There were some summer time south swell and we went out to shoot at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas with Chris Blabac. While out in the water there was a massive pod of dolphins that came through the lineup super close. Surfing is a sport that connects us with nature in a very unique way. It’s…
Lost Ark Surfboards, showcased by the talented shaper Noah Thornton at the 2023 Boardroom Show, are making waves. With a keen eye for innovation, Thornton discussed two standout models, the Wood Chip and The Privateer. Thornton’s journey began on the waves of innovation. Inspired by the ocean’s rhythm, Lost Ark Surfboards embodies a legacy that…
Pro womens surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Sally’s best rides. The world of professional surfing is always exciting, and the 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals did not disappoint. One surfer who stood out from the rest was Sally Fitzgibbons, who made…
May 22nd, 2023 marked the arrival of one of the first south swells at Lowers, Trestles. Surfers were greeted with a 4-6 foot face swell, offering ideal conditions for riding the waves. Despite the presence of May Gray, which cast a gloomy sky over the scene, the light winds managed to maintain clean and inviting…
On August 26th, 2019, a group of ocean goers decided to take advantage of the warm summer afternoon and hit the waves at Windansea Beach. The light from the setting sun created a stunning display of colors, with the sunset gleaming inside the barrels of the shorebreak. The beach was alive with activity as people…
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 October 18th, 2020, the SLAW team visited the Waco Surf Resort to capture an aerial view of the waves using a DJI Mavic drone. The results were stunning, and the footage captured the surfers catching some of the best rides of their lives. The waves were nothing short of perfect, with ideal shape, size,…
Casey “Bisky” Brown scoring an epic barrel session out at the La Jolla Reefs during a January 2016 winter swell that had some fantastic surf conditions. In the world of surfing, scoring the perfect wave is a rare and thrilling experience that every surfer dreams of. And in January 2016, Casey “Bisky” Brown achieved just…
On January 3, 2021, a seldom-seen outer reef off San Diego County caught a colossal winter swell. Waves reached a staggering 10-15 feet, pushing popular surf spots to their limits, especially sandy beach breaks and reef breaks. Only this extraordinary reef break could handle the immense swell, attracting seasoned local surfers prepared with their step-up…
On Day 2 the El Nino swell started to drop and get more rideable. The San Diego beaches were on fire with some epic waves. Surfing enthusiasts across the world love nothing more than catching the perfect wave, and February 26th, 2016, will forever be etched in the minds of San Diego surfers as one…
