In surfing, a closeout wave is a wave that breaks all at once, abruptly from end to end, and doesn’t allow surfers to ride it because it doesn’t offer a non-vertical wall. In other words, closeout waves are not good for surfing, and they tend to appear more frequently in beach breaks, and low tides […]
“Are you crazy, dude?” This is a common retort for when avid wave riders tell someone that they want to try living in a surf van. We have five essential tips for surf camper idealists. While the idea may sound extremely outrageous to some, the free souls who wish to wander off into the nature […]
Pipeline is a fast barreling wave, but what does exactly lie below? How shallow are the Banzai Pipeline waters? Let’s dive and discover the most famous Hawaiian reef. Swell refraction is greatly responsible for the miracle of Pipeline. Oahu’s most perfect surf spot is a complex oceanic system with three main reefs. These underwater reefs […]
How big is the largest wave you’ve ever surfed? If you’re proud of a wave’s height, it’s time to take a look at the weight of the waves you can’t escape. Getting pounded. We know how it hurts. Whether we get caught on the inside or we miss an unexpected wave set, it’s always tough […]