In 1987, big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones invented a magical wax with teleporting powers. Today, just one batch remains. Time to bust out the Day-Glo and “Go Mad.” That’s the energy behind Red Bull’s newest project, a throwback short featuring magic surf wax with teleportation powers. Yup, seriously. In “Go Mad,” we pay tribute to […]
“Forgiving Pipeline” dives into the background story of a young female surf photographer, Amber Mozo. North Shore legend Jon Mozo died while shooting Pipeline, the mecca of all waves, in 2005. Since then, Amber has taken up her father’s craft, becoming an accomplished photographer in her own right.
Once labeled the “Anna Kournikova of Surfing,” she grew up to become much more than just a blonde beauty. Today, Alana Blanchard is one of the most popular female athletes in social media. The Hawaiian professional surfer, model, and actress was born on March 5, 1990, at her house in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii. Don’t judge her […]
Surfing is literally where you find it. And what better place to catch a few good waves than in a cold landlocked German city. Welcome to Osnabrück, a quiet urban community with around 150,000 inhabitants located in the northwest of Germany. The city is around 100 miles away from the North Sea, so there are […]
Surfing Pipeline is the dream of many surfers. But the ultimate wave is not for the faint-hearted. You’ll need to learn its secrets before giving it a go. Let’s break them down. Many surfers wonder how it feels to paddle out at Pipeline. How does the wave look like in when you’re out there? Is […]
The World Surf League (WSL) announced that the permit for the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters has not been granted. The public rumors were true. Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline will not take part in the 2019 WSL Championship Tour (CT) schedule. At least, the ultimate surfing arena will not open next year’s calendar. “We are disappointed. However, […]
Brazilian big wave specialist Maya Gabeira may have surfed the largest wave ever by a female surfer in Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. The first analysis indicates that Gabeira could have ridden an 80-foot (24 meters) wave. But, as always in this particular surf break, it’s not easy to assess the size of the liquid […]
Finn Cox and Emma Cattlin have taken out the 2018 Taj’s Small Fries in Yallingup, Western Australia. The duo has successfully defended last year’s titles in the 16 & Under Boys and Girls divisions. The last day of competition got underway under sunny blue skies and gorgeous two-to-three-foot waves at Smith’s Reef. “It’s just been […]
How are the waves today? Learn the basics of a surf report, and take note of what to check to know if the surf is coming to you in the next days. The knowledge of the fundamental variables of surf forecasting is key to making good calls when it comes to choosing where and when […]
Call it a slogan, nickname, tagline or motto. Huntington Beach is Surf City, USA. But what’s behind that moniker? Whether you’re analyzing it from a marketing, spiritual, political, or historical perspective, the truth is that the United States has four cities calling themselves “Surf City”: Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, Surf City (North Carolina) and Surf […]