The West Coast Boardriders competition is one of the most anticipated events in the surfing community. The event showcases the best surfers in the West Coast as they battle it out for the top spot. This year’s competition was held on April 9th, 2022, at Ponto Jetty in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California. Teams from…
If you’re a surfer in Encinitas, California, you know that catching a good wave is like finding treasure. And on September 5th, 2020, local surfer Chris Blabac struck gold. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris for a long boarding session on this beautiful day. Despite the early morning gloomy conditions, the waves…
Noah Thornton the shaper of Lost Ark Surfboards cruised down to Lowers, Trestles to ride his 5’6″ Asymmetric Twinfin board. The surf was a fun a 4-7 foot faces from a good south swell in the water. After his surf session, that he was ripping on the board, he gave SLAWTV some background info on…
Surfers and wave enthusiasts eagerly anticipate those rare moments when the ocean comes alive with a big swell. On January 14th, 2023, La Jolla Shores experienced a breathtaking transformation as powerful waves rolled in. Although the locals faced some challenges with closeouts, the prospect of incredible waves was enough to keep them pushing their limits….
The WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles on September 8th, 2022, were an absolute treat for surf fans. With some of the best surfers in the world battling it out. It definitely was a spectacle to behold in person or via livestream. One of the surfers who stood out from the rest was Kanoa…
There’s something magical about the ocean, especially for those who have fallen under the spell of surfing. The forecast promised solid 4-6 foot surf in Baja, Mexico on January 25th, 2023. A crew of adventurous surfers embarked on a journey south of the border, ready to conquer the barreling beach break. Baja, Mexico is renowned…
On November 6, 2022, the surf scene at Scripps Pier in La Jolla Shores was nothing short of spectacular. With a late fall swell hitting the shoreline, the conditions were pristine. Naturally, attracting surfers of all skill levels, from novices to seasoned surfers. As the number of wave riders increased, it reached a point where…
The surfers of Pacific Beach were in for a treat on March 27th, 2022, as they were greeted with fun 2-4 foot waves. It was the second day of smaller wind swell conditions across the county, but that didn’t stop a crew of surfers from paddling out and making the best of it at a…
Surfing has always been a quintessential part of California culture, and it’s no surprise that some of the best surfers in the world hail from the Golden State. And recently, one team from Encinitas proved that they are the best of the best by winning the West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto…
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…
