Snaking is one of the darkest facest of surfing. Humans aren’t perfect and, occasionally, they’re not willing to share the ocean with people like them. We’ve got to have manners. One of the most important unwritten rules of surfing is absolutely explicit: “You shall not snake.” And there are only two options: to accept or […]
On February 28, 2017, a drone captured dramatic moments that were taking place at Nazaré’s Praia do Norte. During one of the biggest swells of the Portuguese winter season, professional big wave surfer Pedro “Scooby” Viana catches an enormous wave, rides it and, almost near the end, loses control and falls in a dangerous zone. […]
Dive into the surprising and creative world of bro-isms. Learn to speak, write and understand bronacular, the language of bros. Because you don’t have brothers or friends – just bros. The brocabulary is a collection of words, names, terms, and expressions that represent the surfing and skateboarding culture and their most underground subcultures. The informal […]
Surfing waves and surfing with style are two different worlds. Learn how to become a graceful surfer. A stylish surfer is someone who knows how and when to blend a gracious, smooth and elegant approach with a fast, intuitive, and radical attitude towards different waves, in various conditions. In surfing, style can be a trend, but it […]
The endless search for the spirit of surfing is a magical journey. If you decide to take this train, it will change your lives and, in the end, it will make you a better surfer too. It is not about the money, and it is not about the number of waves we catch in a […]
The J-Bay Open 2016 reached the semifinals, at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Kelly Slater continues to showcase his experience in waves of consequence. He beat Michel Bourez and Alejo Muniz in Round 4, and advanced through directly to the quarterfinals. Slater is a serious contender to win here for the fifth time. “I feel comfortable […]
When Tom Morey speaks, we should all listen. The inventor of bodyboarding (or boogieboarding, as he prefers to say) notes that he is “neither Moses nor Neptune’s spokesman,” but he accepted SurferToday’s challenge to write down the ten commandments of surfing, with three extra bullets. Take it away, Mr. Morey. Surfer, think royally. Surfing is […]
Filipe Toledo has taken out the 2015 Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal, at Supertubos, in Peniche. The all-Brazilian final had those who were able to adapt to the onshore wind conditions on offer. Toledo could win his third event of the season. An amazing track record, compared to Italo Ferreira’s first Dream Tour final. But […]
Nikki Van Dijk has conquered the Los Cabos Open of Surf 2015, at Zippers Beach, Mexico. The Australian surfer defeated Silvana Lima in the Women’s Qualification Series (QS) 6000 competition. Despite some damage to her equipment, Van Dijk used tactics to secure victory in Baja California. “I’m just so stoked with everything and how it’s […]
How do waves break? How will a wave break? It’s one of the most frequent questions in surfing, and you’ll forever learn where to paddle to. Left, right or no-go. Reading waves and the direction they break is one of the most important skills in surfing. Whether you’re a beginner, weekend warrior, intermediate or pro […]