Johanne Defay, the French surfer from Reunion Island, is one of the most talented and tenacious surfers on the Women’s World Surf League (WSL) circuit. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles saw her come up against the legendary Stephanie Gilmore, but despite not taking the title, Johanne gave a remarkable performance, showing us…
On Day 2 the El Nino swell started to drop and get more rideable. The San Diego beaches were on fire with some epic waves. Surfing enthusiasts across the world love nothing more than catching the perfect wave, and February 26th, 2016, will forever be etched in the minds of San Diego surfers as one…
Surfers in La Jolla had a blast catching waves on 12-09-2020. The swell offered consistent 4 to 6-foot faces, setting the stage for an exciting session. The glassy conditions and the higher tide provided ideal opportunities for carving and turns. The choice of surfboard became paramount, especially when the waves held power but were a…
On August 4th, 2022, at Lowers Trestles, it was another fun day of summertime south swells. A few standout rippers were dominating the lineup. Among these standout rippers were professional surfers Alex Ribeiro, Luke Rife, and Maxime Huscenot. Lowers Trestles is a wave is known for its long, peeling, and consistent waves. Making it a…
The world of professional surfing is no stranger to remarkable talent and exceptional performances. One name that has been making waves is Alyssa Spencer. This young professional female surfer hails from Carlsbad, San Diego County. Her outstanding skills were on full display at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. Alyssa provided an excellent…
Flated is a brand new company showcasing their awesome products for surfers at Camp Shred in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego. Their flagship product is The Air-Topper a convenient truck bed shell that inflates to a ridge structure, clamps on the truck bed, and when not needed rolls into a small bag to store…
Tyler Callaway, a surf industry veteran as former owner of FCS and also a cancer survivor, shared with us some memories of Rell Sunn and why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. Tyler Callaway Luau Stories Video This is part of a…
Day 3 of this amazing January 2016 winter swell. Overall the size dropped a little bit from the previous day but there were still plenty of barreling bombs coming through. All the main La Jolla and San Diego locals were out charging such as Peter Lochtefeld, Keone Betanzos, Henry Hunt, and more. As surfers, we…
On December 31, 2023, La Jolla Shores welcomed surfers with overhead waves rolling through its famous sandbars. Located in San Diego, California, this picturesque beach is known for its consistent surf and stunning coastal views. The lineup was packed with eager surfers, all hoping to catch the last waves of the New Year’s swell. With…
Windansea Beach in La Jolla, California, stands out as a go to wave for experienced surfers. It is located along the picturesque coastline of San Diego County. This beach is renowned for its consistently good surf conditions, making it a haven for surf enthusiasts. On February 7, 2022, surfers were treated to 3 to 5…
