Jonah Hill Steamrolls Surfer Girl, Then Yells at Her (Video)

The clip comes from former pro surfer, now surf coach, Jake Halstead. And it’s not meant to tear down Jonah, bash his still blossoming surfing skills, or anything like that. As Halstead explains:

“I’ve been holding onto this clip for a while — filmed it last winter at Pipes in Encinitas. I want to be clear: this isn’t about calling anyone out just to stir the pot, but to highlight something important.”

The clip shows Jonah belly-boarding down the face of a wave, then crashing into another surfer. Later, once back out in the lineup, Jonah and the other surfer engage in what appears to be an argument. And here’s the reason for the clip, as Halstead continues:

“Surf etiquette matters. No matter how famous you are, if you’re out in the lineup, the same rules apply. Respect, awareness, and proper etiquette keep everyone safe and keep the vibe in the water positive. When you skip that part of the learning process, it doesn’t matter who you are — you’re going to have a rough time.”

We’re not here to yuck someone’s yum, or to call out Jonah. Especially not because he’s a celebrity. This type of stuff happens all the time with surfers just starting out. It’s a learning process, no matter who you are, and the fundamentals (i.e. etiquette) are key.

Halstead adds: “I’m posting this in hopes of bringing attention to how crucial surf etiquette is for everyone, especially those newer to the sport or spotlighted in it. Jonah, if you see this — I’d be happy to offer you free coaching to help get you dialed in. Let’s all do our part to keep the lineup safe and respectful.”

Check out Jake Halstead’s coaching operation, Beyond Surf San Diego, here.