In the heart of San Diego, a fresh winter swell greeted surf enthusiasts on December 7, 2023. Surfers, including the likes of Daniel Anthony, seized the opportunity for a mid-afternoon session. Daniel, a native San Diegan, has been featured on SLAW before in one of our People Who Surf features. As the wind graciously bowed…
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 surf had some fun waves and warm water for this VLOG session. We headed to a localized break we knew some of the surfers to do water photos of. Surfing is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of catching a wave and riding it all the…
On the crisp morning of June 11, 2021, San Diego surfers reveled in pristine, glassy conditions. At one of the area’s hidden gems, a rogue reef, the ocean was alive with a pulsating swell. This break is known for its versatility, capturing swells from diverse angles, though it can be capricious and elusive. Surfers on…
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…
Dave Woods from Creatures of Leisure gives us a review of the new Italo Ferreira Traction Pad and Surfing Leashes at the Camp Shred event in Cardiff by the Sea. The Creatures of Leisure Italo Ferreira traction pad is a high-performance surfboard accessory. It was designed in collaboration with world champion surfer Italo Ferreira. It…
On July 19, 2022, as Lowers, Trestles experienced an epic south swell. Surfers from all over the world showed up to catch the perfect waves. Among them were some of the most talented surfers in the sport. Bryce Celaya, Keanu Asing, Luke Rife, Sara Freyre, and Sean Taylor put on an incredible show for the…
On January 17, 2021, a powerful winter swell graced San Diego County’s La Jolla Reefs, delighting surfers. The session featured ideal conditions, boasting offshore winds that unveiled magnificent, hollow barrels. Wave heights ranged from head high to a few feet overhead, drawing advanced surfers seeking thrilling barrels. La Jolla Reefs Barreling Surfing Video However, due…
A summertime south swell hit San Diego beaches and decided to swim out at one of my favorite sand bars to do some water photos of some rippers like Ralph West, Dusty Hornback, and Jordan Schweller. The excitement of summertime swells hitting the beaches of San Diego is something that surfers and ocean enthusiasts look…
On the crisp morning of December 8th, 2023, Seaside Reef, a renowned surfing spot, showcased its prowess despite an unusually low tide. The waves, measuring 3-6 feet in height, persisted energetically through the tidal dip, providing surfers with an exhilarating experience. Skillful wave selection became paramount as a blend of WNW ground swell and intermittent…
