The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational is a longboarding contest that brings together some of the best surfers from around the world to celebrate the sport and culture of surfing. This year’s event, held on August 11th, 2022, at Tourmaline Surf Beach in Pacific Beach, was no exception. Among the standout longboarders was Dane Perlee, a…
Parts 1 and 2 from a session at Seaside Reef in Cardiff. Morning session provided some smaller south swell and west wind swell mixed in. As the tide started to drop it exposed the wind swell but everyone was still getting some great rides. Seaside Reef Surfing Video – Part 1 Perseverance is another crucial…
On January 17, 2021, a powerful winter swell graced San Diego County’s La Jolla Reefs, delighting surfers. The session featured ideal conditions, boasting offshore winds that unveiled magnificent, hollow barrels. Wave heights ranged from head high to a few feet overhead, drawing advanced surfers seeking thrilling barrels. La Jolla Reefs Barreling Surfing Video However, due…
Chris Ruddy Surfboards was at Camp Shred 2023 in Cardiff By The Sea. Shaper and craftsman, Chris Ruddy, gave us some insights on two of his favorite surfboard models. The Tube Sock Twin and the Stiletto Twin both of which are available at Surf Ride locations or Chris Ruddy Surfboards website by custom order. Surfers…
As the sun began to rise over the horizon, a group of local surfers headed out to Moonlight and D Street beaches in Encinitas, California. The waves were clean and playful, providing the perfect canvas for a morning surf session. The size of the waves ranged between 2-3 feet, making it ideal for surfers of…
On August 11th, 2022, professional longboarder Summer Romero made waves in the surfing community by taking first place in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest. Held near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, this competition brought together some of the most talented longboarders in the world to compete for the top spot. Summer…
Jarvis Earle, emerged triumphant at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championships. Held at the picturesque Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, on January 13th, 2023. Jarvis’s awe-inspiring performance showcased his potential for future success. Jarvis enjoys endorsements from renowned surfing brands like Hurley, Boost Mobile, Oakley, Al Merrick Surfboards, and Sticky Bumps. This young surfer is…
On July 24th, 2018, a group of local surfers took advantage of a clean south swell to catch some incredible waves. What made this session even more special was that it was filmed using an aerial drone, providing a unique birds-eye view of the action. One of the best places to surf in San Diego…
On March 16, 2022, surfers in San Diego had a blast catching wind swell at La Jolla Shores beach break. The morning session featured fun 2-4 foot waves, perfect for riding. The weather was fantastic, with sunny skies and gentle winds, making it an ideal day for surf enthusiasts. La Jolla Shores Surfing Videos La…
Surfing contest highlights from the annual Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational presented by UC San Diego and benefiting Moores Cancer Center. This year legend surfers such as Ryan Burch, John Philbin, JoJo Roper, Hank Warner, Dane Perlee, Jen Smith, Ben Gravy and many more surfed alongside the contestants. 2019 UCSD Luau and Legends Surfing…
