On January 9th, 2019, a big winter swell hit the La Jolla Reefs, and with it came some incredible barreling waves and epic wipeouts. For those unfamiliar with surfing, a barreling wave is a wave that is hollow and creates a tube-like structure as it breaks. This is the ultimate goal for many surfers as…
Chris Ruddy Surfboards was at Camp Shred 2023 in Cardiff By The Sea. Shaper and craftsman, Chris Ruddy, gave us some insights on two of his favorite surfboard models. The Tube Sock Twin and the Stiletto Twin both of which are available at Surf Ride locations or Chris Ruddy Surfboards website by custom order. Surfers…
In the heart of La Jolla, local surfers were treated to an unforgettable session on December 9, 2020. They relished the sight of hollow, draining barrels, the stuff of surfer dreams. Aerial drone footage captured the exhilarating wave-riding experience, showcasing the barreling waves in all their glory. La Jolla Reefs Surfing Video With pristine conditions,…
The world of professional surfing is no stranger to remarkable talent and exceptional performances. One name that has been making waves is Alyssa Spencer. This young professional female surfer hails from Carlsbad, San Diego County. Her outstanding skills were on full display at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. Alyssa provided an excellent…
The Space Coast Board Riders made waves at the National Finals on 05-27-2023. Ultimately, showcasing their surf skills at the iconic Lowers in Trestles Beach, California. This renowned surfing spot is nestled in San Clemente and San Diego area. It boasts a consistent and powerful wave break, attracting surfers from around the globe. With its…
Some of the best beat downs and wipeouts during this huge January 2016 swell at Blacks Beach on 01-18-2016. Surfers were charging this maxed out surf. Blacks Beach is known for its challenging waves and unpredictable conditions. During the huge January 2016 swell, surfers from around the world gathered at this iconic surf spot to…
Ricky recently competed in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The contest brought together some of the best longboarders from around the world to compete in a celebration of the art of longboarding. Longboarding is a sport that has been around…
Tyler Callaway, a surf industry veteran as former owner of FCS and also a cancer survivor, shared with us some memories of Rell Sunn and why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. Tyler Callaway Luau Stories Video This is part of a…
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…
Best wipeouts and carnage from an epic barreling session out at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego, California. Locals were charging this all this morning and here is a compilation of some of the slams. Surfing Wipeout Video Surfing is not for the faint of heart. It takes skill, strength, and a healthy dose…
