On March 1, 2022, the San Diego reef break area delivered epic waves to local surfers. The swell created flawless, barreling waves at one of its renowned reefs. With face heights ranging from 5 to 7 feet, it was a surfer’s dream come true. These incredible conditions were complemented by unusually low negative tides and…
On August 24th, 2014 the Wedge in Newport Beach was absolutely massive with bombing surf from a huge south swell pushing up the Southern California coastline. Most spots were totally maxed out but the Wedge could handle the size no problems. Local surfers, bodyboarders, and bodysurfers all paddled out to catch some glory barrels. Wedge…
On January 12, 2022, La Jolla’s outer reefs welcomed a massive winter swell. Waves were reaching 6-8 feet or double-overhead and bigger faces. Local surfers, including Mitch McCullough, Henry Hunt, Jon Boland, and David Dupont, seized the opportunity for remarkable rides. Days like this call for step-up boards, enabling faster paddling to catch these monstrous…
A fun clean morning of surfing in Pacific Beach with Martin Grunburg who was practicing a nose ride into 360 on the longboard. On January 31st, 2017, Martin Grunburg took to the waves in Pacific Beach for a morning of surfing. The conditions were ideal, with waist to shoulder high waves and a gentle breeze…
Surfing and bodysurfing have been popular water sports for decades. There’s something about being in the water and riding the waves that draws in people from all over the world. The URT Whomp Bodysurfing and Handboard Contest, held on September 16th, 2018, was a great example of the passion that surfers and bodysurfers have for…
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…
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…
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…
On 11-08-2021, local surfers in Pacific Beach woke up to some fun 3-5 foot face waves. The conditions were slightly offshore and glassy. This is something that surfers always want for morning sessions. Majority of Pacific Beach is beach breaks with sand bar bottoms. Local surfers such as Austin Higgins paddled out to score a…
Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri is a talented junior female surfer from Spain’s Basque region. She provided a remarkable display of her surfing skills at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. With her mastery of heavy waves and challenging conditions, Janire proved herself to be a rising star in the world of surfing. Hailing from…
