San Diego’s post-Christmas surf scene received a major boost with a phenomenal swell, yielding epic, hollow barrels. The conditions were impeccable, boasting glassy waves, gentle breezes, and wave heights scaling from 5 to 8 feet. Local legends such as Jojo Roper and Skip McCullough, alongside a crew of talented up-and-comers, seized the opportunity to ride…
Xcel Wetsuits is a longstanding and premier wetsuit brand in the surf industry. Xcel was featuring some of its latest wetsuits for 2023 down at the Camp Shred demo in San Diego. During the product breakdown we discussed their Men’s Dry Lock Wetsuit, Men’s Comp Silhouette, Channel Flex 2.0 Technology, and All 3mm Hooded Phoenix….
On January 13th, 2019, we decided to capture the beauty of surfing at the popular Scripps Pier in La Jolla by launching a DJI Mavic Drone to film an aerial video of the surf session. The swell that day was incredible, with super clean lines that allowed surfers to ride some amazing waves. As we…
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 Newport Beach Board Riders team showcased their skills at the WCBR Qualifiers held on May 25th, 2023. Surfing at Lowers, Trestles, the top surfers from Newport displayed their talent. They emerged victorious, securing a spot in the prestigious West Coast Board Riders Finals. For many Newport locals, surfing is ingrained in their DNA. Growing…
Located in the picturesque La Jolla Shores of San Diego, Scripps Pier is a popular haven for surfers. While a recent bout of stormy weather may have deterred some, it gifted others on February 16, 2022. The turbulent conditions stirred up a swell that beckoned surfers to its shores. Surfers flocked to Scripps Pier, seizing…
RVCA team riders, Billy Kemper and Luke Davis, recently had the opportunity to surf at one of the most famous surf spots in Southern California, Lowers Trestles. This took place on May 27, 2022, and with a large crowd in the water and on the beach spectating. Billy Kemper, who is known for his big…
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 July 25, 2018, the swell stuck around for another day, offering chest to head high waves at a local San Diego beach break. It was the perfect opportunity for the SLAW VLOG team to hit the water and capture some of the local surfers in action. Armed with a water housing, they swam out…
The month of December in 2015 gave the Southern California coast some amazing huge surf. On December 7th, 2015 over in La Jolla, CA surfers scored an outer reef that is usually fickle through most of the year. The Southern California coast is no stranger to impressive swells and epic surf sessions, but the month…
