On January 8, 2018, California state legislators, Al Muratsuchi and Ian Calderon introduced a bill that aims to establish surfing as California’s official sport. If recognized and approved, it will be the second time surfing is adopted as official state sport, after being designated in Hawaii in 1998. Interestingly, Hawaii opted for having two formal […]
Josh Moniz has taken out the 2018 Volcom Pipe Pro, at Banzai Pipeline, on the North Shore of Oahu. The first Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 contest of the 2018 season got underway in perfect 10-foot Pipeline. The Hawaiian defeated Jamie O’Brien, Weslley Dantas, and Cam Richards, and raised the warrior helmet in glorious and perfect […]
After an epic surf session, the last thing you want to do is rinse or wash your wetsuit. However, if you don’t do it quickly, your second skin will start losing its properties, and the neoprene will begin to deteriorate. Taking care of your wetsuit is protecting it against salt water, sand, dirt, grass, and […]
A surfboard is not an ironing board or a ladder. We’ll tell you the best way of transporting a surfboard toward the water without making a fool of yourself. It’s not the most important thing in surfing, but if you’re a first-timer or a beginner surfer, you will want to act discreetly, and not behave […]
Welcome to Trestles Beach, one of Southern California’s most iconic surf spots. Located on the outskirts of San Clemente, but still belonging to the San Diego County, Trestles is part of San Onofre State Beach, a beautiful stretch of coastline surrounded by fauna and flora. In fact, San Onofre State Beach is a collection of […]
He is one of the most experienced big wave surfers on the planet. Discover the most popular quotes, thoughts, and sayings from the one and only Garrett McNamara. Garrett McNamara was born on August 10, 1967, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, roughly 150 miles away from the Atlantic Ocean. McNamara’s surfing career may very well have started when […]
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 […]
Are you looking for a surf camp in Bali? Need a surf camp for beginner surfers? Search no more. Find the surf camp of your dreams. Whether you’re a curious watersports enthusiasts, first-timer, beginner, or intermediate surfer wanting to travel to popular surf destination, a surf camp is always as an exciting proposition. If you’ve […]
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 […]
Australia’s first public wave pool will open at the Sydney Olympic Park. Urbnsurf announced that the company’s application has been approved by the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment. As a result, the most populous city in Australia will debut the country’s first artificial wave park in summer 2019.