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…
Day 3 of this amazing January 2016 winter swell. Overall the size dropped a little bit from the previous day but there were still plenty of barreling bombs coming through. All the main La Jolla and San Diego locals were out charging such as Peter Lochtefeld, Keone Betanzos, Henry Hunt, and more. As surfers, we…
On March 2, 2022, the waves around the iconic La Jolla Reefs provided surfers with an exhilarating experience. These reef breaks, situated in the picturesque La Jolla area, delivered some impressive hollow barrels. Surfers were treated to overhead waves, with faces ranging from 5 to 7 feet, making it a thrilling day on the water….
San Diego, with its diverse surf breaks, continues to be a haven for wave enthusiasts. On December 18, 2023, a pristine 3-5 foot face WNW swell graced the coastline, drawing surfers to an unexpected gem – a random sandbar. This hidden spot, perfectly aligned during the swell, attracted a select few who reveled in its…
Surfing and bodysurfing have been popular water sports for decades. There’s something about being in the water and riding the waves that draws in people from all over the world. The URT Whomp Bodysurfing and Handboard Contest, held on September 16th, 2018, was a great example of the passion that surfers and bodysurfers have for…
We caught up with Peter Cuffaro aka Party Boy Pete for a new segment on SLAWTV we are calling People Who Surf. This segment will feature interviews with former pros to your average joes. Cuffaro discusses his early years growing up in San Diego and surfing. Surfing has taken him in several different directions from…
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…
Xcel Wetsuits is a longstanding and premier wetsuit brand in the surf industry. Xcel was featuring some of its latest wetsuits for 2023 down at the Camp Shred demo in San Diego. During the product breakdown we discussed their Men’s Dry Lock Wetsuit, Men’s Comp Silhouette, Channel Flex 2.0 Technology, and All 3mm Hooded Phoenix….
Hank Warner, legendary San Diego shaper, caught up with us for an interview. He shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This interview is part of a video series called Luau Stories. For over 20 years every August the…
This was Day 2 of a great January winter swell in 2016. The surf cleaned up even more on the 2nd day and the locals scored an epic barreling day at the La Jolla Reefs. All the main La Jolla locals were out charging such as Jon Roseman, Henry Hunt, Jojo Roper, Jordan Gaudet, Lucas…
