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…
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 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…
The morning of January 3, 2021, witnessed an electrifying winter swell that set San Diego’s slab reef on fire. This popular surf spot delivered some mind-blowing hollow barrels. Surfers paddled out very amped and came in with massive stoke smiles on their face. Capturing the essence of these epic waves, a drone was deployed to…
Professional longboarder Richie Cravey has once again made waves in the surfing world with his impressive performance at the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022. Held near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, this competition drew some of the best longboarders from around the world. Richie Cravey, who surfs…
Pro surfer, Filipe Toledo, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Filipe Toledo’s rides. On September 14th, 2021, the surfing world was captivated by the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles, and one name stood out above the rest: Filipe Toledo. Ranked #3 in…
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…
Surfing has always been a quintessential part of California culture, and it’s no surprise that some of the best surfers in the world hail from the Golden State. And recently, one team from Encinitas proved that they are the best of the best by winning the West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto…
The New Years Swell was coming to an end. The La Jolla Shores still had some waves coming through on 12-31-2023 but also a crowded lineup. Ben Gravy really wanted to catch some waves on his last day in San Diego, but didnt want to deal with the crowds. So he called his old pal,…
The Ventura Board Riders team showcased their exceptional surfing abilities during the WCBR Qualifiers on May 25th, 2023 at Lowers, Trestles. Local surfers from Ventura gathered to bring the coveted Wheat Cup back to their beloved hometown. Among the talents on display, Sage Erickson, a former WSL Championship Tour surfer, stood out as a true…
