This was Day 2 of a great January winter swell in 2016. The surf cleaned up even more on the 2nd day and the locals scored an epic barreling day at the La Jolla Reefs. All the main La Jolla locals were out charging such as Jon Roseman, Henry Hunt, Jojo Roper, Jordan Gaudet, Lucas…
There were many of the world’s top pros in Southern California for the US Open up at Huntington Beach. On their off days a number of them headed down to Lowers, Trestles to score some summer time south swell. For many of the contest surfers it is only a quick one hour drive down the…
On July 25, 2018, the swell stuck around for another day, offering chest to head high waves at a local San Diego beach break. It was the perfect opportunity for the SLAW VLOG team to hit the water and capture some of the local surfers in action. Armed with a water housing, they swam out…
Jason Shook met us over at Seaside Reef for a People Who Surf interview. Jason tells us about growing up surfing in Orange County and making the Quiksilver team. Then eventually settling down in San Diego and becoming a lifeguard / marine safety officer for Solana Beach. We check out his latest boards from Chas…
Huntington Beach, California – The Vans US Open surf contest kicked off this week with the men’s Round of 48 and 24. With a decent sized south swell in the water, the professional surfers had the opportunity to showcase their skills in some epic waves. Despite some mid-day winds that caused some choppy conditions, the…
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…
The sport of surfing is one that requires patience, skill, and a love for the ocean. For those who ride longboards, the experience is even more special. Longboard surfers are a dedicated group who enjoy the art of riding waves in a graceful and stylish manner. On March 23rd, 2022, longboard surfers gathered at Tourmaline…
Disclaimer – No surfers were harmed in the making of the comedy video.. On December 17th The outer reefs in La Jolla started to get a bit too crowded for Mel Gibson’s liking so he decided to clean up the lineup. Crowded La Jolla Reefs Surfing Video Disclaimer – No surfers were harmed in the…
Gabriel Medina Clinches Third World Title with a Win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals. The surfing world was abuzz with excitement as the Rip Curl WSL Finals got underway at Lowers Trestles. The highly-anticipated event saw the top five male and female surfers from the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour battling it out…
Gabriel Medina, the three-time Surfing World Champion, recently made his way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. He seized the opportunity to refine his skills before the upcoming Surf Ranch contest. Accompanied by his coach, Andy King, he arrived at Lowers with a burning desire to conquer the waves. Without holding back,…
