On May 26th, 2023, the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals witnessed a display of passion from the Encinitas Board Riders team. As some of the best surfers in the Encinitas area attended, they were determined to win for their region. The competition at Lowers, Trestles was fierce. There was a diverse mix of current professional surfers,…
There were many of the world’s top pros in Southern California for the US Open up at Huntington Beach. On their off days a number of them headed down to Lowers, Trestles to score some summer time south swell. For many of the contest surfers it is only a quick one hour drive down the…
The Raw Footage from an epic barreling day at the La Jolla Reefs. One of those days it was critical to time your paddle out and jump off the rocks as there was no sand or beach left. All the main La Jolla locals were out charging such as Jon Roseman, Henry Hunt, Jojo Roper,…
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,…
Surf enthusiasts and wave chasers were in for a treat on March 19, 2022. Seaside Reef, nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Cardiff by the Sea, delivered an unforgettable surfing experience. With pristine conditions, surfers reveled in the opportunity to ride some clean, rippable waves at dawn. Seaside Reef, known for its consistent break,…
Rob Machado, a legendary pro surfer, showed his exceptional skills on 02-28-2022 at his home break, where he honed his craft. The local break holds a special place in Rob’s heart, as it’s where his surfing journey began. With a fresh swell and his trusty 5’2″ Basalt Seaside board, he effortlessly executed cutbacks and wraparounds….
On October 18th, 2020, the SLAW team visited the Waco Surf Resort to capture an aerial view of the waves using a DJI Mavic drone. The results were stunning, and the footage captured the surfers catching some of the best rides of their lives. The waves were nothing short of perfect, with ideal shape, size,…
Devon Howard, former professional longboarder and editor of Longboard magazine, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Devon Howard is a celebrated longboard surfer. His name is synonymous with…
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…
On the morning of January 15th, 2019, surfers at Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California were treated to an epic day of surfing. The San Diego coastline has been blessed with some incredible waves this winter. This day was no exception. Conditions were perfect with offshore winds and 3-5 foot barreling surf. Surfers were in…
