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…
The WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles in September 2022 saw some of the best surfing performances by the world’s top surfers. However, one surfer who stood out from the rest was Italo Ferreira. The Brazilian surfer entered the finals that morning ranked #4 in his heat against Kanoa Igarashi. But, Italo’s determination and…
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….
New Jersey Shore surfer, Cole Deveney, struck gold while riding the waves of Hurricane Sam. In the Garden State, these storm swells appear suddenly, demanding swift action. When not at Brave New World, Cole combs the Jersey Shore for the next big set. Recently, he stumbled upon a hidden gem of a jetty, amplifying the…
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…
There’s something magical about the ocean, especially for those who have fallen under the spell of surfing. The forecast promised solid 4-6 foot surf in Baja, Mexico on January 25th, 2023. A crew of adventurous surfers embarked on a journey south of the border, ready to conquer the barreling beach break. Baja, Mexico is renowned…
On June 23, 2020, the surfing world was treated to a spectacular display of talent and skill as a group of young female surfers took over the lineup at Trestles. The surf was fun and playful, with waves reaching 3-5 feet, providing the perfect canvas for these young surfers to showcase their abilities. The progression…
There were many of the world’s top pros in Southern California for the US Open up at Huntington Beach. On their off days a number of them headed down to Lowers, Trestles to score some summer time south swell. For many of the contest surfers it is only a quick one hour drive down the…
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 November 6, 2022, the surf scene at Scripps Pier in La Jolla Shores was nothing short of spectacular. With a late fall swell hitting the shoreline, the conditions were pristine. Naturally, attracting surfers of all skill levels, from novices to seasoned surfers. As the number of wave riders increased, it reached a point where…
