If you’re a surfer in Encinitas, California, you know that catching a good wave is like finding treasure. And on September 5th, 2020, local surfer Chris Blabac struck gold. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris for a long boarding session on this beautiful day. Despite the early morning gloomy conditions, the waves…
The Jacksonville Boardriders Team made waves at the National Finals in Trestles Beach on May 27, 2023. Emerging victorious in their regionals, this talented squad earned their spot in the prestigious event. Their journey took them to the iconic Lowers break at Trestles Beach, California, a renowned destination among surf enthusiasts. The team, led by…
On June 18th, 2019, the surfers at Trestles were treated to a second day of a new swell, and Uppers was pumping with some solid waves. Trestles, located in Southern California, is known for its magnetic pull on talented surfers from all around the world. And on this day, they were out in force, ripping…
On June 23rd, 2020, William had an amazing session out at Lowers, Trestles. The lefts were super lined up, and he focused on surfing them for his practice session. The waves were between 3 to 5 feet, which made it an ideal day for training before the upcoming Junior Surfing contest that week. William’s surfing…
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…
La Jolla’s reef showcased its remarkable power on December 8th, 2020. The surf was producing solid 3-4 foot waves. The play of sunset hues and cloud formations created breathtaking lighting conditions, perfectly captured by a 4K drone. With the winds favorably blowing offshore, the barrels took shape, becoming hollow. Conditions like this are inviting for…
San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and consistent waves. On January 13th, 2023, the city was hit with a massive Pacific Northwest swell that brought rare big waves to the region. For surfers like professional surfer Zeke and his friends, this was an opportunity not to be missed. As soon as the swell…
The evening before, conditions on the reports looked great for this new swell mixed with a wind swell. Reports said wind was gonna turn offshore in the middle of the night and be glassy for dawn patrol. Surfers at this sand bar in North County scored with the dawn patrol. If you’re a surfer, you…
Shayne McIntyre showcased his exceptional skills during a morning session at Scripps Pier in La Jolla, San Diego on November 24th, 2020. Shayne is a renowned professional surfer representing Quiksilver. As well as an impressive resume that includes being a former host of the popular On Surfari TV show and serving as a San Diego…
On August 24th, 2018, a swell held through the afternoon at a San Diego localized break, providing some clean lines and great conditions for surfing. Many local surfers were out, taking advantage of the chest to shoulder high waves and getting some impressive long rides. What made this session even more special was the use…
