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…
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…
The morning of January 3, 2021, witnessed an electrifying winter swell that set San Diego’s slab reef on fire. This popular surf spot delivered some mind-blowing hollow barrels. Surfers paddled out very amped and came in with massive stoke smiles on their face. Capturing the essence of these epic waves, a drone was deployed to…
On January 3, 2021, a seldom-seen outer reef off San Diego County caught a colossal winter swell. Waves reached a staggering 10-15 feet, pushing popular surf spots to their limits, especially sandy beach breaks and reef breaks. Only this extraordinary reef break could handle the immense swell, attracting seasoned local surfers prepared with their step-up…
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…
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…
If you’re a surfer in Encinitas, California, you know that catching a good wave is like finding treasure. And on September 5th, 2020, local surfer Chris Blabac struck gold. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris for a long boarding session on this beautiful day. Despite the early morning gloomy conditions, the waves…
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…
On January 24, 2022, the surfers at Windansea Beach in La Jolla had an epic session. Scoring overhead waves generated by a fresh winter swell. The outer reef offered some exhilarating rogue sets that thrilled the experienced riders. While the inside bowl is where most surfers posted up catching some overhead waves. Windansea’s unique reef…
The Ventura Board Riders team showcased their exceptional surfing abilities during the WCBR Qualifiers on May 25th, 2023 at Lowers, Trestles. Local surfers from Ventura gathered to bring the coveted Wheat Cup back to their beloved hometown. Among the talents on display, Sage Erickson, a former WSL Championship Tour surfer, stood out as a true…
