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…
Pro surfer, Carissa Moore, has won the Rip Curl WSL Women’s Finals held at Lowers Trestles and also claimed her 5th World Title. Here are some highlights of Carissa Moore winning rides. Moore came into the contest as the top-ranked surfer in the world and faced stiff competition from the other top contenders. However, she…
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…
The Jersey Shore is no stranger to powerful swells, but when Hurricane Fiona made its way up the East Coast, it sent some of the biggest waves the area has seen in years. With faces ranging from 7-12 feet, the surf was a sight to behold, drawing in a handful of surfers and bodyboarders eager…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
The El Nino Swell on Feb 25th, 2016 brought huge waves to the San Diego beaches and the majority of surf spots were totally maxed out conditions. A handful of surfers at this beach break managed to find a couple rideable waves in between the non-stop wash through sets. The El Nino Swell is still…
SLAW VLOG doing some water photos at an inconsistent spot that is only breaking because most other surf breaks in California are totally maxed out with the huge swell. Hopped in the ocean to do some water photos of the local guys. On January 16th, 2018, the SLAW VLOG team found themselves in this exact…
This is part 1 of 2 for this RAW SLAW segment. If you’re a surfer, then you know that there’s nothing quite like scoring some great waves with a few of your buddies. Well, that’s exactly what happened recently at Lowers part of Trestles Beach. This wave is one of the most famous surf breaks…
After leaving North County, I headed down to the La Jolla Shores to film. Surprisely, the sand bars out front were still pumping with some fun surf mid morning. If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather, surfing at La Jolla Shores is a perfect option. I…
The cool and overcast weather conditions during this May Gray day created ideal opportunities for some pristine surf. Ren Okano and Rex Hennings, two talented young surfers from the local community, showcased their skills this morning along others. They effortlessly scored numerous waves from the incoming sets, treating each one like their personal skate ramps….
