Dewey Weber, a legendary surfer, and entrepreneur epitomized the Southern California surf culture during the 1950s and 1960s. Moving to Manhattan Beach at the age of 5 and graduating from Mira Costa, his exceptional talent on the waves and charismatic personality made him a prominent figure in the sport’s evolution. Weber’s innovative surfboard designs, such as the “Weber Performer,” revolutionized surfing, emphasizing maneuverability and style. He was also a member of legendary local surf clubs with Dale Velzey, Bob Hogan and others.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he distinguished himself with a surfing style unique at the outset of that era. On November 14, 2015, the city of Hermosa Beach unveiled at its Community Center a sculpture inspired by a photo of Dewey Weber taken by surf photographer Leroy Grannis and created by artist Phil Roberts.

Out of the water, Weber excelled in sports and acting, including:

• Established Dewey Weber Surfboards
• National yo-yo champion
• CIF champion in wrestling
• Played Buster Brown
• Featured on You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx