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Laguna Beach California USA-1977: Two Surfers Riding Waves At The Beach

Laguna Beach California USA-1977: Two Surfers Riding Waves At The Beach

  • Year1977
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLaguna Beach, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$188 USD
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Two Surfers Riding Waves At The Beach — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1977, this vintage home movie captures two surfers riding waves at Laguna Beach, California. The footage shows a surfer catching a wave and maintaining balance as it breaks, with another surfer visible in the distance. The scene is rendered in a distinct purple-tinted color grade, characteristic of 8mm film from the era, with visible grain and soft focus. The ocean is active with rolling waves and white foam, set against a muted sky. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1970s beach culture and surf lifestyle.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$188 USD
Clip ID
123018365

Rights & Clearance

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
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1977 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Laguna Beach, California, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • person
  • no sound
  • 5 second video
  • good at surfing
  • able to hold on at end of the wave
  • no wipe out
  • people
  • surfing
  • waves
  • beach
  • black
  • white
  • video
  • clean
  • water
  • crowded
  • sports
  • recreation
  • laguna BEACH california USA
  • 1977
  • 1977 surf footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Laguna Beach California
  • 1970s surfing
  • purple tinted film
  • 8mm home movie
  • surfers on waves
  • beach recreation
  • retro surf clip
  • archival surfing footage
  • 1970s beach life
  • vintage California footage
  • old film grain
  • 8mm surf movie
  • nostalgic surfing
  • classic surf culture
  • vintage home movie
  • 1970s beach scenes
  • 8mm film footage
  • vintage 1977 footage

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