Surfing is more than just a sport, it’s a way of life. It’s a way to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and have fun all at the same time. For father and son duo Yadin and King Nicol, surfing is a shared passion that brings them together. On May 27th, 2022, the two paddled out…
Day 3 of this amazing January 2016 winter swell. Overall the size dropped a little bit from the previous day but there were still plenty of barreling bombs coming through. All the main La Jolla and San Diego locals were out charging such as Peter Lochtefeld, Keone Betanzos, Henry Hunt, and more. As surfers, we…
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…
Another pumping swell brought some insane barrels to heavy slab at the reefs in San Diego. Locals were out charging such as Lucas Dirkse, Taylor Dodge, Mark Frapwell, Jojo Roper and more. San Diego is a popular destination for surfers all around the world. With its miles of coastline and perfect weather, it’s no surprise…
The young surfer girls, Molly Tuschen and Coral Schuster, embarked on a morning strike mission to Lowers, Trestles, in search of the south swell on May 22nd, 2023. Both Molly and Coral are seasoned professionals who have competed in numerous contests on the QS series. While Coral hails from Florida, she was in San Diego…
Surfing at Lowers on May 22nd, 2023 was a blast, with perfect 3-4 foot faces generated by an early season south swell. The lineup was packed with talented surfers, including Chris Ward, Jeremy Carter, Lucas Owston, Austin Clouse, and up-and-comer Eryk Brandt. These surfers all scored numerous waves despite the crowded lineup. Lowers, known as…
We met up with Matt Ritter for a new segment on SLAWTV we are calling People Who Surf. Matt talks about history surfing, travels, and why he loves riding Bret Boards Hawaii. This segment will feature interviews with former pros to your average joes. Matt grew up in South New Jersey surfing the local beach…
On January 18, 2021, surfers in San Diego were treated to an exceptional session. A rare reef break roared to life at dusk. Winter swells can transform the San Diego coastline. Especially, revealing hidden gems that only come alive under specific swell angles. This late afternoon surf session was a testament to the region’s unpredictable…
New big swell started to fill in and Blacks Beach was bombing with the canyon sets out the back. There was some strong wind blowing side-shore offshore creating some bump on the face of the large waves. Locals were easily able to get some great rides on this 1st day of a new swell. Blacks…
It was a day that will go down in the memory books for many surfers along the California coast. On January 5th, 2023, a massive winter swell rolled in, bringing with it towering waves and the promise of some epic surf sessions. As the swell began to fill in, many surfers headed to their usual…
