Today, we have the pleasure of catching up with Sol Aguirre, a remarkable professional surfer from Peru. Our interview takes place during a fun south swell at Lowers surf break in Trestles State Beach. Sol shares her insights on the Channel Island surfboard she rode that day and why it was the perfect choice for…
On January 12, 2022, La Jolla’s outer reefs welcomed a massive winter swell. Waves were reaching 6-8 feet or double-overhead and bigger faces. Local surfers, including Mitch McCullough, Henry Hunt, Jon Boland, and David Dupont, seized the opportunity for remarkable rides. Days like this call for step-up boards, enabling faster paddling to catch these monstrous…
On the crisp morning of December 8th, 2023, Seaside Reef, a renowned surfing spot, showcased its prowess despite an unusually low tide. The waves, measuring 3-6 feet in height, persisted energetically through the tidal dip, providing surfers with an exhilarating experience. Skillful wave selection became paramount as a blend of WNW ground swell and intermittent…
Filipe Toledo Clinches Second Consecutive Surfing World Title In an impressive display of skill, Filipe Toledo secured his second consecutive Surfing World Title. The surfing world was buzzing with the contest announced for September 9th, 2023, at the famed Lowers, Trestles. Toledo, riding his trusty Sharpeye Surfboard, showcased his mastery in the 5-8 foot waves…
On January 15th, 2019 the American Sniper needed some long over due R & R. He heard that Scripps Pier in La Jolla had an epic barreling swell hitting the beaches. So he and his crew headed to the beach to get in on the action. When he arrived he saw the incredible 5-7 foot…
On June 23rd, 2020, William had an amazing session out at Lowers, Trestles. The lefts were super lined up, and he focused on surfing them for his practice session. The waves were between 3 to 5 feet, which made it an ideal day for training before the upcoming Junior Surfing contest that week. William’s surfing…
On August 9th, 2024, the iconic surf spot of Lowers, Trestles, California, became the epicenter of a tropical swell that attracted a crew of professional surfers. Known for its world-class waves and picturesque surroundings, Lowers is a favorite among both pros and amateurs alike. On this particular day, the waves at Lowers ranged from 5…
Windansea Beach in La Jolla, California, stands out as a go to wave for experienced surfers. It is located along the picturesque coastline of San Diego County. This beach is renowned for its consistently good surf conditions, making it a haven for surf enthusiasts. On February 7, 2022, surfers were treated to 3 to 5…
A really good sized winter swell hit the La Jolla reefs and some of the outer reef breaks started to pump with a bunch of the locals hitting it up. If you’re a surfer, you know that there’s nothing quite like catching a wave on a good swell. And on December 17th, 2018, surfers in…
In the heart of San Diego, a fresh winter swell greeted surf enthusiasts on December 7, 2023. Surfers, including the likes of Daniel Anthony, seized the opportunity for a mid-afternoon session. Daniel, a native San Diegan, has been featured on SLAW before in one of our People Who Surf features. As the wind graciously bowed…
