Xcel Wetsuits is a longstanding and premier wetsuit brand in the surf industry. Xcel was featuring some of its latest wetsuits for 2023 down at the Camp Shred demo in San Diego. During the product breakdown we discussed their Men’s Dry Lock Wetsuit, Men’s Comp Silhouette, Channel Flex 2.0 Technology, and All 3mm Hooded Phoenix….
One name has emerged as a rising star in the surfing world – Alan Cleland. Hailing from mainland Mexico, Alan’s remarkable performance at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championship, held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, left spectators and fellow surfers in awe. Alan Cleland’s passion for surfing was ignited at a young age when…
On January 18, 2021, surfers in San Diego were treated to an exceptional session. A rare reef break roared to life at dusk. Winter swells can transform the San Diego coastline. Especially, revealing hidden gems that only come alive under specific swell angles. This late afternoon surf session was a testament to the region’s unpredictable…
On the morning of December 8th, 2023, La Jolla beaches experienced an impressive high tide, setting the stage for an exhilarating surfing session. The renowned La Jolla reefs, home to some of the most sought-after waves, showcased 5-7 foot face waves. Ultimately, drawing local surfers eager to ride the swell. Despite a touch of wonkiness…
The La Jolla Cove, situated in San Diego, became a surfing haven during the recent New Years swell. With massive waves continuing to roll in, surfers eagerly descended upon the Cove on December 30th. Surfers took to the ocean as the tide dropped in the afternoon. The majority of sets ranged from 12 to 15…
On the second day of the New Years Swell, December 28th, 2023, the California coastline was buzzing with surfers. All of whom were seeking the perfect wave. With the popular spots maxed out, attention turned to the rare and novelty breaks that emerge during such conditions. Along the California Coast, surfers knew it was time…
A really good sized winter swell hit the La Jolla reefs and some of the outer reef breaks started to pump with a bunch of the locals hitting it up. If you’re a surfer, you know that there’s nothing quite like catching a wave on a good swell. And on December 17th, 2018, surfers in…
On January 15th, 2019 the American Sniper needed some long over due R & R. He heard that Scripps Pier in La Jolla had an epic barreling swell hitting the beaches. So he and his crew headed to the beach to get in on the action. When he arrived he saw the incredible 5-7 foot…
On Day 3 and final day of the swell at this La Jolla reef break, surfers took some heavy slams on the bombs that were still coming through. On January 14th, 2016, surfers at the La Jolla reef break were in for a wild ride as the final day of a massive swell hit the…
On August 4th, 2022, at Lowers Trestles, it was another fun day of summertime south swells. A few standout rippers were dominating the lineup. Among these standout rippers were professional surfers Alex Ribeiro, Luke Rife, and Maxime Huscenot. Lowers Trestles is a wave is known for its long, peeling, and consistent waves. Making it a…
