The sport of surfing is one that requires patience, skill, and a love for the ocean. For those who ride longboards, the experience is even more special. Longboard surfers are a dedicated group who enjoy the art of riding waves in a graceful and stylish manner. On March 23rd, 2022, longboard surfers gathered at Tourmaline…
There were some massive sets out the back and big drops at Blacks Beach during this 2nd huge January 2016 swell that hit San Diego and Southern California area. January 18th, 2016 was a memorable day for surfers in San Diego and Southern California. It was the day when huge sets of waves hit Blacks…
Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on the weather and ocean conditions. It’s a game of patience, persistence, and being in the right place at the right time. On January 9th, 2019, a great swell hit the La Jolla reefs and for about 1 hour, the reef break was almost perfect. It was…
The world of professional surfing is no stranger to remarkable talent and exceptional performances. One name that has been making waves is Alyssa Spencer. This young professional female surfer hails from Carlsbad, San Diego County. Her outstanding skills were on full display at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. Alyssa provided an excellent…
In this first video segment of Custom Surfing Vehicles for SLAW we caught up with Jason Shook to take a tour of his 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 4×4 van. Jason a local Encinitas surfer also spends a lot of time at the beach but also going on road trips to hunt for waves. Jason describes…
Gabriel Medina, the three-time Surfing World Champion, recently made his way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. He seized the opportunity to refine his skills before the upcoming Surf Ranch contest. Accompanied by his coach, Andy King, he arrived at Lowers with a burning desire to conquer the waves. Without holding back,…
Wingnut, the legendary longboarder featured in the Endless Summer II movie, recently shared his thoughts on why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational, which raises money for the Moores Cancer Center, is so important to him. This event, which has been held annually for over 20 years at Scripps Pier along the La Jolla…
On the 3rd of April 2022, surfers at Scripps Pier were treated to an exciting session. As the tide dropped, the wind picked up, creating ideal conditions for catching some waves. Despite the increasing wind swell, surfers found plenty of corners and rippable surf at this renowned spot. Wave heights ranged from 3 to 6…
Ricky recently competed in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The contest brought together some of the best longboarders from around the world to compete in a celebration of the art of longboarding. Longboarding is a sport that has been around…
Some summertime south swell in San Diego and a random fickle wave caught some south swell. Local surfer, Diego Dew, headed out for a wavestorm foam longboard session. There is something about the ocean that captures the imagination and the spirit of those who venture out into its depths. For Diego Dew, a local surfer…
