On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
On May 26th, 2023, the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals witnessed a display of passion from the Encinitas Board Riders team. As some of the best surfers in the Encinitas area attended, they were determined to win for their region. The competition at Lowers, Trestles was fierce. There was a diverse mix of current professional surfers,…
There were some massive sets out the back and big drops at Blacks Beach during this 2nd huge January 2016 swell that hit San Diego and Southern California area. January 18th, 2016 was a memorable day for surfers in San Diego and Southern California. It was the day when huge sets of waves hit Blacks…
A really good sized winter swell hit the La Jolla reefs and some of the outer reef breaks started to pump with a bunch of the locals hitting it up. If you’re a surfer, you know that there’s nothing quite like catching a wave on a good swell. And on December 17th, 2018, surfers in…
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…
A summertime south swell hit San Diego beaches and decided to swim out at one of my favorite sand bars to do some water photos of some rippers like Ralph West, Dusty Hornback, and Jordan Schweller. The excitement of summertime swells hitting the beaches of San Diego is something that surfers and ocean enthusiasts look…
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…
The Dana Point Board Riders team showcased their surfing excellence at the WCBR Qualifiers held on May 25th, 2023. Nestled in the majestic setting of Lowers, Trestles, this event drew in the finest wave riders from Dana Point. Surfing for their beloved hometown, a remarkable lineup of talented athletes took to the waves. Among them,…
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…
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,…
