Tyler Wright, professional surfer, recently made her way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. Wright is the the two-time Women’s Surfing World Champion. Accompanied by her coach Andy King, she arrived at the iconic surf spot in preparation for the upcoming Surf Ranch WSL event. Prior to the contest, Wright chose to…
On January 8, 2021, Ocean Beach, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of San Diego, offered surfers a delightful experience. With pristine conditions and gentle morning breezes, it was Day 2 of an exciting winter swell. Surfers reveled in the fun and playful waves, measuring 3-5 feet in height. Ocean Beach boasts several sandbar beach breaks,…
On January 15th, 2019 the American Sniper needed some long over due R & R. He heard that Scripps Pier in La Jolla had an epic barreling swell hitting the beaches. So he and his crew headed to the beach to get in on the action. When he arrived he saw the incredible 5-7 foot…
Surfing is more than just a sport. It’s a way of life. The thrill of riding a wave is unmatched, and for many surfers, it’s a way to connect with nature and find inner peace. The West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto Jetty in Carlsbad on April 9th, 2022, was a perfect…
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 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…
This episode of the Vlog we swim out at the 2018 UC San Diego Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational benefiting Moores Cancer Center to do some water photos during the heats. It is very difficult when swimming out to do water photography during a live contest. Ultimately, the camera person needs to make sure…
A really good sized winter swell hit the La Jolla reefs and some of the outer reef breaks started to pump with a bunch of the locals hitting it up. If you’re a surfer, you know that there’s nothing quite like catching a wave on a good swell. And on December 17th, 2018, surfers in…
One name has emerged as a rising star in the surfing world – Alan Cleland. Hailing from mainland Mexico, Alan’s remarkable performance at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championship, held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, left spectators and fellow surfers in awe. Alan Cleland’s passion for surfing was ignited at a young age when…
On February 7, 2022, the surfers at Windansea Beach in La Jolla were treated to an exciting late afternoon session. Waves were typically a playful 3 to 5-foot height and with clean conditions. Surfers, especially the groms (young surfers), had a blast. The Left Bowl section provided the perfect canvas to attempt aerial maneuvers at…
