHOP.
> HOOK HAND RUM
> BORED AND THIRSTY WATER
RECENT PRESS: ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER AUGUST STORY:
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/08/27/film-about-killer-dana-seeks-to-tell-story-of-extinct-surf-break/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMcXzJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHne3_hXSaj08a4TywVSU7QZVyjBwoRE82Kj4dVBd5EBOsGFmTScPDASAaEQc_aem_M9TC5EIvPgy_2QY-n8NYlA
