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…
A crew of groms caught some of the action at the North County sand bar while it was going off. The young surfers scored some great clean waves and it was a perfect size for them to practice maneuvers. Surfing is a sport that has been popular for many years, and it continues to attract…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
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…
Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on the weather and ocean conditions. It’s a game of patience, persistence, and being in the right place at the right time. On January 9th, 2019, a great swell hit the La Jolla reefs and for about 1 hour, the reef break was almost perfect. It was…
Surfing is an activity that is enjoyed by people all around the world. There are few better places to catch some waves than in the beautiful city of Carlsbad, California. On the morning of April 1st, 2022, the conditions at Terramar were perfect for those looking to do some long boarding. Especially, to enjoy the…
On July 24th, 2018, a group of surfers gathered at a semi-localized spot to catch some great summertime waves. The SLAW VLOG team was there too, to capture the moment and take water photos of the surfers. The spot was located a few hundred yards from shore, making it a decent swim out into the…
The Importance of Father-Son Bonding Through Surfing Father’s Day is a special day for all dads around the world. It’s a day where we celebrate the role that fathers play in our lives. Especially, the impact they have on our growth and development. For Jordan and his 6-year-old son Hutch, it’s a day to bond…
If you’re a surfer, you know that finding the perfect wave is a feeling like no other. That’s why when a rare sandbar breaks in California, surfers from all over the coast flock to the spot to catch some waves. On Jan 6th, 2023, that’s exactly what happened. As word got out about the breaking…
Caught up with young surfer Nico Launais at a reef break in La Jolla that had some great mid tide barrels. Nico tells us about his Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 the Dark Arts version and how it handled. The Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 Dark Arts model is a high-performance surfboard. Especially, designed for experienced riders…
