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Laguna Beach California USA-1977: Two Surfers in Wetsuits at Laguna Beach Water's Edge

Laguna Beach California USA-1977: Two Surfers in Wetsuits at Laguna Beach Water's Edge

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  • Year1977
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLaguna Beach, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD

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Two Surfers in Wetsuits at Laguna Beach Water's Edge — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1977, this vintage home movie captures two surfers at Laguna Beach, California. Dressed in dark wetsuits, they stand at the water's edge with their surfboards, preparing to enter the ocean. One surfer holds his board while the other crouches to adjust his gear. Footprints trail across the wet sand, and gentle waves roll ashore under a muted purple-tinted sky, evoking a nostalgic, retro atmosphere. The footage showcases authentic Super 8 film grain and color saturation typical of the era.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $188 USD
Clip ID
123018231

Rights & Clearance

Pond5 Not licensed directly; available on Pond5. Stockfilm does not sell this clip directly. It is listed on Pond5 under Pond5's license terms and pricing.

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1977 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Laguna Beach, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • beach
  • wave
  • ocean
  • surf board
  • sand
  • people
  • swim
  • suits
  • surf
  • boards
  • nature
  • laguna BEACH california USA
  • 1977
  • 1977 surfers at Laguna Beach
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 surf footage
  • retro beach scene
  • wetsuits 1970s
  • surfboard preparation
  • California beach life
  • old home movie
  • 1970s surf culture
  • nostalgic surf clip
  • archival surf footage
  • vintage beach footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • classic surfers
  • retro California
  • vintage 1977 footage
  • surfers with boards
  • beach footprints
  • ocean waves 1977
  • 8mm film grain

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