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…
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…
The Isaac Wood Everyday Ryder Longboard Surfboard Design Isaac Wood, a seasoned veteran with nearly three decades of experience, embodies the legacy of Gordon and Smith Surfboards. As a key figure within the company, Wood has not only witnessed but actively contributed to the evolution of surfboard design. His latest endeavor, The Everyday Ryder longboard,…
There were some massive sets out the back and big drops at Blacks Beach during this 2nd huge January 2016 swell that hit San Diego and Southern California area. January 18th, 2016 was a memorable day for surfers in San Diego and Southern California. It was the day when huge sets of waves hit Blacks…
Epic wipeout and slam session in some monster tubes over at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego for a 2016 El Nino swell. On February 25th, 2016, surfers at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego experienced one such epic wipeout and slam session. This was all thanks to a massive El Nino swell…
This was the 3rd surf spot I hit this really epic morning. Surfing is a sport that requires patience, determination, and a deep love for the ocean. It’s a sport that allows you to connect with nature and ride the waves in a way that nothing else can. And on March 30th, 2022, San Diego…
There was gonna be some huge surf down at Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico so a crew of big wave surfers did a boat trip out to catch the swell. Surfers such as big wave legend Gary Linden, as well as Vicente Yazbek and others all scored some insane rides. On February 6th, 2018, some of…
The Dana Point Board Riders team showcased their surfing excellence at the WCBR Qualifiers held on May 25th, 2023. Nestled in the majestic setting of Lowers, Trestles, this event drew in the finest wave riders from Dana Point. Surfing for their beloved hometown, a remarkable lineup of talented athletes took to the waves. Among them,…
Surfing and Street Fighter may not seem like two things that have much in common, but Dylan and Makana Franzmann thought differently. On June 18th, 2018, they held a surf off at Trestles that was inspired by the classic arcade game. The competition was full of high-flying action as the brothers battled it out for…
On 11-08-2021, local surfers in Pacific Beach woke up to some fun 3-5 foot face waves. The conditions were slightly offshore and glassy. This is something that surfers always want for morning sessions. Majority of Pacific Beach is beach breaks with sand bar bottoms. Local surfers such as Austin Higgins paddled out to score a…
