On Day 2 the El Nino swell started to drop and get more rideable. The San Diego beaches were on fire with some epic waves. Surfing enthusiasts across the world love nothing more than catching the perfect wave, and February 26th, 2016, will forever be etched in the minds of San Diego surfers as one…
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…
On January 15, 2022, surfers in this area had a blast with a new winter swell rolling in. The swell was offering waves with faces ranging from 3 to 5 feet. Local surfers flocked to this nearby beach break jetty with a couple good barrel sections. It is a fast wave requiring surfers to race…
With this swell a couple random reefs in San Diego turned on. Most waves were pretty lined up righthanders with the occassional hollow tube. On January 13, 2022, San Diego’s reef break saw a new swell, offering some epic barrels for surfers. Waves ranged from 5 to 7 feet, featuring clean and hollow conditions. Local…
Some summertime south swell in San Diego and a random fickle wave caught some south swell. Local surfer, Diego Dew, headed out for a wavestorm foam longboard session. There is something about the ocean that captures the imagination and the spirit of those who venture out into its depths. For Diego Dew, a local surfer…
Windansea Beach in La Jolla, California, stands out as a go to wave for experienced surfers. It is located along the picturesque coastline of San Diego County. This beach is renowned for its consistently good surf conditions, making it a haven for surf enthusiasts. On February 7, 2022, surfers were treated to 3 to 5…
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,…
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…
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…
On the crisp morning of December 29th, 2023, the La Jolla Reefs showcased their grandeur, marking Day 3 of the New Year’s Swell. As the waves surged, Skip McCullough, seeking solitude, embraced the challenge of being the inaugural surfer in the water. Braving the unpredictable nature of this renowned reef break, McCullough’s early paddle-out set…
