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…
On October 18th, 2020, the SLAW team visited the Waco Surf Resort to capture an aerial view of the waves using a DJI Mavic drone. The results were stunning, and the footage captured the surfers catching some of the best rides of their lives. The waves were nothing short of perfect, with ideal shape, size,…
FCS Fins: The Best Surfboard Fins and Accessories of 2023 When it comes to surfing, having the right equipment can make all the difference in the world. One of the most important pieces of equipment for a surfer is their fins. FCS Fins has been a leader in the surfing world for over 25 years,…
On August 4th, 2022, at Lowers Trestles, it was another fun day of summertime south swells. A few standout rippers were dominating the lineup. Among these standout rippers were professional surfers Alex Ribeiro, Luke Rife, and Maxime Huscenot. Lowers Trestles is a wave is known for its long, peeling, and consistent waves. Making it a…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
On February 7, 2022, the surfers at Windansea Beach in La Jolla were treated to an exciting late afternoon session. Waves were typically a playful 3 to 5-foot height and with clean conditions. Surfers, especially the groms (young surfers), had a blast. The Left Bowl section provided the perfect canvas to attempt aerial maneuvers at…
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…
There were some summer time south swell and we went out to shoot at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas with Chris Blabac. While out in the water there was a massive pod of dolphins that came through the lineup super close. Surfing is a sport that connects us with nature in a very unique way. It’s…
Flated is a brand new company showcasing their awesome products for surfers at Camp Shred in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego. Their flagship product is The Air-Topper a convenient truck bed shell that inflates to a ridge structure, clamps on the truck bed, and when not needed rolls into a small bag to store…
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…
