The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational is a longboarding contest that brings together some of the best surfers from around the world to celebrate the sport and culture of surfing. This year’s event, held on August 11th, 2022, at Tourmaline Surf Beach in Pacific Beach, was no exception. Among the standout longboarders was Dane Perlee, a…
On October 18th, 2020, surfers from all over the country descended on the Waco Surf Resort. They came to ride the perfect waves that are created by this incredible surf park. The wave pool is filled with eager surfers looking to get barreled. It is not hard to see why. The waves are machine-created and…
Manasquan Inlet on the iconic Jersey Shore, recently received epic swell thanks to Hurricane Sam. This 24-hour wave extravaganza left a remarkable impact on this renowned surfing destination. and surfers reveled in the exciting challenges it presented. The waves at Manasquan Inlet were predominantly walled out. This always makes it a thrilling adventure to find…
San Diego is known for its world-class beaches and stunning surf spots. Particularly, one of the most popular spots among surfers is the reef that provided a fun afternoon glass-off session. It was a perfect day for surfing, with head-high waves and ideal weather conditions. The highlight reel of surfers included some of the most…
In this first video segment of Custom Surfing Vehicles for SLAW we caught up with Jason Shook to take a tour of his 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 4×4 van. Jason a local Encinitas surfer also spends a lot of time at the beach but also going on road trips to hunt for waves. Jason describes…
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…
The New Years Swell was coming to an end. The La Jolla Shores still had some waves coming through on 12-31-2023 but also a crowded lineup. Ben Gravy really wanted to catch some waves on his last day in San Diego, but didnt want to deal with the crowds. So he called his old pal,…
Johanne Defay, the French surfer from Reunion Island, is one of the most talented and tenacious surfers on the Women’s World Surf League (WSL) circuit. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles saw her come up against the legendary Stephanie Gilmore, but despite not taking the title, Johanne gave a remarkable performance, showing us…
On January 9th, 2019, a big winter swell hit the La Jolla Reefs, and with it came some incredible barreling waves and epic wipeouts. For those unfamiliar with surfing, a barreling wave is a wave that is hollow and creates a tube-like structure as it breaks. This is the ultimate goal for many surfers as…
Tyler Wright, professional surfer, recently made her way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. Wright is the the two-time Women’s Surfing World Champion. Accompanied by her coach Andy King, she arrived at the iconic surf spot in preparation for the upcoming Surf Ranch WSL event. Prior to the contest, Wright chose to…
