After leaving North County, I headed down to the La Jolla Shores to film. Surprisely, the sand bars out front were still pumping with some fun surf mid morning. If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather, surfing at La Jolla Shores is a perfect option. I…
On May 6th, 2022, surfers were treated to an opening South Swell at Lowers, Trestles. The swell brought in waves that were a fun 4-7 foot. The water temperature was in the mid-60s, making it necessary to don a wetsuit. The swell hit in the late afternoon. Surfers headed to Lowers to catch the last…
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…
Surfing is not just a sport, but a way of life for many coastal communities. The thrill of riding a wave in the ocean is a feeling like no other. For members of the Carlsbad Board Riders Surf Team, this connection was on full display at the West Coast Board Riders (WCBR) Surf Contest. The…
On February 7th, 2022, the surf scene in Encinitas came alive as local wave riders descended upon Pipes Beach. The waves that morning were a delightful 2 to 4 feet high, offering surfers ideal conditions for their long boards and fish-shaped boards. This spot’s allure lies in its unique reef break, which has earned it…
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…
Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on weather conditions. The swell, wind, and tide all play important roles in determining whether or not surfers will catch waves. Sometimes, all of these elements come together in the perfect storm to create the ultimate surfing experience. This was the case recently at Scripps Pier Northside….
Ricky recently competed in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The contest brought together some of the best longboarders from around the world to compete in a celebration of the art of longboarding. Longboarding is a sport that has been around…
El Nino brining more swell this winter with a pumping swell and hollow conditions at this slabby reef break. Although not to many barrels left a clean exit. The winter of 2016 was an unforgettable one for surfers around the world. On February 5th, 2016, surfers flocked to this reef break in search of some…
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, was a thrilling event for all longboard enthusiasts. However, one surfer, in particular, stood out from the rest with his impressive skills and style on the waves – professional longboarder Cayden Bainqualls. Cayden, who surfs…
