The New Years Swell was coming to an end. The La Jolla Shores still had some waves coming through on 12-31-2023 but also a crowded lineup. Ben Gravy really wanted to catch some waves on his last day in San Diego, but didnt want to deal with the crowds. So he called his old pal,…
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…
Some of the best beat downs and wipeouts during this huge January 2016 swell at Blacks Beach on 01-18-2016. Surfers were charging this maxed out surf. Blacks Beach is known for its challenging waves and unpredictable conditions. During the huge January 2016 swell, surfers from around the world gathered at this iconic surf spot to…
The Cork Surfboard Design At the 2023 Boardroom Show, Timber Surf Co, founded by Ryan Lynch, received the spotlight with their innovative surfboard designs. Ryan Lynch, the owner and shaper, shared insights into the unique features of Timber Surf Co’s Cork Surfboard models. These boards are meticulously crafted for optimal performance, durability, and environmental sustainability….
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, was a thrilling event for all longboard enthusiasts. However, one surfer, in particular, stood out from the rest with his impressive skills and style on the waves – professional longboarder Cayden Bainqualls. Cayden, who surfs…
New big swell started to fill in and Blacks Beach was bombing with the canyon sets out the back. There was some strong wind blowing side-shore offshore creating some bump on the face of the large waves. Locals were easily able to get some great rides on this 1st day of a new swell. Blacks…
Surfing at Lowers on May 22nd, 2023 was a blast, with perfect 3-4 foot faces generated by an early season south swell. The lineup was packed with talented surfers, including Chris Ward, Jeremy Carter, Lucas Owston, Austin Clouse, and up-and-comer Eryk Brandt. These surfers all scored numerous waves despite the crowded lineup. Lowers, known as…
Surfing contest highlights from the annual Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational presented by UC San Diego and benefiting Moores Cancer Center. This year legend surfers such as Ryan Burch, John Philbin, JoJo Roper, Hank Warner, Dane Perlee, Jen Smith, Ben Gravy and many more surfed alongside the contestants. 2019 UCSD Luau and Legends Surfing…
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…
Pro surfer, Carissa Moore, has won the Rip Curl WSL Women’s Finals held at Lowers Trestles and also claimed her 5th World Title. Here are some highlights of Carissa Moore winning rides. Moore came into the contest as the top-ranked surfer in the world and faced stiff competition from the other top contenders. However, she…
