Surfing is a sport that is heavily dependent on weather conditions. The swell, wind, and tide all play important roles in determining whether or not surfers will catch waves. Sometimes, all of these elements come together in the perfect storm to create the ultimate surfing experience. This was the case recently at Scripps Pier Northside….
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…
The WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles on September 8th, 2022, were an absolute treat for surf fans. With some of the best surfers in the world battling it out. It definitely was a spectacle to behold in person or via livestream. One of the surfers who stood out from the rest was Kanoa…
On May 26th, 2023, the Santa Cruz Board Riders team competed at the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals. Throughout the day, the consistent 3 to 6-foot faces provided an excellent challenge for the surfers. Veterans and rookies alike from Santa Cruz showcased their skills in the contest. Despite the long drive to Lowers, Trestles, the Santa…
The evening before, conditions on the reports looked great for this new swell mixed with a wind swell. Reports said wind was gonna turn offshore in the middle of the night and be glassy for dawn patrol. Surfers at this sand bar in North County scored with the dawn patrol. If you’re a surfer, you…
The morning of January 3, 2021, witnessed an electrifying winter swell that set San Diego’s slab reef on fire. This popular surf spot delivered some mind-blowing hollow barrels. Surfers paddled out very amped and came in with massive stoke smiles on their face. Capturing the essence of these epic waves, a drone was deployed to…
If you’re a surfer, you know that finding the perfect wave is a feeling like no other. That’s why when a rare sandbar breaks in California, surfers from all over the coast flock to the spot to catch some waves. On Jan 6th, 2023, that’s exactly what happened. As word got out about the breaking…
On May 26th, 2023, the San Clemente Board Riders team surfed their way to victory in the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals at Lowers, Trestles. Waves were an enjoyable 4 to 7 feet tall, courtesy of a south swell. San Clemente’s finest surfers battled fiercely for the coveted win and bragging rights. Crosby Colapinto, Kolohe Andino,…
On July 25, 2018, the swell stuck around for another day, offering chest to head high waves at a local San Diego beach break. It was the perfect opportunity for the SLAW VLOG team to hit the water and capture some of the local surfers in action. Armed with a water housing, they swam out…
If you’re a surfer in Encinitas, California, you know that catching a good wave is like finding treasure. And on September 5th, 2020, local surfer Chris Blabac struck gold. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris for a long boarding session on this beautiful day. Despite the early morning gloomy conditions, the waves…
