On December 28th, 2023, surfers flocked to the La Jolla beaches for day two of an impressive swell. The morning revealed waves with faces ranging from 8 to 12 feet at the renowned reef breaks. As the day progressed, the surf only grew larger, offering surfers an abundance of thrilling barrels to conquer. The feature…
On July 24th, 2018, a group of surfers gathered at a semi-localized spot to catch some great summertime waves. The SLAW VLOG team was there too, to capture the moment and take water photos of the surfers. The spot was located a few hundred yards from shore, making it a decent swim out into the…
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…
Johanne Defay, the French surfer from Reunion Island, is one of the most talented and tenacious surfers on the Women’s World Surf League (WSL) circuit. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles saw her come up against the legendary Stephanie Gilmore, but despite not taking the title, Johanne gave a remarkable performance, showing us…
On March 18, 2022, surfers had a fantastic time riding a new swell at Seaside Reef. The waves reached an enjoyable 4-6 feet in height, with the early morning gifting surfers the coveted offshore winds they crave. The sunny conditions made it a perfect start to the day. Seaside Reef is nestled in the beautiful…
Devon Howard, former professional longboarder and editor of Longboard magazine, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Devon Howard is a celebrated longboard surfer. His name is synonymous with…
On January 5th, 2023, a massive winter swell hit the California coast. Most surf breaks were deemed too dangerous due to the size of the waves and the strong winds. But for a group of experienced surfers, this was an opportunity to explore new territory and ride a novelty wave. As the swell pushed waves…
Stephanie Gilmore clinched her 8th world surfing championship title in style. She surfed with a dominant performance at the 2022 Rip Curl Finals held at Lowers, Trestles in Southern California. Gilmore was pitted against some of the best female surfers in the world. Surfers including Brisa Hennessy, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Johanne Defay, and Carissa Moore. Stephanie…
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…
The surfing industry grapples with a staggering annual output of plastic and styrofoam waste. Predominantly, stemming from packaging materials like mailers, bubble wrap, and plastic shrink wrap. This mounting environmental concern exacerbates the global trash crisis. It directly contributes to the pollution of our oceans and landfills. A critical examination of the industry’s impact on…
