Dozens of surfers are competing to qualify in the World Surf League tournament while community members gather near Morro Rock ...

Santa Cruz’s John Mel, 26, produced his best result of the 2025-26 season at the World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open Morro Bay, ...

Santa Cruz’s John Mel advanced to the Round of 32 at the World Surf League's SLO CAL Open Morro Bay, a Qualifying Series ...

Santa Cruz’s John Mel, 26, advanced through two heats to the quarterfinals at the World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open Morro Bay, a Qualifying Series 2,000-point event, in Morro Bay on Saturday. Mel, No.