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 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 North LA Board Riders competed in the WCBR Qualifiers at Lowers, Trestles on May 25, 2023. Surfing for the Wheat Cup, top surfers aimed to bring glory to their hometown. Ricky Schaffer, the ultimate grom, showcased his stellar backside style on the rights. Other North Los Angeles locals displayed their skills with powerful maneuvers….
Surfing and Street Fighter may not seem like two things that have much in common, but Dylan and Makana Franzmann thought differently. On June 18th, 2018, they held a surf off at Trestles that was inspired by the classic arcade game. The competition was full of high-flying action as the brothers battled it out for…
The waves at Lowers Trestles on June 23rd, 2020 were a surfer’s dream. With 4-6 foot face waves, the conditions were perfect for the young and talented surfers who showed up to compete. The lineup was crowded with rippers who were eager to showcase their skills and push their limits in the water. As the…
On the crisp morning of December 8th, 2023, Seaside Reef, a renowned surfing spot, showcased its prowess despite an unusually low tide. The waves, measuring 3-6 feet in height, persisted energetically through the tidal dip, providing surfers with an exhilarating experience. Skillful wave selection became paramount as a blend of WNW ground swell and intermittent…
The summer south swell and absence of school had the young groms ecstatic about surfing. With enjoyable 3-4 foot faces on May 22nd, 2023, the waves offered a perfect playground. Amongst the bustling crowd, local surfers like Kai Thompson and Harvey Nelson stood out. While others struggled for waves, the groms expertly snagged the inside…
Title: Pro Surfers Shred Lowers Trestles Before Olympic Qualifiers On May 22nd, 2023, a crew of pro surfers from Peru embarked on an exhilarating adventure to Lowers Trestles. The purpose was to hone their skills in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers. Lucca Mesinas, Sol Aguirre, and Miguel Tudela were among the talented surfers who…
Fernando Aguirre, the founder of Reef Apparel, while hosting the VIP party at his home in La Jolla shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Fernando Aguerre is a…
On January 13th, 2019, we decided to capture the beauty of surfing at the popular Scripps Pier in La Jolla by launching a DJI Mavic Drone to film an aerial video of the surf session. The swell that day was incredible, with super clean lines that allowed surfers to ride some amazing waves. As we…
