Xcel Wetsuits is a longstanding and premier wetsuit brand in the surf industry. Xcel was featuring some of its latest wetsuits for 2023 down at the Camp Shred demo in San Diego. During the product breakdown we discussed their Men’s Dry Lock Wetsuit, Men’s Comp Silhouette, Channel Flex 2.0 Technology, and All 3mm Hooded Phoenix….
Pro surfer, Conner Coffin, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Conner’s best rides. The 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles showcased some of the best surfing talent in the world, and among them was professional surfer Conner Coffin. Ranked #4 in the…
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,…
Surfers and wave enthusiasts eagerly anticipate those rare moments when the ocean comes alive with a big swell. On January 14th, 2023, La Jolla Shores experienced a breathtaking transformation as powerful waves rolled in. Although the locals faced some challenges with closeouts, the prospect of incredible waves was enough to keep them pushing their limits….
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…
One of the biggest swells of the 2015/2016 El Nino Winter brought some massive barreling waves to the La Jolla Reefs, with only a handful of surfers paddling out through the pumping sets. On February 25th, 2016, a group of surfers experienced that rush in a big way. The La Jolla Reefs, located off the…
Was a gorgeous morning at Tourmaline Beach and we got some sick nose riding angles when Preston McQuillen and I back in 2015 decide to film a nose riding longboard sesh from land and test using GoPro on a selfie stick. Props to Preston who was trying paddle, press record, take off, and aim the…
Gabriel Medina, the three-time Surfing World Champion, recently made his way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. He seized the opportunity to refine his skills before the upcoming Surf Ranch contest. Accompanied by his coach, Andy King, he arrived at Lowers with a burning desire to conquer the waves. Without holding back,…
On June 17th, 2019, a swell rolled through Lowers, Trestles, providing some shoulder to head-high plus waves, or 4-6 foot faces, to the delight of the local surfers. Surfing is not just a sport but a lifestyle for those who love the ocean and the thrill of riding waves. And what better way to kick…
The El Nino Swell on Feb 25th, 2016 brought huge waves to the San Diego beaches and the majority of surf spots were totally maxed out conditions. A handful of surfers at this beach break managed to find a couple rideable waves in between the non-stop wash through sets. The El Nino Swell is still…
