I'm Ty Peterson, a California native who chased waves up the West Coast — from sun-soaked California breaks to the misty, untamed shores of British Columbia — before finding home on Oregon’s rugged coast in 2021. Surfing became more than a passion; it became a craft, a way to understand the ocean and myself. That journey led me to the shaping bay, and in 2023, ORCA Surfboards was born.

In 2024, the ocean called me back to Oceanside, California. Here, ORCA blends the raw energy of northern waters with the timeless rhythm of Southern California surf. Every board we shape carries that story — the waves, the coastlines, and the people who shaped my journey.

The name ORCA — like my journey — merges Oregon and California, reflecting a balance of wild and refined, adventure and tradition. Our mission is simple: to craft hand-shaped surfboards that perform in the water while honoring the spirit of surf culture. Every board tells a story, and every wave is an invitation to ride it.

Every wave is a journey — let ORCA be the board that carries you.

-Ty Peterson