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…
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,…
Surfers eagerly anticipated the much-anticipated swell that hit La Jolla’s beaches on the morning of December 27th, 2023. Renowned for its barreling reefs, La Jolla proved to be a surfer’s haven. Waves reaching 6-8 foot faces, rolled in with offshore perfection. Local chargers such as Niko Launais, Crusoe Frapwell, and Mick Davey reveled in the…
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…
On Day 3 and final day of the swell at this La Jolla reef break, surfers took some heavy slams on the bombs that were still coming through. On January 14th, 2016, surfers at the La Jolla reef break were in for a wild ride as the final day of a massive swell hit the…
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…
The 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, witnessed an unforgettable display of talent and skill by young professional surfer Levi Slawson. Hailing from Encinitas in San Diego County, Levi showcased his exceptional abilities on his home break. Levi touts an impressive lineup of sponsors that include Salty Crew, Oakley, Sharpeye…
There’s something magical about the ocean, especially for those who have fallen under the spell of surfing. The forecast promised solid 4-6 foot surf in Baja, Mexico on January 25th, 2023. A crew of adventurous surfers embarked on a journey south of the border, ready to conquer the barreling beach break. Baja, Mexico is renowned…
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…
The surf had some fun waves and warm water for this VLOG session. We headed to a localized break we knew some of the surfers to do water photos of. Surfing is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of catching a wave and riding it all the…
