On the unforgettable afternoon of 11-07-2021, surfers reveled in a clean swell, blessed with ideal conditions. California’s sand bar jetty was the ultimate destination. With wave faces standing tall between 3 to 6 feet, locals reveled in tucking into the hollow barrels during negative low tide. California Jetty Surfing Video The video captured the ocean’s…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, was a thrilling event for all longboard enthusiasts. However, one surfer, in particular, stood out from the rest with his impressive skills and style on the waves – professional longboarder Cayden Bainqualls. Cayden, who surfs…
On the second day of the New Years Swell, December 28th, 2023, the California coastline was buzzing with surfers. All of whom were seeking the perfect wave. With the popular spots maxed out, attention turned to the rare and novelty breaks that emerge during such conditions. Along the California Coast, surfers knew it was time…
Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on the weather and ocean conditions. It’s a game of patience, persistence, and being in the right place at the right time. On January 9th, 2019, a great swell hit the La Jolla reefs and for about 1 hour, the reef break was almost perfect. It was…
Best wipeouts and carnage from an epic barreling session out at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego, California. Locals were charging this all this morning and here is a compilation of some of the slams. Surfing Wipeout Video Surfing is not for the faint of heart. It takes skill, strength, and a healthy dose…
A fun clean morning of surfing in Pacific Beach with Martin Grunburg who was practicing a nose ride into 360 on the longboard. On January 31st, 2017, Martin Grunburg took to the waves in Pacific Beach for a morning of surfing. The conditions were ideal, with waist to shoulder high waves and a gentle breeze…
On January 13th, 2019, we decided to capture the beauty of surfing at the popular Scripps Pier in La Jolla by launching a DJI Mavic Drone to film an aerial video of the surf session. The swell that day was incredible, with super clean lines that allowed surfers to ride some amazing waves. As we…
With this swell a couple random reefs in San Diego turned on. Most waves were pretty lined up righthanders with the occassional hollow tube. On January 13, 2022, San Diego’s reef break saw a new swell, offering some epic barrels for surfers. Waves ranged from 5 to 7 feet, featuring clean and hollow conditions. Local…
Chris Ruddy Surfboards was at Camp Shred 2023 in Cardiff By The Sea. Shaper and craftsman, Chris Ruddy, gave us some insights on two of his favorite surfboard models. The Tube Sock Twin and the Stiletto Twin both of which are available at Surf Ride locations or Chris Ruddy Surfboards website by custom order. Surfers…
