Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on weather conditions. The swell, wind, and tide all play important roles in determining whether or not surfers will catch waves. Sometimes, all of these elements come together in the perfect storm to create the ultimate surfing experience. This was the case recently at Scripps Pier Northside….
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…
Devon Howard, former professional longboarder and editor of Longboard magazine, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Devon Howard is a celebrated longboard surfer. His name is synonymous with…
On January 9th, 2019, a big winter swell hit the La Jolla Reefs, and with it came some incredible barreling waves and epic wipeouts. For those unfamiliar with surfing, a barreling wave is a wave that is hollow and creates a tube-like structure as it breaks. This is the ultimate goal for many surfers as…
On January 5th, 2023, a massive winter swell hit the California coast. Most surf breaks were deemed too dangerous due to the size of the waves and the strong winds. But for a group of experienced surfers, this was an opportunity to explore new territory and ride a novelty wave. As the swell pushed waves…
The Seager Grit Company Surf Team made waves at the renowned Waco Surf Resort in Texas. The surfing team was their having an exhilarating air session in the wave pool. Surfers from all over the country, including the likes of Skip McCullough and Brady Russychaert. The Seager Grit Company, a unique brand that effortlessly blends…
We decided to take a boat out to some of the surf breaks in the middle of nowhere on Sunset Cliffs. We had quite an adventure with little surfing involved. Due to the heavy kelp we couldn’t park the boat close, and had to park it about quarter to half mile out in the ocean…
Local surfers in San Diego enjoyed an evening session at a Mysto Reef on December 4th, 2020. Despite its inconsistency, a few dedicated surfers took advantage of the 5-7 foot face waves and had a blast. As dusk approached, the surf break came alive, offering long rides along the reef. The memorable session was documented…
This was Day 2 of a great January winter swell in 2016. The surf cleaned up even more on the 2nd day and the locals scored an epic barreling day at the La Jolla Reefs. All the main La Jolla locals were out charging such as Jon Roseman, Henry Hunt, Jojo Roper, Jordan Gaudet, Lucas…
The world of surfing is always on the lookout for the next big thing, and Ethan Ewing has certainly made a name for himself. At the recent WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles on September 8th, 2022, Ewing put on an epic performance. Ethan Ewing was ranked #3 in the rankings at the start…
