Devon Howard, former professional longboarder and editor of Longboard magazine, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Devon Howard is a celebrated longboard surfer. His name is synonymous with…
The cool and overcast weather conditions during this May Gray day created ideal opportunities for some pristine surf. Ren Okano and Rex Hennings, two talented young surfers from the local community, showcased their skills this morning along others. They effortlessly scored numerous waves from the incoming sets, treating each one like their personal skate ramps….
We decided to take a boat out to some of the surf breaks in the middle of nowhere on Sunset Cliffs. We had quite an adventure with little surfing involved. Due to the heavy kelp we couldn’t park the boat close, and had to park it about quarter to half mile out in the ocean…
Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri is a talented junior female surfer from Spain’s Basque region. She provided a remarkable display of her surfing skills at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. With her mastery of heavy waves and challenging conditions, Janire proved herself to be a rising star in the world of surfing. Hailing from…
On August 24th, 2018, a swell held through the afternoon at a San Diego localized break, providing some clean lines and great conditions for surfing. Many local surfers were out, taking advantage of the chest to shoulder high waves and getting some impressive long rides. What made this session even more special was the use…
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…
For surfers along the California coastline, the winter season is always highly anticipated. With strong storms and cold fronts brewing in the Pacific, it’s no wonder that the swell is at its best during this time of year. And for those lucky enough to be there, the big winter swell is an experience like no…
Surfing at Lowers on May 22nd, 2023 was a blast, with perfect 3-4 foot faces generated by an early season south swell. The lineup was packed with talented surfers, including Chris Ward, Jeremy Carter, Lucas Owston, Austin Clouse, and up-and-comer Eryk Brandt. These surfers all scored numerous waves despite the crowded lineup. Lowers, known as…
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 June 23, 2020, the surfing world was treated to a spectacular display of talent and skill as a group of young female surfers took over the lineup at Trestles. The surf was fun and playful, with waves reaching 3-5 feet, providing the perfect canvas for these young surfers to showcase their abilities. The progression…
