On September 24th, 2022, the SLAW team decided to capture a surfing session using a DJI Mavic drone. The large surf from Hurricane Fiona the previous day had dramatically decreased to waist to chest height, which made it perfect for surfers to take out their longboards for a session. The swell was very clean and…
Epic wipeout and slam session in some monster tubes over at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego for a 2016 El Nino swell. On February 25th, 2016, surfers at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego experienced one such epic wipeout and slam session. This was all thanks to a massive El Nino swell…
Catch the adrenaline-pumping action at La Jolla Reefs with exclusive morning session footage from December 27th, 2023. The waves, reaching 6 to 8 feet, provided an epic playground for surf enthusiasts. This swell attracted a diverse lineup of unknown riders, drawn in by the massive online buzz. As barrels rolled in consistently, the surf scene…
The summer south swell and absence of school had the young groms ecstatic about surfing. With enjoyable 3-4 foot faces on May 22nd, 2023, the waves offered a perfect playground. Amongst the bustling crowd, local surfers like Kai Thompson and Harvey Nelson stood out. While others struggled for waves, the groms expertly snagged the inside…
On August 24th, 2014 the Wedge in Newport Beach was absolutely massive with bombing surf from a huge south swell pushing up the Southern California coastline. Most spots were totally maxed out but the Wedge could handle the size no problems. Local surfers, bodyboarders, and bodysurfers all paddled out to catch some glory barrels. Wedge…
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…
On the afternoon of December 27, 2023, surfers in San Diego were treated to a rare spectacle. As the new swell gained momentum, a rare reef break along the coastline began to awaken with the dropping tide. With wave faces ranging from 4 to 7 feet, the conditions were ideal for those seeking a great…
On March 19, 2022, the young surf enthusiasts, often referred to as “surf groms,” descended upon Seaside Reef, creating a vibrant tapestry of stoke and excitement. These budding wave riders, most of whom are experienced surfers, reveled in the glorious waves that graced the coastline that day. Seaside Reef, nestled in the picturesque Cardiff By…
Surfing is a sport that is not just about catching waves but also about experiencing the natural beauty of the ocean. When the wind, tides, and waves come together to create the perfect surfing conditions, there is nothing better than hitting the beach with your board and feeling the rush of adrenaline as you ride…
