In the heart of Southern California, La Jolla stands as a premier surfing destination. Especially, La Jolla is known for its iconic reefs. During the recent New Years Swell on December 31, 2023, surfers flocked to the La Jolla Reefs. Undoubtedly, eager to ride the bigger barreling waves. As Day 5 unfolded, the swell maintained…
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,…
On January 3, 2021, a seldom-seen outer reef off San Diego County caught a colossal winter swell. Waves reached a staggering 10-15 feet, pushing popular surf spots to their limits, especially sandy beach breaks and reef breaks. Only this extraordinary reef break could handle the immense swell, attracting seasoned local surfers prepared with their step-up…
Caroline Marks Wins First Ever Surfing World Title Caroline Marks achieved a historic milestone on September 9th, 2023. She secured her inaugural surfing World Titles at the renowned Lowers, Trestles break. This iconic surf spot, located in Southern California, is celebrated for its consistent waves. It is a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike. Marks,…
We decided to take a boat out to some of the surf breaks in the middle of nowhere on Sunset Cliffs. We had quite an adventure with little surfing involved. Due to the heavy kelp we couldn’t park the boat close, and had to park it about quarter to half mile out in the ocean…
On July 25, 2018, the swell stuck around for another day, offering chest to head high waves at a local San Diego beach break. It was the perfect opportunity for the SLAW VLOG team to hit the water and capture some of the local surfers in action. Armed with a water housing, they swam out…
Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri is a talented junior female surfer from Spain’s Basque region. She provided a remarkable display of her surfing skills at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. With her mastery of heavy waves and challenging conditions, Janire proved herself to be a rising star in the world of surfing. Hailing from…
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…
It was a pretty packed lineup this morning at Lowers, Trestles. That is understandable with the warm sunny weather and a rippable south swell in the water. Pretty much no waves went unridden this morning session. Everyone in the water was getting waves. If you’re a surfing enthusiast, then you know that one of the…
There were many of the world’s top pros in Southern California for the US Open up at Huntington Beach. On their off days a number of them headed down to Lowers, Trestles to score some summer time south swell. For many of the contest surfers it is only a quick one hour drive down the…
