On March 1st, 2022, surfers in the San Diego reef break area were in for a treat. They scored some epic hollow barrels. The ocean swell that day delivered clean and barreling waves. The direction angling right at one of the picturesque reefs along the coast. Surfers reveled in the thrill of riding waves that…
On the crisp morning of June 11, 2021, San Diego surfers reveled in pristine, glassy conditions. At one of the area’s hidden gems, a rogue reef, the ocean was alive with a pulsating swell. This break is known for its versatility, capturing swells from diverse angles, though it can be capricious and elusive. Surfers on…
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…
The surfing industry grapples with a staggering annual output of plastic and styrofoam waste. Predominantly, stemming from packaging materials like mailers, bubble wrap, and plastic shrink wrap. This mounting environmental concern exacerbates the global trash crisis. It directly contributes to the pollution of our oceans and landfills. A critical examination of the industry’s impact on…
On January 18, 2021, surfers in San Diego were treated to an exceptional session. A rare reef break roared to life at dusk. Winter swells can transform the San Diego coastline. Especially, revealing hidden gems that only come alive under specific swell angles. This late afternoon surf session was a testament to the region’s unpredictable…
On January 5th, 2023, a massive winter swell hit the California coast. Most surf breaks were deemed too dangerous due to the size of the waves and the strong winds. But for a group of experienced surfers, this was an opportunity to explore new territory and ride a novelty wave. As the swell pushed waves…
On the unforgettable afternoon of 11-07-2021, surfers reveled in a clean swell, blessed with ideal conditions. California’s sand bar jetty was the ultimate destination. With wave faces standing tall between 3 to 6 feet, locals reveled in tucking into the hollow barrels during negative low tide. California Jetty Surfing Video The video captured the ocean’s…
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…
One name has emerged as a rising star in the surfing world – Alan Cleland. Hailing from mainland Mexico, Alan’s remarkable performance at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championship, held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, left spectators and fellow surfers in awe. Alan Cleland’s passion for surfing was ignited at a young age when…
Tyler Callaway, a surf industry veteran as former owner of FCS and also a cancer survivor, shared with us some memories of Rell Sunn and why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. Tyler Callaway Luau Stories Video This is part of a…
