This past weekend at Seaside Reef, the UCSD Surf Team made history, securing our first state championship title since 1997. The competition kicked off on Friday with excellent conditions—solid 4-6 ft waves in the morning—though conditions deteriorated throughout the day. Despite the challenges, our team delivered standout performances.

On Day 1, three out of four of our men’s shortboard competitors advanced to the quarterfinals, while our women’s shortboard surfers and longboarder earned their spots in Day 2. Finals day was packed with action, highlighted by Ricardo Baylay reaching the men’s shortboard semifinals, Rasea McAndrew claiming 3rd place in longboard, and Makena Burke also securing 3rd in women’s shortboard.

In a thrilling finish, UCSD edged out the competition to take home the overall team championship, marking a long-awaited victory for our program. The team is beyond stoked about this historic win, and we’re looking to carry this momentum into Nationals in June. But for now, we’re celebrating this incredible achievement—one that hasn't happened in 27 years!

Rasea 3rd longboard

Makena 3rd Womens

Overall Team 1st