Casey “Bisky” Brown scoring an epic barrel session out at the La Jolla Reefs during a January 2016 winter swell that had some fantastic surf conditions. In the world of surfing, scoring the perfect wave is a rare and thrilling experience that every surfer dreams of. And in January 2016, Casey “Bisky” Brown achieved just…
Johanne Defay, the French surfer from Reunion Island, is one of the most talented and tenacious surfers on the Women’s World Surf League (WSL) circuit. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles saw her come up against the legendary Stephanie Gilmore, but despite not taking the title, Johanne gave a remarkable performance, showing us…
On January 17, 2021, a powerful winter swell graced San Diego County’s La Jolla Reefs, delighting surfers. The session featured ideal conditions, boasting offshore winds that unveiled magnificent, hollow barrels. Wave heights ranged from head high to a few feet overhead, drawing advanced surfers seeking thrilling barrels. La Jolla Reefs Barreling Surfing Video However, due…
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…
Pro surfer, Conner Coffin, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Conner’s best rides. The 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles showcased some of the best surfing talent in the world, and among them was professional surfer Conner Coffin. Ranked #4 in the…
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…
On May 18th, 2023, the shores of Newport Beach experienced an extraordinary event that left adrenaline junkies in awe. The Wedge, renowned for its powerful and unpredictable waves, showcased some of the biggest swells seen in years. Surfers and bodyboarders from all around flocked to the iconic spot. They were eager to challenge themselves against…
New big swell started to fill in and Blacks Beach was bombing with the canyon sets out the back. There was some strong wind blowing side-shore offshore creating some bump on the face of the large waves. Locals were easily able to get some great rides on this 1st day of a new swell. Blacks…
Day 3 of this amazing January 2016 winter swell. Overall the size dropped a little bit from the previous day but there were still plenty of barreling bombs coming through. All the main La Jolla and San Diego locals were out charging such as Peter Lochtefeld, Keone Betanzos, Henry Hunt, and more. As surfers, we…
There were some summer time south swell and we went out to shoot at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas with Chris Blabac. While out in the water there was a massive pod of dolphins that came through the lineup super close. Surfing is a sport that connects us with nature in a very unique way. It’s…
