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…
San Diego’s post-Christmas surf scene received a major boost with a phenomenal swell, yielding epic, hollow barrels. The conditions were impeccable, boasting glassy waves, gentle breezes, and wave heights scaling from 5 to 8 feet. Local legends such as Jojo Roper and Skip McCullough, alongside a crew of talented up-and-comers, seized the opportunity to ride…
A summertime south swell hit San Diego beaches and decided to swim out at one of my favorite sand bars to do some water photos of some rippers like Ralph West, Dusty Hornback, and Jordan Schweller. The excitement of summertime swells hitting the beaches of San Diego is something that surfers and ocean enthusiasts look…
On the morning of December 8th, 2023, La Jolla beaches experienced an impressive high tide, setting the stage for an exhilarating surfing session. The renowned La Jolla reefs, home to some of the most sought-after waves, showcased 5-7 foot face waves. Ultimately, drawing local surfers eager to ride the swell. Despite a touch of wonkiness…
On March 1st, 2022, surfers in the San Diego reef break area were in for a treat. They scored some epic hollow barrels. The ocean swell that day delivered clean and barreling waves. The direction angling right at one of the picturesque reefs along the coast. Surfers reveled in the thrill of riding waves that…
On January 15, 2022, surfers in this area had a blast with a new winter swell rolling in. The swell was offering waves with faces ranging from 3 to 5 feet. Local surfers flocked to this nearby beach break jetty with a couple good barrel sections. It is a fast wave requiring surfers to race…
A big south swell slammed into Trestles on July 19th, 2022. The pros such as Taylor Knox, Caroline Marks, and Thiago Camaro showed up to catch some amazing long rides at Lowers. These three surfers were dominating their session and catching some of the best set waves. The line up this morning which was breaking…
On January 15th, 2019 the American Sniper needed some long over due R & R. He heard that Scripps Pier in La Jolla had an epic barreling swell hitting the beaches. So he and his crew headed to the beach to get in on the action. When he arrived he saw the incredible 5-7 foot…
On the crisp morning of December 29th, 2023, the La Jolla Reefs showcased their grandeur, marking Day 3 of the New Year’s Swell. As the waves surged, Skip McCullough, seeking solitude, embraced the challenge of being the inaugural surfer in the water. Braving the unpredictable nature of this renowned reef break, McCullough’s early paddle-out set…
The first ever Jen Smith Aloha Invitational surf contest was held on Aug 11th, 2022 at Tourmaline Surfing Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The surf contest was held in conjunction with the San Diego Surf Film Festival running that week. This longboard contest included notable invitees such as Cayden Bainqualls, Dane Perlee, Josh Hall,…
