Tom Veiga is a Brazilian surf artist. Waves are his life. Literally. He may only be in his mid-30s, but Veiga is an experienced craftsman. Tom worked for several years in advertising agencies. Later, his design skills met the waves, and today the Brazilian artist lives of his own business. Tom Veiga’s colorful patterns have […]
Waves reaching 18 feet ignited Round 3 of the 2015 Volcom Pipe Pro, at Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii. A critical drop and deep tube ride scored at 9.5 points sent Ian Walsh to Round 5 of the competition, in a heat filled with high drama. Leonardo Fioravanti suffered a brutal wipeout after takeoff and was whisked […]
The science of surf forecasting tells us that a swell brings a group of waves. But what are the variables playing in the equation until those waves hit the shoreline? The anatomy of waves is complex. We know that it all starts with the sun, and that wind acts as a mechanical architect of ocean waves. […]
The 2014 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is on. Waves peaking at 25 feet opened the Reef Hawaiian Pro, at Haleiwa, Hawaii. The locals dominated Round 1. Ezekiel Lau, 20, was a standout surfer of the day. The Hawaiian was able to steal the highest heat score of the day – 18.53 points out of […]
Big wave surfers are storm chasers. They travel the world in search of the largest swells. But what exactly are hurricane-generated waves? Science tells us that the barometric pressure in the eye of the hurricane is lower than the pressure some distance from the eye. Hurricanes are also known as tropical cyclones because they form […]
Shooting the pier. It’s one of the ultimate surfing experiences. The exciting stunt can turn into tragedy, but we’re leaving clues on how to navigate through the pilings at 30 miles per hour. First of all, a disclaimer: This is dangerous stuff, boys and girls. It cannot be stressed enough how much practice and experience […]
Surfing is driven by emotions. That is why surfers decide to perpetuate their love for the waves in their bodies. But surf tattoos can get really creative, especially when skulls and brands get into play. Tattoos require time to think about them and, usually, a very good reason. Surf tattoos last forever, just like the […]
The world-class surf spot of Punta de Lobos, in Chile, has earned a three-month construction freeze, halting a huge development along the country’s most famous left-hand point. Save The Waves Coalition and the local group Comité Defensa Punta de Lobos have taken an additional step to protect this beautiful, raw coastline from the recent onslaught […]
“Joel Parkinson Pro Surf Training” is a mobile phone app with 30 programs and over 150 surfing specific exercises to make you a stronger, faster, better surfer. Joel Parkinson and Wes Berg have teamed up to produce a smartphone application which allows you to prepare your body for different wave needs. From long point breaks […]
Talent stacked the heats on day four of the Australian Surf Festival supported by Essential Energy, as North Haven beach turned on for the Semi-Finals. Open Men and Women graced the waves with high scores dropping across the divisions.