On July 24th, 2018, a group of local surfers took advantage of a clean south swell to catch some incredible waves. What made this session even more special was that it was filmed using an aerial drone, providing a unique birds-eye view of the action. One of the best places to surf in San Diego…
Wingnut, the legendary longboarder featured in the Endless Summer II movie, recently shared his thoughts on why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational, which raises money for the Moores Cancer Center, is so important to him. This event, which has been held annually for over 20 years at Scripps Pier along the La Jolla…
On September 24th, 2022, the SLAW team decided to capture a surfing session using a DJI Mavic drone. The large surf from Hurricane Fiona the previous day had dramatically decreased to waist to chest height, which made it perfect for surfers to take out their longboards for a session. The swell was very clean and…
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…
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…
On June 23rd, Andino paddled out at Lowers Trestles, and he immediately made his presence known. The surf was around 3 to 5 foot faces, and it provided some great ramps and sections for Andino to demonstrate his airs. Andino is known for his progressive surfing style, and he wasted no time in putting on…
On May 25th, 2023, the Carlsbad Board Riders competed in the WCBR Qualifiers at Lowers, Trestles. The surf conditions were exciting, with 4 to 7 foot faces, despite some choppiness from by the onshore wind. Carlsbad’s top surfers showcased their skills, representing their hometown proudly. Among them, Taylor Knox stood out, earning a perfect 10.00…
A bunch of storm surf built over night and for a brief window the next morning a handful of surfers scored some clean corners and short period wind swell. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of waking up to find that a storm has rolled in and left some epic waves in its wake. For…
On February 27, 2022, a promising swell began to grace the shores of Cardiff Reef in Encinitas, Southern California. Morning offshores blessed surfers as they flocked to this renowned spot, causing it to buzz with activity. With clean, consistent waves ranging from 3 to 5 feet, Cardiff Reef became a surfer’s haven. The lineup was…
Dave Woods from Creatures of Leisure gives us a review of the new Italo Ferreira Traction Pad and Surfing Leashes at the Camp Shred event in Cardiff by the Sea. The Creatures of Leisure Italo Ferreira traction pad is a high-performance surfboard accessory. It was designed in collaboration with world champion surfer Italo Ferreira. It…
