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,…
A rising star is Francisca Veselko, a young professional surfer from Portugal, whose remarkable skills and recent victory at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championships. Her win has positioned her as a force to be reckoned with in the global surfing scene. With an impressive list of sponsors that include renowned brands like Roxy, Lost Surfboards,…
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…
The California Coast anticipates the arrival of its inaugural winter storm. Of course, set to make waves on Dec 21st, 2023. The focal point of this impending surf is Scripps Pier. Perfectly, nestled on the north side in the scenic enclave of La Jolla. The waves, ranging from 3 to 6 feet, attract a moderate…
Surfing has always been a quintessential part of California culture, and it’s no surprise that some of the best surfers in the world hail from the Golden State. And recently, one team from Encinitas proved that they are the best of the best by winning the West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto…
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…
The Raw Footage from an epic barreling day at the La Jolla Reefs. One of those days it was critical to time your paddle out and jump off the rocks as there was no sand or beach left. All the main La Jolla locals were out charging such as Jon Roseman, Henry Hunt, Jojo Roper,…
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…
Many surfers around the world are not familiar with something called “The Luau” which is held every year at Scripps Pier, La Jolla. What is The Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational all about? Why is it so important? Luau founders, John Otterson and Sam Armstrong, discuss the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational, Moores…
Parts 1 and 2 from a session at Seaside Reef in Cardiff. Morning session provided some smaller south swell and west wind swell mixed in. As the tide started to drop it exposed the wind swell but everyone was still getting some great rides. Seaside Reef Surfing Video – Part 1 Perseverance is another crucial…
