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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official launch of Onda, a groundbreaking new surf app that combines hyper-local forecasts, AI-powered surf recommendations, and ...

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A surfer spends a moment of calm amongst the top of the kelp forest while paddling out near Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz this week.