On January 12, 2022, La Jolla’s outer reefs welcomed a massive winter swell. Waves were reaching 6-8 feet or double-overhead and bigger faces. Local surfers, including Mitch McCullough, Henry Hunt, Jon Boland, and David Dupont, seized the opportunity for remarkable rides. Days like this call for step-up boards, enabling faster paddling to catch these monstrous…
On December 28th, 2023, surfers flocked to the La Jolla beaches for day two of an impressive swell. The morning revealed waves with faces ranging from 8 to 12 feet at the renowned reef breaks. As the day progressed, the surf only grew larger, offering surfers an abundance of thrilling barrels to conquer. The feature…
On May 26th, 2023, the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals saw a great competition from the Huntington Beach Board Riders team. Some of the best surfers, young and veterans, from the Huntington Beach area attended. They came down to Lowers, Trestles with the focus of winning the Wheat Cup for their city. The competition at Lowers,…
We met up with Matt Ritter for a new segment on SLAWTV we are calling People Who Surf. Matt talks about history surfing, travels, and why he loves riding Bret Boards Hawaii. This segment will feature interviews with former pros to your average joes. Matt grew up in South New Jersey surfing the local beach…
Filipe Toledo Clinches Second Consecutive Surfing World Title In an impressive display of skill, Filipe Toledo secured his second consecutive Surfing World Title. The surfing world was buzzing with the contest announced for September 9th, 2023, at the famed Lowers, Trestles. Toledo, riding his trusty Sharpeye Surfboard, showcased his mastery in the 5-8 foot waves…
Tatiana Weston Webb had an amazing day of surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some surfing highlights of Tatiana’s best rides. On September 14th, 2021, professional surfer Tatiana Weston Webb had a day to remember at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Tatiana, who was…
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…
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…
Surfers hit the jackpot with epic waves at San Diego’s La Jolla Reefs on 01-17-2021. Among the lucky riders were Skip McCullough, Mark Frapwell, Shayne McIntyre, and Owen Miller, who scored incredible rides. A drone captured the action, offering a unique perspective inside the barreling waves, which stood at a thrilling 6-8 feet. These experienced…
The La Jolla coast, a renowned surfing haven, witnessed epic waves during the End of the Year Swell on December 28th, 2023. Surfers were treated to a visual feast of relentless barrels. This raw footage session captures the intensity of the morning session at the La Jolla Reefs. The powerful winter storm generated non-stop sets…
