On the crisp morning of December 8th, 2023, Seaside Reef, a renowned surfing spot, showcased its prowess despite an unusually low tide. The waves, measuring 3-6 feet in height, persisted energetically through the tidal dip, providing surfers with an exhilarating experience. Skillful wave selection became paramount as a blend of WNW ground swell and intermittent…
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational is a longboarding contest that brings together some of the best surfers from around the world to celebrate the sport and culture of surfing. This year’s event, held on August 11th, 2022, at Tourmaline Surf Beach in Pacific Beach, was no exception. Among the standout longboarders was Dane Perlee, a…
RVCA team riders, Billy Kemper and Luke Davis, recently had the opportunity to surf at one of the most famous surf spots in Southern California, Lowers Trestles. This took place on May 27, 2022, and with a large crowd in the water and on the beach spectating. Billy Kemper, who is known for his big…
On May 18th, 2023, the shores of Newport Beach experienced an extraordinary event that left adrenaline junkies in awe. The Wedge, renowned for its powerful and unpredictable waves, showcased some of the biggest swells seen in years. Surfers and bodyboarders from all around flocked to the iconic spot. They were eager to challenge themselves against…
Surfing has always been a beautiful sport to watch, with the rhythmic motion of the waves and the graceful movements of the surfers as they glide across the water. But what if we told you that surfing could also be considered an art form, just like classical music? That’s the idea behind our Black &…
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…
Jason Shook met us over at Seaside Reef for a People Who Surf interview. Jason tells us about growing up surfing in Orange County and making the Quiksilver team. Then eventually settling down in San Diego and becoming a lifeguard / marine safety officer for Solana Beach. We check out his latest boards from Chas…
On June 23rd, Andino paddled out at Lowers Trestles, and he immediately made his presence known. The surf was around 3 to 5 foot faces, and it provided some great ramps and sections for Andino to demonstrate his airs. Andino is known for his progressive surfing style, and he wasted no time in putting on…
On February 28, 2022, Seaside Reef, nestled in the picturesque coastline of Southern California, unveiled its surfing prowess. The sun had just begun to rise, casting a warm glow on this legendary surf spot. With the swell filling in, surfers rejoiced in offshore winds. These conditions setting the stage for an epic dawn patrol session….
Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on the weather and ocean conditions. It’s a game of patience, persistence, and being in the right place at the right time. On January 9th, 2019, a great swell hit the La Jolla reefs and for about 1 hour, the reef break was almost perfect. It was…
