Chris Wylde on Surfing, Fatherhood, Patience, and the Waves You Never Forget

Actor, comedian, surfer, and ClipCast host Chris Wylde joins Greg Finch on The Surf Strong Show for an “It Comes in Waves” conversation about surfing, fatherhood, patience, and the waves that stay with us.Chris shares the story of his most recent wave at Rincon with his son — a small, uncrowded day that turned into one of those long, quiet, soul-surfing rides you do not want to ruin by paddling back out too soon.From there, the conversation moves through New Jersey beach culture, learning to surf at Blacks Beach on a board that made no sense for a beginner, life in Redondo Beach, and the connection between acting and surfing. Chris talks about how the “hurry up and wait” rhythm of working on film and television sets mirrors time in the lineup: long stretches of patience, followed by moments where you have to be ready immediately.Greg and Chris also get into surfing with your kids, knowing your limits in the ocean, longboarding footwork, cross-stepping, and why practicing movement patterns out of the water can help surfers feel more confident when wave time is limited.This episode is funny, human, surf-connected, and full of the kind of stories that remind us why surfing stays with us for life.In this episode:- Chris’s last wave at Rincon- Surfing with his son- Growing up “down the shore” in New Jersey- Learning to surf at Blacks Beach- How surfing teaches patience and presence- The overlap between acting, timing, and surfing- Longboarding footwork and the “dad bunny hop”- Why dry-land reps matter for better movement in the water- The unforgettable left Chris still daydreams aboutGuest Links:Chris Wylde: https://www.chriswylde.com/Chris Wylde on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0943699/Chris Wylde on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisWyldeClipCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clipcast-the-best-clippers-podcast/id574649000ClipCast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aia6OpSRcdTjv15aTtQ8vClipCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laclipcast/Surf Strong Links:Apply for 1:1 surf fitness coaching: https://surfstrongfit.com/startSurf Strong For Life: https://surfstrongfit.com/The Surf Strong Show is hosted by Greg Finch, surf longevity coach and founder of Surf Strong For Life, helping surfers build strength, mobility, breath control, paddle endurance, and confidence so they can stay surf-ready for decades.