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…
One of the biggest swells of the 2015/2016 El Nino Winter brought some massive barreling waves to the La Jolla Reefs, with only a handful of surfers paddling out through the pumping sets. On February 25th, 2016, a group of surfers experienced that rush in a big way. The La Jolla Reefs, located off the…
On May 26th, 2023, the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals witnessed a display of passion from the Encinitas Board Riders team. As some of the best surfers in the Encinitas area attended, they were determined to win for their region. The competition at Lowers, Trestles was fierce. There was a diverse mix of current professional surfers,…
In the heart of Southern California, La Jolla stands as a premier surfing destination. Especially, La Jolla is known for its iconic reefs. During the recent New Years Swell on December 31, 2023, surfers flocked to the La Jolla Reefs. Undoubtedly, eager to ride the bigger barreling waves. As Day 5 unfolded, the swell maintained…
The surfing world is buzzing as young female surfer Sawyer Lindblad leaves an indelible mark on the sport. Her outstanding performance at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef in San Diego has solidified her position as a rising star. Hailing from the shores of San Clemente, California, Sawyer Lindblad is no stranger to…
This is part 2 of 2 for this RAW SLAW segment. Surfing has always been a sport that relies heavily on the natural elements. On July 19th, 2022, the surf gods delivered some firing south swell to the shores of Lowers, Trestles. This was a day that many surfers wait for, despite the expected crowds…
One name has emerged as a rising star in the surfing world – Alan Cleland. Hailing from mainland Mexico, Alan’s remarkable performance at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championship, held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, left spectators and fellow surfers in awe. Alan Cleland’s passion for surfing was ignited at a young age when…
The 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef witnessed a stunning display of surfing prowess by Tahitian prodigy, Kauli Vaast. The young surfer left spectators in awe as he showcased his exceptional skills in the uncommon large surf for San Diego. Hailing from the world-renowned surf destination of Tahiti, Kauli Vaast has honed his talents…
A crew of groms caught some of the action at the North County sand bar while it was going off. The young surfers scored some great clean waves and it was a perfect size for them to practice maneuvers. Surfing is a sport that has been popular for many years, and it continues to attract…
