In the heart of San Diego, a fresh winter swell greeted surf enthusiasts on December 7, 2023. Surfers, including the likes of Daniel Anthony, seized the opportunity for a mid-afternoon session. Daniel, a native San Diegan, has been featured on SLAW before in one of our People Who Surf features. As the wind graciously bowed…
On December 31, 2023, La Jolla Shores welcomed surfers with overhead waves rolling through its famous sandbars. Located in San Diego, California, this picturesque beach is known for its consistent surf and stunning coastal views. The lineup was packed with eager surfers, all hoping to catch the last waves of the New Year’s swell. With…
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…
The WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles on September 8th, 2022, were an absolute treat for surf fans. With some of the best surfers in the world battling it out. It definitely was a spectacle to behold in person or via livestream. One of the surfers who stood out from the rest was Kanoa…
A fun clean morning of surfing in Pacific Beach with Martin Grunburg who was practicing a nose ride into 360 on the longboard. On January 31st, 2017, Martin Grunburg took to the waves in Pacific Beach for a morning of surfing. The conditions were ideal, with waist to shoulder high waves and a gentle breeze…
Surfers and wave enthusiasts eagerly anticipate those rare moments when the ocean comes alive with a big swell. On January 14th, 2023, La Jolla Shores experienced a breathtaking transformation as powerful waves rolled in. Although the locals faced some challenges with closeouts, the prospect of incredible waves was enough to keep them pushing their limits….
On the crisp morning of December 29th, 2023, the La Jolla Reefs showcased their grandeur, marking Day 3 of the New Year’s Swell. As the waves surged, Skip McCullough, seeking solitude, embraced the challenge of being the inaugural surfer in the water. Braving the unpredictable nature of this renowned reef break, McCullough’s early paddle-out set…
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…
On January 12, 2022, La Jolla’s outer reefs welcomed a massive winter swell. Waves were reaching 6-8 feet or double-overhead and bigger faces. Local surfers, including Mitch McCullough, Henry Hunt, Jon Boland, and David Dupont, seized the opportunity for remarkable rides. Days like this call for step-up boards, enabling faster paddling to catch these monstrous…
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…
