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…
Surfing has always been a quintessential part of California culture, and it’s no surprise that some of the best surfers in the world hail from the Golden State. And recently, one team from Encinitas proved that they are the best of the best by winning the West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
The California Firefighter Olympics is an event that brings together firefighters from across the state to compete in various sporting events. The surf contest, which was held in Ocean Beach, San Diego, was one of the most anticipated events of the 2018 California Firefighter Olympics. This year’s event was hosted by the San Diego Fire…
Black’s Beach, renowned for its thrilling waves, was buzzing with excitement as a new swell filled in. The waves boasted impressive heights, ranging from 3 to 7-foot faces, promising an exhilarating ride for surf enthusiasts. Perfect conditions prevailed, with clean waves and gentle offshore winds creating ideal opportunities for riders to catch some barrels. Although…
On December 31, 2023, La Jolla Shores welcomed surfers with overhead waves rolling through its famous sandbars. Located in San Diego, California, this picturesque beach is known for its consistent surf and stunning coastal views. The lineup was packed with eager surfers, all hoping to catch the last waves of the New Year’s swell. With…
Steve Walden, legendary and iconic surfboard shaper, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories This is part of a video series called Luau Stories About the Contest: https://luaulegendsofsurfing.org/ For…
On June 17th, 2019, a swell rolled through Lowers, Trestles, providing some shoulder to head-high plus waves, or 4-6 foot faces, to the delight of the local surfers. Surfing is not just a sport but a lifestyle for those who love the ocean and the thrill of riding waves. And what better way to kick…
On August 11th, 2022, professional longboarder Summer Romero made waves in the surfing community by taking first place in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest. Held near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, this competition brought together some of the most talented longboarders in the world to compete for the top spot. Summer…
Pro surfer, Conner Coffin, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Conner’s best rides. The 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles showcased some of the best surfing talent in the world, and among them was professional surfer Conner Coffin. Ranked #4 in the…
