If you’re a surfer in Encinitas, California, you know that catching a good wave is like finding treasure. And on September 5th, 2020, local surfer Chris Blabac struck gold. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris for a long boarding session on this beautiful day. Despite the early morning gloomy conditions, the waves…
The morning of January 3, 2021, witnessed an electrifying winter swell that set San Diego’s slab reef on fire. This popular surf spot delivered some mind-blowing hollow barrels. Surfers paddled out very amped and came in with massive stoke smiles on their face. Capturing the essence of these epic waves, a drone was deployed to…
On January 9th, 2019, a big winter swell hit the La Jolla Reefs, and with it came some incredible barreling waves and epic wipeouts. For those unfamiliar with surfing, a barreling wave is a wave that is hollow and creates a tube-like structure as it breaks. This is the ultimate goal for many surfers as…
The evening before, conditions on the reports looked great for this new swell mixed with a wind swell. Reports said wind was gonna turn offshore in the middle of the night and be glassy for dawn patrol. Surfers at this sand bar in North County scored with the dawn patrol. If you’re a surfer, you…
Windansea Beach in La Jolla, California, stands out as a go to wave for experienced surfers. It is located along the picturesque coastline of San Diego County. This beach is renowned for its consistently good surf conditions, making it a haven for surf enthusiasts. On February 7, 2022, surfers were treated to 3 to 5…
A couple women’s surfing pros, Frankie Seely and Kaitlin Maguire, decided to take over the lineup at Swamis Beach in Encinitas and put on a noseriding longboard show. The two women, both skilled longboarders, paddled out into the crowded lineup and proceeded to catch many of the best head high waves that came through that…
With this swell a couple random reefs in San Diego turned on. Most waves were pretty lined up righthanders with the occassional hollow tube. On January 13, 2022, San Diego’s reef break saw a new swell, offering some epic barrels for surfers. Waves ranged from 5 to 7 feet, featuring clean and hollow conditions. Local…
Pro womens surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Sally’s best rides. The world of professional surfing is always exciting, and the 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals did not disappoint. One surfer who stood out from the rest was Sally Fitzgibbons, who made…
The surfing world is buzzing as young female surfer Sawyer Lindblad leaves an indelible mark on the sport. Her outstanding performance at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef in San Diego has solidified her position as a rising star. Hailing from the shores of San Clemente, California, Sawyer Lindblad is no stranger to…
This is part 2 of 2 for this RAW SLAW segment. Surfing has always been a sport that relies heavily on the natural elements. On July 19th, 2022, the surf gods delivered some firing south swell to the shores of Lowers, Trestles. This was a day that many surfers wait for, despite the expected crowds…
