When I was introduced to surfing I was told it’s better than sex. Having never surfed before I thought the guy telling me this was a total madman. But after a few sessions borrowing his spare board and wettie, I was hooked. Six years later I'm … Read more »
The Smallest Shark Attack You’ve Ever Seen (Video)
When diving in South Florida, one little shark bit on to a swimmer and would not let go, even out of the water … Read more »
THREE BARREL HOUNDS IN NIAS
Basque barrel hound Aritz Aranburu left town a while back for greener pastures (re: greener, thumping barrels) in Nias with Spain’s Indar Unanue and Italy’s Leo Fioravanti, collecting the footage for the first in a hashtagged web series. Aritz can s… Read more »
Did Nathan Florence Just Ride the Heaviest Wave Ever Paddled at Teahupo’o?
Not since the late great Andy Irons has a single ride at Teahupo'o generated so much chatter along the coconut wire. This wave -- this ridiculously big, thick, wide and... basically impossible wave -- has officially launched Nathan Florence into … Read more »
Amazing Health Benefits of Surfing for Body and Mind
Surfing is one of the most enjoyable exercises there is, especially for the enthusiasts of surfacewater sports. In this sport, the rider moves forward towards the shore with the flow of the wave.All of us are more or less aware of this water sport. … Read more »
AN AMAZING VIDEO OF THE FRENCH SPOTS
Andreas Ummenhofer considers this clip as a tribute to JJF's work, and in no way an attempt to measure himself against it. However, if the aquatic performances of amateur surfers are obviously a thousand miles from what the Hawaiian champion can off… Read more »
A NEW WAVE DISCOVERED IN INDIA
Kepa Acero puts it on the table, he's used to long journeys. According to Google Earth, the wave had all the potential to be a new Skeleton Bay. Even more so when the largest swell of the last 25 years was heading towards the small Indian island, wh… Read more »
GABRIEL MEDINA AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE
Gabriel Medina, a brilliant jewel of the CT, is undoubtedly one of the most talented surfers on the planet. A great competitor and a source of pride for the Brazilian people, the 24-year-old is fast approaching a second world title. He will give eve… Read more »
First Full Length Doc on Women’s Big Wave Surfing Ruffles Feathers, Wins Awards
After winning four audience-choice awards in film festivals, “It Ain’t Pretty,” the first feature-length documentary on women’s big wave surfing, will be available to the public. For the past six months, the film has been shown around the world but … Read more »
See the Moment a Bull Shark Attacks a Spearfisherman in Australia
A few days ago, I went spearfishing with a couple of friends. After swimming through a school of sierras and not taking a shot, I came back empty handed. My friend, though, came back with a 40-pound roosterfish slung over his back, fish guts in his … Read more »
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Talks Surfing and Life in Malibu with Rolling Stone
Rincon, the Queen of the Coast, has awoken from her months long slumber in recent weeks. And when the place is working it has a certain draw, a gravitational pull you might say. A guy from San Diego might start chatting your ear off. A family from … Read more »
Why Learning To Surf Is Perfectly Safe
Surfing is viewed as one of the most extreme sports out there. Though it looks fun and exciting safety is one of the main concerns. If you are planning to learn to surf, all you need is to get a good instructor to teach you how to surf and be saf… Read more »
WeAreSurfers
- Amazing Health Benefits of Surfing for Body and Mind07 Sep 2019undefined
Surfing is one of the most enjoyable exercises there is, especially for the enthusiasts of surfacewater sports. In this sport, the rider moves forw...
- Beastie Boys’ Mike D Talks Surfing and Life in Malibu with Rolling Stone01 Sep 2019undefined
Rincon, the Queen of the Coast, has awoken from her months long slumber in recent weeks. And when the place is working it has a certai...
- AN AMAZING VIDEO OF THE FRENCH SPOTS05 Sep 2019undefined
Andreas Ummenhofer considers this clip as a tribute to JJF's work, and in no way an attempt to measure himself against it. However, if the aq...
- A NEW WAVE DISCOVERED IN INDIA05 Sep 2019undefined
Kepa Acero puts it on the table, he's used to long journeys. According to Google Earth, the wave had all the potential to be a new Skeleton Bay...
- GABRIEL MEDINA AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE05 Sep 2019undefined
Gabriel Medina, a brilliant jewel of the CT, is undoubtedly one of the most talented surfers on the planet. A great competitor and a source o...
- First Full Length Doc on Women’s Big Wave Surfing Ruffles Feathers, Wins Awards01 Sep 2019undefined
After winning four audience-choice awards in film festivals, “It Ain’t Pretty,” the first feature-length documentary on women’s big wave surfing, ...
Top Of Surfing
- 6 reasons why surfing is better than Making Love15 Sep 2019undefined
When I was introduced to surfing I was told it’s better than sex. Having never surfed before I thought the guy telling me this was a total m...
- AN AMAZING VIDEO OF THE FRENCH SPOTS05 Sep 2019undefined
Andreas Ummenhofer considers this clip as a tribute to JJF's work, and in no way an attempt to measure himself against it. However, if the aq...
- Top 10 Modern Surfing Songs05 Aug 2019undefined
BY TIFFANY BRODEN Over the decades there have been many artists who have written about surfing. It really took off and flourished in the 60s with...
- EXPERIENCE FROM THE INSIDE THE MONSTROUS WRINKLES OF KAI LENNY22 Jun 2019undefined
How many gigantic walls have we seen it fall down at Jaws, Nazaré or Mavericks? At the age of 26, Kai Lenny is constantly pushing the boundaries o...
Photography
- THESE ARE THE TOP 10 PLACES TO SURF AROUND THE WORLD21 May 2019undefined
Photo by Unknown // CC0 Whether you are a seasoned surfer that likes to get away and surf or if you are new to surfing and like a quick r...
- SURFING IN THE POLAR VORTEX IS FREEZING.. LITERALLY!12 Feb 2019undefined
The polar vortex is these high-altitude winds that usually contain cold air at the pole. This year a major stall sent a serious cold snap on the U...
- HERE ARE THE BEST TRAVEL VEHICULES FOR SURFERS30 Jan 2019undefined
Forgive the stereotype, but surfers are dirty. Not dirty as in The Grouch from Sesame Street, but dirty as in Pig-Pen from Peanuts. Only r...
- LIFESTYLE: LIVING IN A TINY 100% SURF HOUSE20 Jun 2018undefined
We have all dreamed of it, sometimes drawn relentlessly with our color pencils in kindergarten. Since then, it has remained in a corner of our head: t...
- How This Italian Island Became Known as the ‘Mediterranean Hawaii’15 May 2018undefined
A few years ago, I was inspired by Clark Little to approach the art of photography. Now it allows me to express and share my passion for...
- K9 sets world record for longest dog surf10 Jan 2018undefined
Australian Kelpie dog Abbie Uy sets the Guinness World Record for the longest surf by a dog, with a ride of 60 m (197 feet), at a surf dog contest i...
- The UK Crowns Its ‘King of the Point’ in Near-Perfect East Coast Surf10 Jan 2018undefined
The East Coast of England isn’t exactly renowned for its surf, but a handful of times every winter, when the prevailing offshore wind aligns with...
- "A Distant Wave": 12-page digital comic seeks crowdfunding support09 Jan 2018undefined
What happens when you're on the surf trip of your life and, suddenly, your van breaks down leaving you and your friends stranded in no man's lan...
- Frank Quirarte unveils his metal printed surf photo collection09 Jan 2018undefined
Nearly 30 big wave surfing pictures taken by surf photographer Frank Quirarte and infused on coated aluminum sheets will be on display at the Co...
- Ultra Rare, Slurpee Waves Smash East Coast; Brains Freeze Amid Blizzard05 Jan 2018undefined
Date: January 2, 2018Location: Nantucket, MAAir Temperature: 12.0 °FOcean Temperature: 36°F With a floundering temperature in...
- This Woman Went Wake Surfing 5 Days Before She Had a Baby11 Dec 2017undefined
Kolby Fahlsing really loves wake surfing. So much, in fact, that she decided she’d take her unborn child with her. It seems that every time...
- This Dreamy Pre-Fabricated ‘Surf Shack’ Can Be Plopped Virtually Anywhere04 Dec 2017undefined
Want… As housing prices in coastal areas across much of the United States (California, especially!) continue to soar, the modest desire of surfers t...
Surfer Health
- Amazing Health Benefits of Surfing for Body and Mind07 Sep 2019undefined
Surfing is one of the most enjoyable exercises there is, especially for the enthusiasts of surfacewater sports. In this sport, the rider moves forw...
- SURFING, TRAINING, BEING HAPPY... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF GRIFFIN COLAPINTO12 Mar 2019undefined
Surfing, training, being happy!..... This is what the young pro Griffin Colapinto's daily life looks like. "Day in the Life" is the late...
- SURFERS (OR NOT),YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS BREATHING SURVIVAL COURSE23 Feb 2019undefined
Nearly every surfer has experienced the sensation: pinned to the ocean bottom, trying to swim for the surface, desperate for a few quick g...
- WANNA KNOW WHY SURFING IS ADDICTIVE? HERE ARE 25 REASONS!23 Feb 2019undefined
The fact is that in surfing, it’s rare to meet someone who quit surfing because he didn’t enjoy the feeling of walking on water. Surf...
Surf Lessons
- Surfing Fitness Program - Flexibility, Stability and Mobility27 Aug 2019undefined
Most people don't think about stretches when they think about a surfing fitness program, but being flexible really could help a lot. Surfing Fit...
- JACK ROBINSON JOINS THE VOLCOM TEAM!26 Apr 2019undefined
The young Australian winner of the last Volcom Pipe Pro last February has earned his place in the Volcom team! Jack Robinson is only 21 years old ...
- HERE IS THE 70 YEAR OLD SURF WHO IS NOT CLOSE TO STOP SURFING08 Feb 2019undefined
Have you ever wondered how long you will be on a surfboard? Robyn is a 70-year-old lady who continues to live her passion at all costs since her l...
- WARM-UP AND WORKOUT EXERCICES BEFORE SURFING27 Jan 2019undefined
Try this fitness exercises for your surfing and pre-surfing workouts.Remember that you could improve 30% of your surfing fitness if you simply ...
Learn Why
- 6 reasons why surfing is better than Making Love15 Sep 2019undefined
When I was introduced to surfing I was told it’s better than sex. Having never surfed before I thought the guy telling me this was a total m...
- Why Learning To Surf Is Perfectly Safe27 Aug 2019undefined
Surfing is viewed as one of the most extreme sports out there. Though it looks fun and exciting safety is one of the main concerns. If you are plan...
- Why you can't surf a tsunami05 Aug 2019undefined
You can't surf a tsunami because it doesn’t have a face. Many people have the misconception that a tsunami wave will resemble the 25-foot waves ...
- Why Surf The Mini Long Board Before the Short Board11 Jul 2019undefined
People aspire to surfing when they see experts in movies cutting it up on their short boards. The short board is the ultimate in maneu...
Learn How
- How Much Money Does A Pro Surfer Make?11 Jul 2019undefined
So you want to be a pro surfer? Join the club. Who wouldn’t want to travel to a different exotic destination every month and get paid to hang ...
- WARM-UP AND WORKOUT EXERCICES BEFORE SURFING27 Jan 2019undefined
Try this fitness exercises for your surfing and pre-surfing workouts.Remember that you could improve 30% of your surfing fitness if you simply ...
- 5 COMMON SURFING MISTAKES22 Jun 2019undefined
The professionals make it look so easy, surfing the waves like they are masters of the sea. However, surfing is not as simple as it can look, and ...
- HOW TO READ WAVES WHILE SURFING13 May 2019undefined
Learning how to surf is about more than just learning how to use a surfboard. In order to be a successful surfer, you also need to know how to ...
- SURFERS (OR NOT),YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS BREATHING SURVIVAL COURSE23 Feb 2019undefined
Nearly every surfer has experienced the sensation: pinned to the ocean bottom, trying to swim for the surface, desperate for a few quick g...
- 5 REASONS WHY A SURF TRIP IN THE SUN IN WINTER IS ESSENTIAL04 Feb 2019undefined
There is nothing better than a little surf trip in the sun while the others struggle to get out of their homes in the current weather. You hav...
Best Of surfing
- A NEW WAVE DISCOVERED IN INDIA05 Sep 2019undefined
Kepa Acero puts it on the table, he's used to long journeys. According to Google Earth, the wave had all the potential to be a new Skeleton Bay...
- GABRIEL MEDINA AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE05 Sep 2019undefined
Gabriel Medina, a brilliant jewel of the CT, is undoubtedly one of the most talented surfers on the planet. A great competitor and a source o...
- The best surfing catchphrases ever10 Jul 2019undefined
The history of surfing is full of memories, surfers, moments, travels and unforgettable waves. Each decade, since the birth of surfing, offered u...
- EXPERIENCE FROM THE INSIDE THE MONSTROUS WRINKLES OF KAI LENNY22 Jun 2019undefined
How many gigantic walls have we seen it fall down at Jaws, Nazaré or Mavericks? At the age of 26, Kai Lenny is constantly pushing the boundaries o...
- 5 COMMON SURFING MISTAKES22 Jun 2019undefined
The professionals make it look so easy, surfing the waves like they are masters of the sea. However, surfing is not as simple as it can look, and ...