Using specialized equipment or techniques—whether seated, standing, or prone—para surfers compete at all levels and redefine what’s possible in the water.

At just 15, Eden Walla from San Clemente is already making a name for herself in competitive surfing. She’s homeschooled, which gives her the flexibility to travel for competitions and chase swells around the world.

North County’s Best-Kept Secret If you’ve been surfing North County since 2006, chances are you’ve seen the label Degree 33 under the...