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…
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…
On January 24, 2022, the surfers at Windansea Beach in La Jolla had an epic session. Scoring overhead waves generated by a fresh winter swell. The outer reef offered some exhilarating rogue sets that thrilled the experienced riders. While the inside bowl is where most surfers posted up catching some overhead waves. Windansea’s unique reef…
Surfers eagerly anticipated the much-anticipated swell that hit La Jolla’s beaches on the morning of December 27th, 2023. Renowned for its barreling reefs, La Jolla proved to be a surfer’s haven. Waves reaching 6-8 foot faces, rolled in with offshore perfection. Local chargers such as Niko Launais, Crusoe Frapwell, and Mick Davey reveled in the…
We met up with Matt Ritter for a new segment on SLAWTV we are calling People Who Surf. Matt talks about history surfing, travels, and why he loves riding Bret Boards Hawaii. This segment will feature interviews with former pros to your average joes. Matt grew up in South New Jersey surfing the local beach…
In a thrilling display of skill and athleticism, Filipe Toledo has claimed his first ever World Surf League (WSL) Championship Title. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals were held at Lowers, Trestles in Southern California. Toledo, who surfs for Sharpeye Surfboards, Monster Energy, Hurley, and FCS, entered the competition as the number one seed. He lived…
After leaving North County, I headed down to the La Jolla Shores to film. Surprisely, the sand bars out front were still pumping with some fun surf mid morning. If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather, surfing at La Jolla Shores is a perfect option. I…
Surfing enthusiasts know that nothing beats the feeling of catching a perfect wave. Every surfer waits for the right conditions to hit their favorite break, hoping to ride a wave that will make their heart race with excitement. And on June 3rd, 2022, surfers in San Diego were in for a treat when an outer…
On February 7th, 2022, the surf scene in Encinitas came alive as local wave riders descended upon Pipes Beach. The waves that morning were a delightful 2 to 4 feet high, offering surfers ideal conditions for their long boards and fish-shaped boards. This spot’s allure lies in its unique reef break, which has earned it…
On May 18th, 2023, the shores of Newport Beach experienced an extraordinary event that left adrenaline junkies in awe. The Wedge, renowned for its powerful and unpredictable waves, showcased some of the biggest swells seen in years. Surfers and bodyboarders from all around flocked to the iconic spot. They were eager to challenge themselves against…
