Holiday Swell at San Diego's Heaviest Wave

I originally wanted to combine everything from this swell into a single video, but ultimately ended up cutting out stuff from the other spots. Might post some stuff from Blacks another time because there was one pretty good session I filmed.

These two days (filmed 12/22/2024 and 12/24/2024) came close to rivaling last year's conditions, but we were left with some long lulls, and less than ideal weather/lighting. For a solid period of time on the second day, I couldn't see if waves were being ridden at all – it was that foggy.

I missed one of Skip McCullough's best waves sometime during the fog-out on Day 2, but like usual, Skip was the clear standout. So impressive to watch him master this place. The first session he seriously locked into that wave within 1-minute of reaching the lineup (after Mick Davey's long runner).

Also, I was using a new camera (Canon R5 Mark II) and it was super hard to see who people were through the digital eyepiece. That's Dylan Hord who got a sick one on the first day, and the hero wave on the gloomy day. He's been putting in time over the past couple years and it shows! Super happy for him.

Oliver Kurtz gets the award for sending it ala Larry Enticer. He was on the biggest board he had (6'3), but that clearly wasn't big enough. He had some wild airdrop wipeouts.

Thanks to Dante for letting me on his balcony and Jeremy H for connecting me. Will have to go back sometime when it's sunny because that angle makes this wave look like a crazy South Oz slab.

Appreciate everyone who enjoys these and I feel for those who are annoyed with my voice! Trust me, I am too! Don't feel bad about hitting mute! Thank you for watching either way!

[jsprung]

I flew to Hawaii for that huge pipeline swell during Thanksgiving only to return to most epic swell in my own backyard. Love this time of year!

[elexmage]

Fantastic coverage of my favorite spot. Makes an old man wish he still could do it. Fickle, super tide dependent and dreamy when you get it good. Thanks for the excellent vid. Caveman.

[austinartist]

Love too see these So Cal winter swells. Thanks for all you do to be able to share your footage with us. It's appreciated.

[alexsheehan]

This footage is unreal. So cool to see these waves! Thanks for putting this out!

[DarwinianUniversal]

Unique spot, unique video. This was amazing

[photobossbali]

That thumbnail and them opening shots with the buildings in the foreground are incredible shot. Some super sick waves in that clip 🤙🤙

[michaelmisselwitz]

Unreal, thanks Jimmy! More commentary please. And let's see that Blacks footy!

[mikeking]

This footage is fantastic...Thank you so much for sharing!

[theskepticalskeptic]

When I saw the 1st bit of footage of the Cove, I looked specifically for the reef's footage, THIS was what I was specifically looking for!- thanks for filming!🤙

[peterprietto]

Great shots! Thanks for posting. Always like to see cousin Skip. Thanks again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[softhotty]

Serious juice. It's pumping here. Guys are rippin it. Good goin. Good filmin.

[SWP]

Best edit of that swell at that wave on you tube by far. Thanks for sharing. Skip 🤴 Tanner and Dylan Amazing

[ColinHRichard]

Was there shooting stills Sun and Tue mornings - while I got some good ones, there's nothing like raw video to bring you back to the moments. Cheers for capturing them so well, with great (and not too @!%*&!) commentary. Was just right, these were waves that called for some flavorful narration - legendary day, eager to spread this vid far and wide!!

[RogerThunderhandsGilbert]

WOW! Skip fry my good friend from years ago. He shaped my boards for me. He is still surfing?? excellent!

[HoStevie]

10:03 this is such a sick angle Jimmy 👏🏼🔥

[genomitchalinni]

The only time that I caught an 18' wave and survied was at 18/19 Street Newport Beach Ca. And it was one of the smaller one's that day. That day broke surfboards, Piers and almost my back. I'll never forget it.

[jcplumbing]

I've seen Horseshoe look like this many years ago but no takers. Skips wave is the stuff that Legends are made of!! He is the Undisputed Heavy Weight Champion of L.J.

[LukeSeed]

This is sic. Can't wait to see some of that drone footage

[Thestokeage]

It would be worth it just catching one of those waves! Looks mental out there

[Duffer]

Some of those looked like mini teahupo’o crankers. Fun.