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Categories Surf Gear

The Best Board Shorts for Surfing & Water Sports

When it comes to surfing and water sports, the right pair of board shorts can make or break your day … Read more

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Categories Surf

The Greatest & Most Famous Surfers of All Time

Surfing has always been more than just a sport; it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and an art form. From the … Read more

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Categories Lifestyle, Surf

The Best Surfing Movies and TV Shows

Surfing is not just a sport; it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and an adventure that has been beautifully captured in … Read more

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Categories Surf Gear

Surfboard Fin Guide / How to Choose the Right Surfboard Fins

Aside from the actual waves we ride, nothing captures our attention as surfers more than our boards. Surfboards hold a … Read more

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Categories Surf Gear

Curfboard Surfskates / Designed for Smooth Rides & High Speeds

Here’s a Hot Tip for all you surfers out there looking to uplevel your surf skills as quickly as possible: … Read more

what is a kook; surfer falling off surfboard
Categories Surf

What is a Kook? (And How to Avoid Being One)

If you spend enough time around surfers, you’ll eventually hear the word “kook.” It’s a classic part of our vernacular, … Read more

Best Surfing Books: Barbarian Days
Categories Lifestyle, Surf

28 Best Surfing Books & Surf Coffee Table Books

Let’s be honest for a second—surfers aren’t exactly known for being academics. While there are plenty of well-read and well-spoken … Read more

Four colorful surfboards of multiple different sizes lined up at the side of a pool
Categories Surf Gear

How to Buy the Right Surfboard

Learning how to choose the right surfboard can be the difference between reveling in the joy of surfing your new … Read more

two beginner surfers with surfboards walking along the ocean to go surfing
Categories Surf

How to Surf / The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Surfing

Learning how to surf can be one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions you’ll ever make, but it can … Read more

Surfer longboarding in Katin boardshorts
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

22 Best Surf Brands / The Top Surf Clothing Brands in 2025

Surf brands have always been an integral part of the beach lifestyle. Indeed, many of these brands have helped shape … Read more

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Categories Surf Gear

The Fish Surfboard / Why Every Surfer Should Have a Fish

The fish surfboard is one of my go-to boards because I find that people respect me more with a fish … Read more

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Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

50+ Awesome Gifts for Surfers in 2025

If you’re on the hunt for primo gifts for surfers then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve created a … Read more

luxury swimwear
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

CAMI AND JAX / Luxury Swimwear Created by Surf Stoked Designers

Many entrepreneurs create products to scratch their own itch as they say, and that’s certainly the case with this swimwear … Read more

matuse wetsuits
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Matuse / Premium Women’s Wetsuits That Fit Like a Glove

In Japanese, Ichiban means ‘number one’ and is used to describe something that is the best. Not coincidentally, Ichiban is … Read more

surf wear
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Kassia + Surf / Vibrant Surf Wear & Wetsuits for Aquatic Creatures

Once upon a time, female surfers donned men’s wetsuits because the concept of women’s wetsuits just plain didn’t exist. Thankfully … Read more

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Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

SEPTEMBER / Modern Sustainable Swimwear for Lady Sliders

There is a special beauty in minimalism done well. And contrary to intuition, it’s not easy to pull off. Defying … Read more

sporty swimwear issa de mar
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Issa de’ mar / Sexy Sporty Swimwear with Style

Women used to be faced with a challenging swimwear decision – you either go for a sexy suit that’s falling … Read more

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Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Abysse / Luxe Sporty Swimsuits & Wetsuits for Active Babes

Fact: one can simultaneously be feminine, athletic, sexy as hell, and still be a tomboy at heart. Abysse encompasses all … Read more

surf suits
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Ninefoot Studio / Empowering Female Surfers, One Surf Suit at a Time

It’s a wonderful time to be a female surfer. There are more lady sliders in the lineup than ever, beautiful … Read more

hakuna wear
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Hakuna Wear / Worry-Free Swimwear Designed to Stay On in the Surf

It doesn’t take a scientist to design women’s swimwear that stays on in the surf. But having a scientific background … Read more

longboard surfing
Categories Surf Gear

Longboard Surfboard Roundup / 34 Badass Longboards for Your Quiver

Ah, the glorious longboard surfboard! Cruisey, graceful, and a helluva lot of fun, longboards are purveyors of pure joy in … Read more

reef safe sunscreen
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Reef Safe Sunscreen / Top 10 Sunscreens for You & the Oceans

When it comes to surfing, sunscreen is just as important as your board, wax, and leash. Unfortunately, recent studies have … Read more

surfboard
Categories Surf Gear

Surfboard Buyers Guide / The Ultimate Guide to Surfboards

All hail the surfboard, AKA the coolest wave riding toy in the Universe. To many ocean-loving water pagans, a surfboard … Read more

shortboard
Categories Surf Gear

Shortboard Buyer’s Guide / How to Find Your Next Magic Stick

Ah, the shortboard. A lean, mean, shredding machine. There’s a reason shortboards are the most common surfboard around–the shortboard can … Read more

beginner surfboards
Categories Surf Gear

Best Beginner Surfboards / The Complete Guide to Surfboards for Beginners

You’ll never forget your first surfboard. Mine was a 6’6” pintail JC Hawaii hand-me-down with glassed in fins and an … Read more

dry bag
Categories Surf Gear

The 5 Best Dry Bags to Protect Your Stuff on Adventures

A dry bag is an awesome piece of adventuring equipment that’s really helpful in a ton of travel scenarios but often … Read more

surfer necklace / St. Christopher Medal
Categories Lifestyle, Surf

The Original Surfer Necklace is Back / St. Christopher Surf Medals

Some surfers say a little prayer before paddling out, some cross themselves, and some do a wave happy dance to … Read more

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Categories Surf Gear

Soft Top Surfboard Guide / 11 Rad Foam Surfboards For Every Surfer

Once upon a time, there was a soft top surfboard and it was very uncool. But then one day, that … Read more

surf trip packing list
Categories Surf Gear, Travel

The Ultimate Surf Trip Packing List

You’ve probably been thinking about your next surf trip for a long time. Weeks, months, maybe even years have gone … Read more

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Categories Surf Gear

ACTIVE Skin Repair / Don’t Go On a Surf Trip Without It

BLDG Active’s ACTIVE Skin Repair products are a true game changer for surfers, travelers, and action sports enthusiasts alike. Remember … Read more

surf suits
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Surf Suits For Women / The Best Surf Swimwear for Lady Sliders

There are several things we lady surfers especially appreciate in the water: not getting surf tips from every other guy … Read more

surf apps
Categories Surf

10 Awesome Surf Apps You Need To Know About

Surf apps are like any other realm of apps out there. Some are quite handy with some very cool features … Read more

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Categories Surf

This Surf App Will Help You Find Your Perfect Waves

Finding waves that suit your skill and preference could be a very time-consuming task. You can spend hours on the … Read more

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Categories Surf, Travel

North Shore Surf Competitions 2024 – 2025 / The Ultimate Guide

North Shore surf competitions are some of the most exciting sporting events in the world. That’s not an opinion. Ask … Read more

surf report surf forecast
Categories Surf

Top Surf Report and Surf Forecast Websites In The World

Every surfer on the planet wants to know when their favorite surf breaks are firing. Hence, surf report and surf … Read more

spring suits for women
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Spring Suits For Women / 16 Cool Wetsuits For Warm Water

Spring suits are perfect for those in-between temperatures when it’s a bit chilly for just a swimsuit but too warm … Read more

best womens wetsuits
Categories Surf Gear

Women’s Wetsuits / The Best Wetsuits For Every Water Temperature

Women’s wetsuits weren’t always as prolific as they are today, but with more women surfing than ever, surf brands have … Read more

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Categories Surf, Travel

Surf Travel 101 / How to Plan the Best Surf Trips

Surf trips are the bee’s knees. Traveling to an exotic location where your only responsibility is finding and surfing the … Read more

surfboard retro ryan lovelace
Categories Surf Gear

13 Surfboard Brands With Epic Style

Surfboard (noun): a specially designed board or craft on which humans stand upon while expressively gliding and maneuvering across the surface … Read more

yoga for surfers video
Categories Lifestyle, Surf

Yoga For Surfers / 21 Surfing Stretches You Need to Know

Whether you’re an expert surfer or just getting your feet wet in the surf, yoga is one of the best … Read more

retro surfboards
Categories Surf Gear

The Guild Surfboards

In October 2016 my wife and I took off on a yearlong round-the-world surf trip. But before we hit the … Read more

surfboard racks
Categories Surf Gear

12 of the Coolest Surfboard Racks Ever

Oh, for the love of surfboards! There’s nothing better than surfing surfboards, but when you can’t be surfing them, you … Read more

endless summer, bruce brown
Categories Surf

The Endless Summer 50th Anniversary / An Interview with Bruce Brown

The Endless Summer, by filmmaker Bruce Brown, was released in 1966 and remains one of the most iconic and influential … Read more

freediving course
Categories Surf

Freediving / How I Learned to Hold My Breath for 3 Minutes (in a Day)

Ever thought it would be awesome to hold your breath for a long time? I’m talking 4-5 minutes long. Being … Read more

surfboard bag
Categories Surf Gear

Best Surfboard Bag / Wave Tribe Board Bags

Finding the perfect surfboard bag can be a daunting task. You can easily spend hours on the internet looking for … Read more

Categories Surf

Surfing Cartoons / Artist Robin Lanei’s Struggle is Real… and Hilarious

Some surfers take themselves waaaay too seriously. Robin Lanei isn’t one of those surfers. Based in Sayulita, Mexico, Robin is a … Read more

surfboard bag / surfboard quiver
Categories Surf Gear, Surf Stories

Our Round-the-World Surf Trip Quiver

What is your ultimate surfboard quiver? Imagine you’re going on a yearlong round-the-world surf trip (pretty freakin’ exciting, right?!). How many … Read more

Categories Surf Gear

Shaper Series / Superbrand

What does a Mad Cat, Siamese Palm Viper, and PigDog have in common? They’re all badass shred sleds part of the … Read more

sao paolo one piece / issa de mar
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

17 One Piece Swimsuits Perfect For a Day in the Surf

One piece swimsuits have had a weird run. There’s been a whole lot of unflattering styles, and then there was … Read more

Categories Surf

Smartfin / Fight Climate Change While You Surf

The ocean is a magical place. Surfers know this to be true because we experience the magic more often than most. … Read more

surf bikinis
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Surf Bikinis / 18 Stylish Suits That Stay On In The Waves

Whether you’re just getting your feet wet in surfing or carving 10-foot faces, you know that swimsuit selection when surfing … Read more

Banzai Pipeline, North Shore, Oahu
Categories Surf, Travel

Banzai Pipeline / The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Famous Wave

Banzai Pipeline is the center of the surfing universe, and has been for more than half a century. Each winter, … Read more

surf spring suits
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Stylish Surf Spring Suits by Cynthia Rowley

As surfing has become increasingly popular with the ladies, brands are listening and creating some very cool surf wear for … Read more

Sustainable beach-inspired activewear by Vuori
Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Sustainable Beach-Inspired Activewear / Vuori

Newsflash: big baggy workout clothes are out. Fitted versatile workout gear is in. So is sustainability and not being the smelly … Read more

wetsuits surfing
Categories Surf Gear

Best Wetsuits 2025 / Men’s Wetsuit Guide

Wetsuits are a brilliant invention and essential gear that enables us to surf in more conditions and surf longer. All … Read more

Categories Surf Gear

The Best GoPro Mouth Mount and GoPro Accessories for Surfing

GoPros have taken action sports by storm and the surf world is no exception. The POV cameras have given us … Read more

rincon california pointbreak
Categories Surf

A Surfer’s Guide to Types of Waves and Where to Find Them

Surf breaks are your playground, and understanding the different types can turn a good session into an epic one. As … Read more

Kelly Slater Wave Company
Categories Surf

Kelly Slater Wave Company Created a Wave. And It’s Perfect.

I’m sitting at my desk the other morning and get a text from a friend. “Wow,” he texts, followed by … Read more

Categories Surf

53 Epic Quotes From The Endless Summer

The Endless Summer is the classic surf film. Aside from the pure awesomeness of their surf adventure (pre-internet and pre-swell forecasts), … Read more

The Endless Summer
Categories Surf

5 Things We Learned From The Endless Summer

After watching The Endless Summer we couldn’t help but feel like a bunch of spoiled softies when comparing the surfers … Read more

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