On the 3rd of April 2022, surfers at Scripps Pier were treated to an exciting session. As the tide dropped, the wind picked up, creating ideal conditions for catching some waves. Despite the increasing wind swell, surfers found plenty of corners and rippable surf at this renowned spot. Wave heights ranged from 3 to 6…
Caught up with young surfer Nico Launais at a reef break in La Jolla that had some great mid tide barrels. Nico tells us about his Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 the Dark Arts version and how it handled. The Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 Dark Arts model is a high-performance surfboard. Especially, designed for experienced riders…
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…
The WSL Women’s Championship Tour has always been a source of excitement and inspiration for surfing enthusiasts around the world. With some of the best female surfers battling it out on the waves, the Rip Curl Lowers Pro on September 8th, 2022 was a sight to behold. The final five surfers included Brisa Hennessy, Tatiana…
As the sun began to rise over the horizon, a group of local surfers headed out to Moonlight and D Street beaches in Encinitas, California. The waves were clean and playful, providing the perfect canvas for a morning surf session. The size of the waves ranged between 2-3 feet, making it ideal for surfers of…
On January 19, 2021, a massive winter swell descended upon the La Jolla Reefs, unleashing impressive, cavernous waves. Despite the daunting challenge, only a select few courageous surfers dared to paddle out, lured by the extraordinary conditions. With offshore winds sculpting flawless, glassy barrels, the surf reached towering heights of 8 to 12 feet, occasionally…
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…
On May 26th, 2023, the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals saw a great competition from the Huntington Beach Board Riders team. Some of the best surfers, young and veterans, from the Huntington Beach area attended. They came down to Lowers, Trestles with the focus of winning the Wheat Cup for their city. The competition at Lowers,…
The summer south swell and absence of school had the young groms ecstatic about surfing. With enjoyable 3-4 foot faces on May 22nd, 2023, the waves offered a perfect playground. Amongst the bustling crowd, local surfers like Kai Thompson and Harvey Nelson stood out. While others struggled for waves, the groms expertly snagged the inside…
Surfers hit the jackpot with epic waves at San Diego’s La Jolla Reefs on 01-17-2021. Among the lucky riders were Skip McCullough, Mark Frapwell, Shayne McIntyre, and Owen Miller, who scored incredible rides. A drone captured the action, offering a unique perspective inside the barreling waves, which stood at a thrilling 6-8 feet. These experienced…
