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…
Ocean Beach in San Diego is a beloved surfing area. Showcased in this surfing video highlights from January 7, 2021. Situated on the beautiful Southern California coast, Ocean Beach is known for its diverse waves. There were tons of waves this morning despite windy conditions. Surfers were met with great air sections and waves measuring…
The morning of January 3, 2021, witnessed an electrifying winter swell that set San Diego’s slab reef on fire. This popular surf spot delivered some mind-blowing hollow barrels. Surfers paddled out very amped and came in with massive stoke smiles on their face. Capturing the essence of these epic waves, a drone was deployed to…
We decided to take a boat out to some of the surf breaks in the middle of nowhere on Sunset Cliffs. We had quite an adventure with little surfing involved. Due to the heavy kelp we couldn’t park the boat close, and had to park it about quarter to half mile out in the ocean…
Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri is a talented junior female surfer from Spain’s Basque region. She provided a remarkable display of her surfing skills at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. With her mastery of heavy waves and challenging conditions, Janire proved herself to be a rising star in the world of surfing. Hailing from…
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational is a longboarding contest that brings together some of the best surfers from around the world to celebrate the sport and culture of surfing. This year’s event, held on August 11th, 2022, at Tourmaline Surf Beach in Pacific Beach, was no exception. Among the standout longboarders was Dane Perlee, a…
San Diego, with its diverse surf breaks, continues to be a haven for wave enthusiasts. On December 18, 2023, a pristine 3-5 foot face WNW swell graced the coastline, drawing surfers to an unexpected gem – a random sandbar. This hidden spot, perfectly aligned during the swell, attracted a select few who reveled in its…
The waves at Lowers Trestles on June 23rd, 2020 were a surfer’s dream. With 4-6 foot face waves, the conditions were perfect for the young and talented surfers who showed up to compete. The lineup was crowded with rippers who were eager to showcase their skills and push their limits in the water. As the…
A crew of groms caught some of the action at the North County sand bar while it was going off. The young surfers scored some great clean waves and it was a perfect size for them to practice maneuvers. Surfing is a sport that has been popular for many years, and it continues to attract…
On August 24th, 2018, a swell held through the afternoon at a San Diego localized break, providing some clean lines and great conditions for surfing. Many local surfers were out, taking advantage of the chest to shoulder high waves and getting some impressive long rides. What made this session even more special was the use…
