Pro surfer, Conner Coffin, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Conner’s best rides. The 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles showcased some of the best surfing talent in the world, and among them was professional surfer Conner Coffin. Ranked #4 in the…
Local surfers in San Diego enjoyed an evening session at a Mysto Reef on December 4th, 2020. Despite its inconsistency, a few dedicated surfers took advantage of the 5-7 foot face waves and had a blast. As dusk approached, the surf break came alive, offering long rides along the reef. The memorable session was documented…
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…
The Rising Stars of Generation Alpha Dominate at Lowers, Trestles On May 22nd, 2023, a talented crew of Generation Alpha surfer girls made waves at Lowers, Trestles. Led by rising stars Mia McLeish, Marlow Harris, Ruby Stringfellow, and the dynamic duo sisters, Lola and Sienna Fleming. These young athletes showcased their immense skill and passion…
In June of 2020, Barton headed out to Lowers, Trestles for a couple of contests and some west coast surfing sessions. The surf at Trestles State Beach was a fun 3 to 5 feet with 70-degree water temperature, perfect conditions for Barton to hone his skills. During this session, he scored several sets and focused…
Jon Roseman, a founder of Tavarua Resort in Fiji, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational and raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Roseman informed us how a Fijian tribal elder named Chief Druku suffered from Cancer….
It was a day that will go down in the memory books for many surfers along the California coast. On January 5th, 2023, a massive winter swell rolled in, bringing with it towering waves and the promise of some epic surf sessions. As the swell began to fill in, many surfers headed to their usual…
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…
Noah Thornton the shaper of Lost Ark Surfboards cruised down to Lowers, Trestles to ride his 5’6″ Asymmetric Twinfin board. The surf was a fun a 4-7 foot faces from a good south swell in the water. After his surf session, that he was ripping on the board, he gave SLAWTV some background info on…
On January 8, 2021, Ocean Beach, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of San Diego, offered surfers a delightful experience. With pristine conditions and gentle morning breezes, it was Day 2 of an exciting winter swell. Surfers reveled in the fun and playful waves, measuring 3-5 feet in height. Ocean Beach boasts several sandbar beach breaks,…
