On a cloudy morning in June, three surfers were able to catch a rare hollow left wave at a slab reef in San Diego. June 4th, 2022 the surfers, Matt Powers, Johnny Noris, and Myles Laine-Toner, were able to score some great barreling waves despite the gloomy weather. It was a slightly foggy early morning…
The West Coast Boardriders competition is one of the most anticipated events in the surfing community. The event showcases the best surfers in the West Coast as they battle it out for the top spot. This year’s competition was held on April 9th, 2022, at Ponto Jetty in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California. Teams from…
The young surfer girls, Molly Tuschen and Coral Schuster, embarked on a morning strike mission to Lowers, Trestles, in search of the south swell on May 22nd, 2023. Both Molly and Coral are seasoned professionals who have competed in numerous contests on the QS series. While Coral hails from Florida, she was in San Diego…
The WSL Women’s Championship Tour has always been a source of excitement and inspiration for surfing enthusiasts around the world. With some of the best female surfers battling it out on the waves, the Rip Curl Lowers Pro on September 8th, 2022 was a sight to behold. The final five surfers included Brisa Hennessy, Tatiana…
This was the 3rd surf spot I hit this really epic morning. Surfing is a sport that requires patience, determination, and a deep love for the ocean. It’s a sport that allows you to connect with nature and ride the waves in a way that nothing else can. And on March 30th, 2022, San Diego…
We decided to take a boat out to some of the surf breaks in the middle of nowhere on Sunset Cliffs. We had quite an adventure with little surfing involved. Due to the heavy kelp we couldn’t park the boat close, and had to park it about quarter to half mile out in the ocean…
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…
Noah Thornton the shaper of Lost Ark Surfboards cruised down to Lowers, Trestles to ride his 5’6″ Asymmetric Twinfin board. The surf was a fun a 4-7 foot faces from a good south swell in the water. After his surf session, that he was ripping on the board, he gave SLAWTV some background info on…
New talents are emerging and making their mark on the sport of professional surfing. One rising star is Sierra Kerr. A young female surfer who left an impression at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California. Sierra proved that she is a force to be reckoned with in the surfing…
San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and consistent waves. On January 13th, 2023, the city was hit with a massive Pacific Northwest swell that brought rare big waves to the region. For surfers like professional surfer Zeke and his friends, this was an opportunity not to be missed. As soon as the swell…
