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 February 7th, 2022, the surf scene in Encinitas came alive as local wave riders descended upon Pipes Beach. The waves that morning were a delightful 2 to 4 feet high, offering surfers ideal conditions for their long boards and fish-shaped boards. This spot’s allure lies in its unique reef break, which has earned it…
Best wipeouts and carnage from an epic barreling session out at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego, California. Locals were charging this all this morning and here is a compilation of some of the slams. Surfing Wipeout Video Surfing is not for the faint of heart. It takes skill, strength, and a healthy dose…
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…
On a cloudy morning in June, three surfers were able to catch a rare hollow left wave at a slab reef in San Diego. June 4th, 2022 the surfers, Matt Powers, Johnny Noris, and Myles Laine-Toner, were able to score some great barreling waves despite the gloomy weather. It was a slightly foggy early morning…
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…
On December 28th, 2023, surfers flocked to the La Jolla beaches for day two of an impressive swell. The morning revealed waves with faces ranging from 8 to 12 feet at the renowned reef breaks. As the day progressed, the surf only grew larger, offering surfers an abundance of thrilling barrels to conquer. The feature…
The Rob Machado Foundation set up an information and water refill booth at Camp Shred 2023. We caught up with legendary professional surfer, Rob Machado, to get some background information about his charity and what was the catalyst. As the surf community gathered at the annual Camp Shred event in 2023, they were met with…
Caught up with young surfer Nico Launais at a reef break in La Jolla that had some great mid tide barrels. Nico tells us about his Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 the Dark Arts version and how it handled. The Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 Dark Arts model is a high-performance surfboard. Especially, designed for experienced riders…
The ocean has always been a source of awe and wonder. Always captivating the hearts of adventurers and surf enthusiasts alike. On May 18th, 2023, a massive south swell descended upon The Wedge in Newport Beach, California. It set the stage for an unforgettable display of raw power and human determination. Surfers, driven by an…
