On August 9th, 2024, the iconic surf spot of Lowers, Trestles, California, became the epicenter of a tropical swell that attracted a crew of professional surfers. Known for its world-class waves and picturesque surroundings, Lowers is a favorite among both pros and amateurs alike. On this particular day, the waves at Lowers ranged from 5…
On August 24th, 2014 the Wedge in Newport Beach was absolutely massive with bombing surf from a huge south swell pushing up the Southern California coastline. Most spots were totally maxed out but the Wedge could handle the size no problems. Local surfers, bodyboarders, and bodysurfers all paddled out to catch some glory barrels. Wedge…
Devon Howard, former professional longboarder and editor of Longboard magazine, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Devon Howard is a celebrated longboard surfer. His name is synonymous with…
The Del Mar Fairgrounds transforms into a global surf haven annually with The Boardroom Show. Shapers and surfboard companies converge to unveil their latest models. Undoubtedly, making it a mecca for wave-riding aficionados. The popular surfboard event was held on October 7th & 8th, 2023. This event, celebrating surfboard craftsmanship, showcases legends like Bing Copeland…
The WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles in September 2022 saw some of the best surfing performances by the world’s top surfers. However, one surfer who stood out from the rest was Italo Ferreira. The Brazilian surfer entered the finals that morning ranked #4 in his heat against Kanoa Igarashi. But, Italo’s determination and…
On June 18th, 2019, the surfers at Trestles were treated to a second day of a new swell, and Uppers was pumping with some solid waves. Trestles, located in Southern California, is known for its magnetic pull on talented surfers from all around the world. And on this day, they were out in force, ripping…
Cole grew up surfing in Manasquan, New Jersey, and has been riding waves since he was just a little kid. He’s always loved the ocean and the feeling of being out in the water, but it wasn’t until he started competing in surfing contests that he realized just how much he loved the sport. In…
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,…
Surfing is a sport that is deeply connected to the ocean and the environment. So, it’s no wonder that surfboard manufacturers are increasingly turning to eco-friendly materials to make their boards. One such company is Solid Surfboards, located in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Recently, Solid Surfboards hosted an open house at their factory, where they…
The El Nino Swell on Feb 25th, 2016 brought huge waves to the San Diego beaches and the majority of surf spots were totally maxed out conditions. A handful of surfers at this beach break managed to find a couple rideable waves in between the non-stop wash through sets. The El Nino Swell is still…
