Gabriel Medina Clinches Third World Title with a Win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals. The surfing world was abuzz with excitement as the Rip Curl WSL Finals got underway at Lowers Trestles. The highly-anticipated event saw the top five male and female surfers from the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour battling it out…
The local surfing community experienced a unique encounter as a pod of dolphins graced the waves at a beach on February 2nd, 2023. Despite the modest surf conditions, 3-4 feet high, both humans and marine creatures alike reveled in the harmonious spectacle. The extraordinary event was captured on video by the SLAW media team, who…
On May 25th, 2023, the Carlsbad Board Riders competed in the WCBR Qualifiers at Lowers, Trestles. The surf conditions were exciting, with 4 to 7 foot faces, despite some choppiness from by the onshore wind. Carlsbad’s top surfers showcased their skills, representing their hometown proudly. Among them, Taylor Knox stood out, earning a perfect 10.00…
The Seager Grit Company Surf Team made waves at the renowned Waco Surf Resort in Texas. The surfing team was their having an exhilarating air session in the wave pool. Surfers from all over the country, including the likes of Skip McCullough and Brady Russychaert. The Seager Grit Company, a unique brand that effortlessly blends…
A summertime south swell hit San Diego beaches and decided to swim out at one of my favorite sand bars to do some water photos of some rippers like Ralph West, Dusty Hornback, and Jordan Schweller. The excitement of summertime swells hitting the beaches of San Diego is something that surfers and ocean enthusiasts look…
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…
Surfers in La Jolla had a blast catching waves on 12-09-2020. The swell offered consistent 4 to 6-foot faces, setting the stage for an exciting session. The glassy conditions and the higher tide provided ideal opportunities for carving and turns. The choice of surfboard became paramount, especially when the waves held power but were a…
Some of the best beat downs and wipeouts during this huge January 2016 swell at Blacks Beach on 01-18-2016. Surfers were charging this maxed out surf. Blacks Beach is known for its challenging waves and unpredictable conditions. During the huge January 2016 swell, surfers from around the world gathered at this iconic surf spot to…
The Rob Machado Foundation set up an information and water refill booth at Camp Shred 2023. We caught up with legendary professional surfer, Rob Machado, to get some background information about his charity and what was the catalyst. As the surf community gathered at the annual Camp Shred event in 2023, they were met with…
The month of December in 2015 gave the Southern California coast some amazing huge surf. On December 7th, 2015 over in La Jolla, CA surfers scored an outer reef that is usually fickle through most of the year. The Southern California coast is no stranger to impressive swells and epic surf sessions, but the month…
