On July 24th, 2018, a group of surfers gathered at a semi-localized spot to catch some great summertime waves. The SLAW VLOG team was there too, to capture the moment and take water photos of the surfers. The spot was located a few hundred yards from shore, making it a decent swim out into the…
In a thrilling display of skill and athleticism, Filipe Toledo has claimed his first ever World Surf League (WSL) Championship Title. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals were held at Lowers, Trestles in Southern California. Toledo, who surfs for Sharpeye Surfboards, Monster Energy, Hurley, and FCS, entered the competition as the number one seed. He lived…
There was gonna be some huge surf down at Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico so a crew of big wave surfers did a boat trip out to catch the swell. Surfers such as big wave legend Gary Linden, as well as Vicente Yazbek and others all scored some insane rides. On February 6th, 2018, some of…
A big south swell slammed into Trestles on July 19th, 2022. The pros such as Taylor Knox, Caroline Marks, and Thiago Camaro showed up to catch some amazing long rides at Lowers. These three surfers were dominating their session and catching some of the best set waves. The line up this morning which was breaking…
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…
On the second day of the New Years Swell, December 28th, 2023, the California coastline was buzzing with surfers. All of whom were seeking the perfect wave. With the popular spots maxed out, attention turned to the rare and novelty breaks that emerge during such conditions. Along the California Coast, surfers knew it was time…
SurfHelpr is an amazing new surfing product that is a 7 in 1 tool for surfers. Jack the owner of SurfHelpr had a booth at Camp Shred 2022 in Cardiff By The Sea. The Surfhelpr surf tool and accessory is an innovative and versatile surfing companion designed to enhance every surfer’s experience. It combines multiple…
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…
On the crisp morning of June 11, 2021, San Diego surfers reveled in pristine, glassy conditions. At one of the area’s hidden gems, a rogue reef, the ocean was alive with a pulsating swell. This break is known for its versatility, capturing swells from diverse angles, though it can be capricious and elusive. Surfers on…
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…
