On the afternoon of December 27, 2023, surfers in San Diego were treated to a rare spectacle. As the new swell gained momentum, a rare reef break along the coastline began to awaken with the dropping tide. With wave faces ranging from 4 to 7 feet, the conditions were ideal for those seeking a great…
May 22nd, 2023 marked the arrival of one of the first south swells at Lowers, Trestles. Surfers were greeted with a 4-6 foot face swell, offering ideal conditions for riding the waves. Despite the presence of May Gray, which cast a gloomy sky over the scene, the light winds managed to maintain clean and inviting…
With this swell a couple random reefs in San Diego turned on. Most waves were pretty lined up righthanders with the occassional hollow tube. On January 13, 2022, San Diego’s reef break saw a new swell, offering some epic barrels for surfers. Waves ranged from 5 to 7 feet, featuring clean and hollow conditions. Local…
There were many of the world’s top pros in Southern California for the US Open up at Huntington Beach. On their off days a number of them headed down to Lowers, Trestles to score some summer time south swell. For many of the contest surfers it is only a quick one hour drive down the…
On March 18, 2022, surfers had a fantastic time riding a new swell at Seaside Reef. The waves reached an enjoyable 4-6 feet in height, with the early morning gifting surfers the coveted offshore winds they crave. The sunny conditions made it a perfect start to the day. Seaside Reef is nestled in the beautiful…
On the crisp morning of December 29th, 2023, the La Jolla Reefs showcased their grandeur, marking Day 3 of the New Year’s Swell. As the waves surged, Skip McCullough, seeking solitude, embraced the challenge of being the inaugural surfer in the water. Braving the unpredictable nature of this renowned reef break, McCullough’s early paddle-out set…
On May 26th, 2023, the San Clemente Board Riders team surfed their way to victory in the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals at Lowers, Trestles. Waves were an enjoyable 4 to 7 feet tall, courtesy of a south swell. San Clemente’s finest surfers battled fiercely for the coveted win and bragging rights. Crosby Colapinto, Kolohe Andino,…
On May 26th, 2023, the Santa Cruz Board Riders team competed at the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals. Throughout the day, the consistent 3 to 6-foot faces provided an excellent challenge for the surfers. Veterans and rookies alike from Santa Cruz showcased their skills in the contest. Despite the long drive to Lowers, Trestles, the Santa…
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…
Casey “Bisky” Brown scoring an epic barrel session out at the La Jolla Reefs during a January 2016 winter swell that had some fantastic surf conditions. In the world of surfing, scoring the perfect wave is a rare and thrilling experience that every surfer dreams of. And in January 2016, Casey “Bisky” Brown achieved just…
