Surfing is more than just a sport. It’s a way of life. The thrill of riding a wave is unmatched, and for many surfers, it’s a way to connect with nature and find inner peace. The West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto Jetty in Carlsbad on April 9th, 2022, was a perfect…
On September 24th, 2022, the SLAW team decided to capture a surfing session using a DJI Mavic drone. The large surf from Hurricane Fiona the previous day had dramatically decreased to waist to chest height, which made it perfect for surfers to take out their longboards for a session. The swell was very clean and…
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…
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…
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…
The New Years Swell was coming to an end. The La Jolla Shores still had some waves coming through on 12-31-2023 but also a crowded lineup. Ben Gravy really wanted to catch some waves on his last day in San Diego, but didnt want to deal with the crowds. So he called his old pal,…
On the crisp morning of December 29th, 2023, the La Jolla Reefs showcased their grandeur, marking Day 3 of the New Year’s Swell. As the waves surged, Skip McCullough, seeking solitude, embraced the challenge of being the inaugural surfer in the water. Braving the unpredictable nature of this renowned reef break, McCullough’s early paddle-out set…
On the second day of the New Years Swell, December 28th, 2023, the California coastline was buzzing with surfers. All of whom were seeking the perfect wave. With the popular spots maxed out, attention turned to the rare and novelty breaks that emerge during such conditions. Along the California Coast, surfers knew it was time…
Title: Pro Surfers Shred Lowers Trestles Before Olympic Qualifiers On May 22nd, 2023, a crew of pro surfers from Peru embarked on an exhilarating adventure to Lowers Trestles. The purpose was to hone their skills in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers. Lucca Mesinas, Sol Aguirre, and Miguel Tudela were among the talented surfers who…
A really good sized winter swell hit the La Jolla reefs and some of the outer reef breaks started to pump with a bunch of the locals hitting it up. If you’re a surfer, you know that there’s nothing quite like catching a wave on a good swell. And on December 17th, 2018, surfers in…
