New big swell started to fill in and Blacks Beach was bombing with the canyon sets out the back. There was some strong wind blowing side-shore offshore creating some bump on the face of the large waves. Locals were easily able to get some great rides on this 1st day of a new swell. Blacks…
A rising star is Francisca Veselko, a young professional surfer from Portugal, whose remarkable skills and recent victory at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championships. Her win has positioned her as a force to be reckoned with in the global surfing scene. With an impressive list of sponsors that include renowned brands like Roxy, Lost Surfboards,…
On 11-08-2021, local surfers in Pacific Beach woke up to some fun 3-5 foot face waves. The conditions were slightly offshore and glassy. This is something that surfers always want for morning sessions. Majority of Pacific Beach is beach breaks with sand bar bottoms. Local surfers such as Austin Higgins paddled out to score a…
On August 26th, 2019, a group of ocean goers decided to take advantage of the warm summer afternoon and hit the waves at Windansea Beach. The light from the setting sun created a stunning display of colors, with the sunset gleaming inside the barrels of the shorebreak. The beach was alive with activity as people…
On January 8, 2021, Ocean Beach, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of San Diego, offered surfers a delightful experience. With pristine conditions and gentle morning breezes, it was Day 2 of an exciting winter swell. Surfers reveled in the fun and playful waves, measuring 3-5 feet in height. Ocean Beach boasts several sandbar beach breaks,…
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…
It was a pretty packed lineup this morning at Lowers, Trestles. That is understandable with the warm sunny weather and a rippable south swell in the water. Pretty much no waves went unridden this morning session. Everyone in the water was getting waves. If you’re a surfing enthusiast, then you know that one of the…
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…
Surfing is not just a sport, but a way of life for many coastal communities. The thrill of riding a wave in the ocean is a feeling like no other. For members of the Carlsbad Board Riders Surf Team, this connection was on full display at the West Coast Board Riders (WCBR) Surf Contest. The…
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…
