Many surfers around the world are not familiar with something called “The Luau” which is held every year at Scripps Pier, La Jolla. What is The Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational all about? Why is it so important? Luau founders, John Otterson and Sam Armstrong, discuss the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational, Moores…
On March 18, 2022, surfers had a fantastic time riding a new swell at Seaside Reef. The waves reached an enjoyable 4-6 feet in height, with the early morning gifting surfers the coveted offshore winds they crave. The sunny conditions made it a perfect start to the day. Seaside Reef is nestled in the beautiful…
On March 26th, 2022, a group of surfers braved the windy and challenging conditions of Pacific Beach, San Diego. Despite the small 2-3 foot waves, the surfers headed out into the ocean, determined to catch some fun surf. As the winds swirled around them, the surfers were reminded that it was Springtime in San Diego….
Johanne Defay, the French surfer from Reunion Island, is one of the most talented and tenacious surfers on the Women’s World Surf League (WSL) circuit. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles saw her come up against the legendary Stephanie Gilmore, but despite not taking the title, Johanne gave a remarkable performance, showing us…
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…
The surfing community is always buzzing with excitement when it comes to up and coming talent, and the recent competition at Lowers, Trestles did not disappoint. With a lineup full of young surfers, the energy and enthusiasm were contagious, and the waves were plentiful. Among the standout performers were Quaid Fahrion, Kai Thompson, Mia McLeish,…
On August 24th, 2018, a swell held through the afternoon at a San Diego localized break, providing some clean lines and great conditions for surfing. Many local surfers were out, taking advantage of the chest to shoulder high waves and getting some impressive long rides. What made this session even more special was the use…
The El Nino Swell on Feb 25th, 2016 brought huge waves to the San Diego beaches and the majority of surf spots were totally maxed out conditions. A handful of surfers at this beach break managed to find a couple rideable waves in between the non-stop wash through sets. The El Nino Swell is still…
This is part 1 of 2 for this RAW SLAW segment. If you’re a surfer, then you know that there’s nothing quite like scoring some great waves with a few of your buddies. Well, that’s exactly what happened recently at Lowers part of Trestles Beach. This wave is one of the most famous surf breaks…
On June 23rd, 2020, William had an amazing session out at Lowers, Trestles. The lefts were super lined up, and he focused on surfing them for his practice session. The waves were between 3 to 5 feet, which made it an ideal day for training before the upcoming Junior Surfing contest that week. William’s surfing…
