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 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,…
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational is a longboarding contest that brings together some of the best surfers from around the world to celebrate the sport and culture of surfing. This year’s event, held on August 11th, 2022, at Tourmaline Surf Beach in Pacific Beach, was no exception. Among the standout longboarders was Dane Perlee, a…
The California Coast anticipates the arrival of its inaugural winter storm. Of course, set to make waves on Dec 21st, 2023. The focal point of this impending surf is Scripps Pier. Perfectly, nestled on the north side in the scenic enclave of La Jolla. The waves, ranging from 3 to 6 feet, attract a moderate…
Early morning sessions at Seaside Reef in Cardiff can be an absolute dream for surfers, and that was certainly the case on this particular day. The surf was head high and glassy, with slight offshore conditions, providing the perfect playground for surfers of all levels. As the sun started to rise, the surfers were already…
Located in the picturesque La Jolla Shores of San Diego, Scripps Pier is a popular haven for surfers. While a recent bout of stormy weather may have deterred some, it gifted others on February 16, 2022. The turbulent conditions stirred up a swell that beckoned surfers to its shores. Surfers flocked to Scripps Pier, seizing…
The surfers of Pacific Beach were in for a treat on March 27th, 2022, as they were greeted with fun 2-4 foot waves. It was the second day of smaller wind swell conditions across the county, but that didn’t stop a crew of surfers from paddling out and making the best of it at a…
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…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
On January 15, 2022, surfers in this area had a blast with a new winter swell rolling in. The swell was offering waves with faces ranging from 3 to 5 feet. Local surfers flocked to this nearby beach break jetty with a couple good barrel sections. It is a fast wave requiring surfers to race…
