San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and great waves, and on January 7th, 2023, a rare reef break was pumping with some fun 5-7 foot surf. This was an opportunity that professional surfers, Skip McCullough and Zeke, could not pass up. A few of their friends and other local San Diego surfers scored…
On May 26th, 2023, the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals saw a great competition from the Huntington Beach Board Riders team. Some of the best surfers, young and veterans, from the Huntington Beach area attended. They came down to Lowers, Trestles with the focus of winning the Wheat Cup for their city. The competition at Lowers,…
The morning of January 3, 2021, witnessed an electrifying winter swell that set San Diego’s slab reef on fire. This popular surf spot delivered some mind-blowing hollow barrels. Surfers paddled out very amped and came in with massive stoke smiles on their face. Capturing the essence of these epic waves, a drone was deployed to…
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,…
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….
Surfers hit the jackpot with epic waves at San Diego’s La Jolla Reefs on 01-17-2021. Among the lucky riders were Skip McCullough, Mark Frapwell, Shayne McIntyre, and Owen Miller, who scored incredible rides. A drone captured the action, offering a unique perspective inside the barreling waves, which stood at a thrilling 6-8 feet. These experienced…
Hurricane Sam’s visit to the New Jersey Shore on October 2, 2021, brought epic waves to local surfers. These surfers reveled in the opportunity to ride the sandbars and jetties that were firing that day. Captured in a mesmerizing video, the surfers’ skills were showcased from angles filmed by both a drone and a land…
A summertime south swell hit San Diego beaches and decided to swim out at one of my favorite sand bars to do some water photos of some rippers like Ralph West, Dusty Hornback, and Jordan Schweller. The excitement of summertime swells hitting the beaches of San Diego is something that surfers and ocean enthusiasts look…
The La Jolla coast, a renowned surfing haven, witnessed epic waves during the End of the Year Swell on December 28th, 2023. Surfers were treated to a visual feast of relentless barrels. This raw footage session captures the intensity of the morning session at the La Jolla Reefs. The powerful winter storm generated non-stop sets…
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…
