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…
On January 5th, 2023, a massive winter swell hit the California coast. Most surf breaks were deemed too dangerous due to the size of the waves and the strong winds. But for a group of experienced surfers, this was an opportunity to explore new territory and ride a novelty wave. As the swell pushed waves…
A really good sized winter swell hit the La Jolla reefs and some of the outer reef breaks started to pump with a bunch of the locals hitting it up. If you’re a surfer, you know that there’s nothing quite like catching a wave on a good swell. And on December 17th, 2018, surfers in…
On March 1, 2022, the San Diego reef break area delivered epic waves to local surfers. The swell created flawless, barreling waves at one of its renowned reefs. With face heights ranging from 5 to 7 feet, it was a surfer’s dream come true. These incredible conditions were complemented by unusually low negative tides and…
Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on weather conditions. The swell, wind, and tide all play important roles in determining whether or not surfers will catch waves. Sometimes, all of these elements come together in the perfect storm to create the ultimate surfing experience. This was the case recently at Scripps Pier Northside….
Early morning at Scripps Pier on La Jolla Shores, we experienced epic surfing conditions. After battling bad winds and stormy waves, a perfect morning with 5mph plus offshore winds finally arrived. Local surfers wasted no time, flocking to Scripps Pier at dawn for the promising waves. Among them were renowned San Diego surfers like Peter…
On May 6th, 2022, surfers were treated to an opening South Swell at Lowers, Trestles. The swell brought in waves that were a fun 4-7 foot. The water temperature was in the mid-60s, making it necessary to don a wetsuit. The swell hit in the late afternoon. Surfers headed to Lowers to catch the last…
On January 15, 2022, surfers in this area had a blast with a new winter swell rolling in. The swell was offering waves with faces ranging from 3 to 5 feet. Local surfers flocked to this nearby beach break jetty with a couple good barrel sections. It is a fast wave requiring surfers to race…
Hank Warner, legendary San Diego shaper, caught up with us for an interview. He shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This interview is part of a video series called Luau Stories. For over 20 years every August the…
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…
