The 2011 ASP PRIME O’Neill Cold Water Classic California is set to host a mass of the world’s best surfers at iconic Steamer Lane with the waiting period beginning October 26.

The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz is gearing up to return once again to the rugged shores of Northern California for the final stop of the 2011 CWC Series.

Quinn And Duru Charge Into Quarterfinals At ASP 6-Star O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland

The current World Number One, Jordy Smith as well as the current CWC Series leader, Royden Bryson knocked out of the competition as the quarter finalists were decided in solid 6 to 8 foot surf.

With the O'Neill Cold Water Classic kicked up to a 6-Star Prime, the world's best surfers posted up in the Santa Cruz area the last couple weeks chasing some Fall gold...looks like they found it!

The event’s top performers march through the Round of 16 in the chilly waters of Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California in solid eight-foot surf to decide the event’s Quarterfinalists.

Wildcards Named For O’Neill Cold Water Classic And Oakley Pro Junior ASP North America Championships

SANTA CRUZ, California (Saturday, October 25, 2008) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 4-Star O’Neill Cold Water Classic completed Round 5 today in three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) surf.

Santa Cruz, Calif., October 24, 2008 – Day Four of the O’Neill Cold Water Classic saw Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), 17, lead the battle of the locals in his stacked heat against fellow Santa Cruz standouts Jason Collins (Santa Cruz, CA), 34, who advanced in second, and former two-time event finalist Josh Loya (Santa Cruz, CA), 39.

SANTA CRUZ, California (Thursday, October 23, 2008) – Day Three of the O’Neill Cold Water Classic, an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 4-Star event, saw Hawaiian standout Sebastian Zietz (Kilauea, HI), 20, stamp the day’s top honors by claiming both the highest single wave score and highest heat total of the event so far

John John Florence (Haleiwa, HI), who just turned 16 on Saturday, will be celebrating in Santa Cruz a birthday and a wildcard into the event.

San Clemente, Calif. – Oct. 17, 2008 – With the completion of two-thirds of the 2008 Macy’s California Trifecta Surf Series, the Trifecta points race has reached a boiling point.

Santa Cruz, Calif., October 15, 2008 – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) will wrap up the final event held in the continental 48 states this year with the ASP WQS 4-Star O’Neill Cold Water Classic at Santa Cruz’s prized Steamer Lane from October 21-26.