The WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles in September 2022 saw some of the best surfing performances by the world’s top surfers. However, one surfer who stood out from the rest was Italo Ferreira. The Brazilian surfer entered the finals that morning ranked #4 in his heat against Kanoa Igarashi. But, Italo’s determination and…
Some of the best beat downs and wipeouts during this huge January 2016 swell at Blacks Beach on 01-18-2016. Surfers were charging this maxed out surf. Blacks Beach is known for its challenging waves and unpredictable conditions. During the huge January 2016 swell, surfers from around the world gathered at this iconic surf spot to…
On January 24, 2022, the surfers at Windansea Beach in La Jolla had an epic session. Scoring overhead waves generated by a fresh winter swell. The outer reef offered some exhilarating rogue sets that thrilled the experienced riders. While the inside bowl is where most surfers posted up catching some overhead waves. Windansea’s unique reef…
There were some massive sets out the back and big drops at Blacks Beach during this 2nd huge January 2016 swell that hit San Diego and Southern California area. January 18th, 2016 was a memorable day for surfers in San Diego and Southern California. It was the day when huge sets of waves hit Blacks…
Manasquan Inlet on the iconic Jersey Shore, recently received epic swell thanks to Hurricane Sam. This 24-hour wave extravaganza left a remarkable impact on this renowned surfing destination. and surfers reveled in the exciting challenges it presented. The waves at Manasquan Inlet were predominantly walled out. This always makes it a thrilling adventure to find…
Pro womens surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Sally’s best rides. The world of professional surfing is always exciting, and the 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals did not disappoint. One surfer who stood out from the rest was Sally Fitzgibbons, who made…
It was a day that will go down in the memory books for many surfers along the California coast. On January 5th, 2023, a massive winter swell rolled in, bringing with it towering waves and the promise of some epic surf sessions. As the swell began to fill in, many surfers headed to their usual…
Dave Woods from Creatures of Leisure gives us a review of the new Italo Ferreira Traction Pad and Surfing Leashes at the Camp Shred event in Cardiff by the Sea. The Creatures of Leisure Italo Ferreira traction pad is a high-performance surfboard accessory. It was designed in collaboration with world champion surfer Italo Ferreira. It…
Surfers eagerly anticipated the much-anticipated swell that hit La Jolla’s beaches on the morning of December 27th, 2023. Renowned for its barreling reefs, La Jolla proved to be a surfer’s haven. Waves reaching 6-8 foot faces, rolled in with offshore perfection. Local chargers such as Niko Launais, Crusoe Frapwell, and Mick Davey reveled in the…
On December 28th, 2023, surfers flocked to the La Jolla beaches for day two of an impressive swell. The morning revealed waves with faces ranging from 8 to 12 feet at the renowned reef breaks. As the day progressed, the surf only grew larger, offering surfers an abundance of thrilling barrels to conquer. The feature…
