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…
The Importance of Father-Son Bonding Through Surfing Father’s Day is a special day for all dads around the world. It’s a day where we celebrate the role that fathers play in our lives. Especially, the impact they have on our growth and development. For Jordan and his 6-year-old son Hutch, it’s a day to bond…
FCS Fins: The Best Surfboard Fins and Accessories of 2023 When it comes to surfing, having the right equipment can make all the difference in the world. One of the most important pieces of equipment for a surfer is their fins. FCS Fins has been a leader in the surfing world for over 25 years,…
May 22nd, 2023 marked the arrival of one of the first south swells at Lowers, Trestles. Surfers were greeted with a 4-6 foot face swell, offering ideal conditions for riding the waves. Despite the presence of May Gray, which cast a gloomy sky over the scene, the light winds managed to maintain clean and inviting…
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…
Today, we have the pleasure of catching up with Sol Aguirre, a remarkable professional surfer from Peru. Our interview takes place during a fun south swell at Lowers surf break in Trestles State Beach. Sol shares her insights on the Channel Island surfboard she rode that day and why it was the perfect choice for…
Manasquan Inlet on the iconic Jersey Shore, recently received epic swell thanks to Hurricane Sam. This 24-hour wave extravaganza left a remarkable impact on this renowned surfing destination. and surfers reveled in the exciting challenges it presented. The waves at Manasquan Inlet were predominantly walled out. This always makes it a thrilling adventure to find…
Caught up with young surfer Nico Launais at a reef break in La Jolla that had some great mid tide barrels. Nico tells us about his Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 the Dark Arts version and how it handled. The Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 Dark Arts model is a high-performance surfboard. Especially, designed for experienced riders…
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…
The El Nino Swell on Feb 25th, 2016 brought huge waves to the San Diego beaches and the majority of surf spots were totally maxed out conditions. A handful of surfers at this beach break managed to find a couple rideable waves in between the non-stop wash through sets. The El Nino Swell is still…
