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,…
On January 15th, 2019 the American Sniper needed some long over due R & R. He heard that Scripps Pier in La Jolla had an epic barreling swell hitting the beaches. So he and his crew headed to the beach to get in on the action. When he arrived he saw the incredible 5-7 foot…
On July 19, 2022, as Lowers, Trestles experienced an epic south swell. Surfers from all over the world showed up to catch the perfect waves. Among them were some of the most talented surfers in the sport. Bryce Celaya, Keanu Asing, Luke Rife, Sara Freyre, and Sean Taylor put on an incredible show for the…
The summer south swell and absence of school had the young groms ecstatic about surfing. With enjoyable 3-4 foot faces on May 22nd, 2023, the waves offered a perfect playground. Amongst the bustling crowd, local surfers like Kai Thompson and Harvey Nelson stood out. While others struggled for waves, the groms expertly snagged the inside…
One of the biggest swells of the 2015/2016 El Nino Winter brought some massive barreling waves to the La Jolla Reefs, with only a handful of surfers paddling out through the pumping sets. On February 25th, 2016, a group of surfers experienced that rush in a big way. The La Jolla Reefs, located off the…
The El Nino Swell on Feb 25th, 2016 brought huge waves to the San Diego beaches and the majority of surf spots were totally maxed out conditions. A handful of surfers at this beach break managed to find a couple rideable waves in between the non-stop wash through sets. The El Nino Swell is still…
On May 26th, 2023, the Santa Cruz Board Riders team competed at the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals. Throughout the day, the consistent 3 to 6-foot faces provided an excellent challenge for the surfers. Veterans and rookies alike from Santa Cruz showcased their skills in the contest. Despite the long drive to Lowers, Trestles, the Santa…
On August 4th, 2022, at Lowers Trestles, it was another fun day of summertime south swells. A few standout rippers were dominating the lineup. Among these standout rippers were professional surfers Alex Ribeiro, Luke Rife, and Maxime Huscenot. Lowers Trestles is a wave is known for its long, peeling, and consistent waves. Making it a…
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…
Pro surfer, Filipe Toledo, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Filipe Toledo’s rides. On September 14th, 2021, the surfing world was captivated by the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles, and one name stood out above the rest: Filipe Toledo. Ranked #3 in…
