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…
The world of professional surfing is no stranger to remarkable talent and exceptional performances. One name that has been making waves is Alyssa Spencer. This young professional female surfer hails from Carlsbad, San Diego County. Her outstanding skills were on full display at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. Alyssa provided an excellent…
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…
Jon Roseman, a founder of Tavarua Resort in Fiji, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational and raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Roseman informed us how a Fijian tribal elder named Chief Druku suffered from Cancer….
On June 23, 2020, the surfing world was treated to a spectacular display of talent and skill as a group of young female surfers took over the lineup at Trestles. The surf was fun and playful, with waves reaching 3-5 feet, providing the perfect canvas for these young surfers to showcase their abilities. The progression…
San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and great waves, and on January 7th, 2023, a rare reef break was pumping with some fun 5-7 foot surf. This was an opportunity that professional surfers, Skip McCullough and Zeke, could not pass up. A few of their friends and other local San Diego surfers scored…
La Jolla’s reef showcased its remarkable power on December 8th, 2020. The surf was producing solid 3-4 foot waves. The play of sunset hues and cloud formations created breathtaking lighting conditions, perfectly captured by a 4K drone. With the winds favorably blowing offshore, the barrels took shape, becoming hollow. Conditions like this are inviting for…
This episode of the Vlog we swim out at the 2018 UC San Diego Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational benefiting Moores Cancer Center to do some water photos during the heats. It is very difficult when swimming out to do water photography during a live contest. Ultimately, the camera person needs to make sure…
In June of 2020, Barton headed out to Lowers, Trestles for a couple of contests and some west coast surfing sessions. The surf at Trestles State Beach was a fun 3 to 5 feet with 70-degree water temperature, perfect conditions for Barton to hone his skills. During this session, he scored several sets and focused…
For surfers along the California coastline, the winter season is always highly anticipated. With strong storms and cold fronts brewing in the Pacific, it’s no wonder that the swell is at its best during this time of year. And for those lucky enough to be there, the big winter swell is an experience like no…
