The waves at Lowers Trestles on June 23rd, 2020 were a surfer’s dream. With 4-6 foot face waves, the conditions were perfect for the young and talented surfers who showed up to compete. The lineup was crowded with rippers who were eager to showcase their skills and push their limits in the water. As the…
Early morning at Scripps Pier on La Jolla Shores, we experienced epic surfing conditions. After battling bad winds and stormy waves, a perfect morning with 5mph plus offshore winds finally arrived. Local surfers wasted no time, flocking to Scripps Pier at dawn for the promising waves. Among them were renowned San Diego surfers like Peter…
On the second day of the New Years Swell, December 28th, 2023, the California coastline was buzzing with surfers. All of whom were seeking the perfect wave. With the popular spots maxed out, attention turned to the rare and novelty breaks that emerge during such conditions. Along the California Coast, surfers knew it was time…
The surf had some fun waves and warm water for this VLOG session. We headed to a localized break we knew some of the surfers to do water photos of. Surfing is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of catching a wave and riding it all the…
The local surfing community experienced a unique encounter as a pod of dolphins graced the waves at a beach on February 2nd, 2023. Despite the modest surf conditions, 3-4 feet high, both humans and marine creatures alike reveled in the harmonious spectacle. The extraordinary event was captured on video by the SLAW media team, who…
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…
Tyler Wright, professional surfer, recently made her way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. Wright is the the two-time Women’s Surfing World Champion. Accompanied by her coach Andy King, she arrived at the iconic surf spot in preparation for the upcoming Surf Ranch WSL event. Prior to the contest, Wright chose to…
Surfing and Street Fighter may not seem like two things that have much in common, but Dylan and Makana Franzmann thought differently. On June 18th, 2018, they held a surf off at Trestles that was inspired by the classic arcade game. The competition was full of high-flying action as the brothers battled it out for…
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…
On the 3rd of April 2022, surfers at Scripps Pier were treated to an exciting session. As the tide dropped, the wind picked up, creating ideal conditions for catching some waves. Despite the increasing wind swell, surfers found plenty of corners and rippable surf at this renowned spot. Wave heights ranged from 3 to 6…
