One name has emerged as a rising star in the surfing world – Alan Cleland. Hailing from mainland Mexico, Alan’s remarkable performance at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championship, held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, left spectators and fellow surfers in awe. Alan Cleland’s passion for surfing was ignited at a young age when…
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….
A bunch of storm surf built over night and for a brief window the next morning a handful of surfers scored some clean corners and short period wind swell. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of waking up to find that a storm has rolled in and left some epic waves in its wake. For…
The world of surfing is always on the lookout for the next big thing, and Ethan Ewing has certainly made a name for himself. At the recent WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles on September 8th, 2022, Ewing put on an epic performance. Ethan Ewing was ranked #3 in the rankings at the start…
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 June 18th, 2019, the surfers at Trestles were treated to a second day of a new swell, and Uppers was pumping with some solid waves. Trestles, located in Southern California, is known for its magnetic pull on talented surfers from all around the world. And on this day, they were out in force, ripping…
Catch the adrenaline-pumping action at La Jolla Reefs with exclusive morning session footage from December 27th, 2023. The waves, reaching 6 to 8 feet, provided an epic playground for surf enthusiasts. This swell attracted a diverse lineup of unknown riders, drawn in by the massive online buzz. As barrels rolled in consistently, the surf scene…
Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on weather conditions. The swell, wind, and tide all play important roles in determining whether or not surfers will catch waves. Sometimes, all of these elements come together in the perfect storm to create the ultimate surfing experience. This was the case recently at Scripps Pier Northside….
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 Dana Point Board Riders team showcased their surfing excellence at the WCBR Qualifiers held on May 25th, 2023. Nestled in the majestic setting of Lowers, Trestles, this event drew in the finest wave riders from Dana Point. Surfing for their beloved hometown, a remarkable lineup of talented athletes took to the waves. Among them,…
