SurfGirl News
Bells Beach : Our Take
Bells Beach is back: legends, rookies, and fresh talent ready to charge spring swells.
Pre-Loved Wetsuit Scheme
Nearly 10,000 wetsuits reused, 15 tonnes saved, £98,000 raised; shop reopens April 1.
Rip Curl x Farm Rio Launch
When Brazil’s boldest prints meet Australia’s most iconic surf brand, Rip Curl’s latest collection is stunning.
SurfGirl Spring Social
Cake, Coffee & Stomp from SeaSpace to Watergate Bay and back.
Pilates for Surfers with Malin
Try this core-focused Pilates class with our latest Premium instructor, Malin Gustavsson. Malin’s Pilates class focuses on spinal, shoulder and hip mobility and strength.
Slow Flow: Malin Gustavsson
Malin Gustavsson left Sweden to travel the world and spent eight years in the tiny surf town paradise of Raglan, New Zealand, teaching Pilates.
15 Min HIIT for Surfers
Bring the energy with this fresh 15 minute HIIT with Heather
Alys Barton Qualifies for Challenger Series
Alys Barton finished runner-up at the Pro Taghazout Bay on the weekend, capping off an incredible campaign in Morocco.
Win a Trip to Portugal for 2 with Yume Surfcamps
Sun, surf, yoga and good food await on Portugal’s laid-back Silver Coast escape.
Pro Taghazout Bay Winners Crowned
Basque surfers Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri and Adur Amatriain win Pro Taghazout Bay.
The 2026 World Title Contenders
We can’t wait for the World Tour to start next week and with a great mix of young surfers and tour veterans returning to the fold, it’s going to be an amazing season.
Rip Curl GromSearch
Rip Curl GromSearch, presented by Citroën 2026 : The search for Europe’s best grom is back
Spring Escapes: Best Surf And Stays in Newquay
Your complete guide to Newquay’s best surf spots, hotels, and surf schools for spring getaways.
50th Year of World Tour
50th year of World Tour Set to kick off at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy
Spring Lecture Series
Cornwall’s surf heritage and ocean future explored in ongoing Spring Lecture Series.
Josie Hawkes Claims Double Podium
Battling illness, Welsh junior excels in heavy Croyde surf against top competitors.
Behind the Lens: Mathilde Lemonnier
Normandy based surf photographer, talks fickle coastlines, community, and the power of presence.
Janina Zeitler – Surfing a Frozen Wavepool
Ice forming between sets, steam in the air and one of the coldest sessions of Janina Zeitler’s life.
RESURFACE — Maea Juventin
Watch: A short surf film about a surfers reconnection with the ocean.
International Women’s Day Inspiration
Be inspired this International Women’s Day with women who embrace the challenges and dare to chase their dreams through surfing.
Ireland to Host Europe’s Best Juniors
From 24 September to 4 October, Europe’s best young surfers compete at Bundoran’s iconic breaks.
The Power of Female Community
SurfGirl is inviting Cornwall women to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Girl Power Workout Programme
Getting fit makes you feel strong inside and out. Here’s a head-to-toe training workout designed to bring your inner Girl Power to the fore. Because when women move with strength and energy, we feel different and ready to take on the world.
Coldwater Surfing is a Natural High
Beth Franklin reflects on the benefits of surfing in cold water conditions.
Behind the Lens: Kirsty Hill
Kirsty describes herself as a “small-wave surf photographer,” working both digitally and with old-school film. Photographing surfing in the UK’s cold waters is no easy feat — and female surf photographers have long been a rarity in a male-dominated industry. This...
Boardmasters Day Tickets On Sale
Day Tickets drop this week for the 2026 festival, giving fans the chance to catch headline acts Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen and Kasabian.
Dirty Business – The Sewage Scandal
Dirty Business, a Channel 4 drama that reveals the rage-inducing truth behind Britain’s appalling sewage scandals.
Surfing England Events 2026
Surfing England has announced three 2026 events and are seeking sponsors.
Best of the Fest
An evening with London Surf Film Festival, showcasing award winning surf cinema & stories from across the globe.
Everything You Need to Know About Cold Water Dipping
Life by SurfGirl has asked the RNLI how to stay safe whole embracing the cold.
How to Feel Powerful in the Lineup
From taking the drop, to paddling out in big surf, here’s how being physically and mentally strong will help you control your fear of surfing and feel more powerful.
Surfing Is Self Care
Surfing can be your ultimate love so appreciate the gift of surfing and the self-care it brings to you as a surfer.
SurfGirl’s Guide to South Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has quietly become one of the world’s most compelling surf destinations. We sent Travel Editor Scar to find out what all the fuss is about. Why not use our guide to help plan your next trip? With amazing food, warm waters, diverse breaks, and a welcoming...
Surf Fit. Surf Better.
Surfing is about focus: maintaining a consistent fitness routine, combined with healthy eating. Find out more.
Women of the Sea Film Fund 2026
The London Surf Film Festival’s Women of the Sea Film Fund is back, with £10,000 up for grabs.
Be Your Own Secret Admirer
Learn to love yourself and fill your day with self-love, not negative vibes.
Win a Winter Bundle
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Passenger to give one of you a snug winter bundle.
A Week With Surf Spirit
Meet some of the girls who work in paradise, and find out what makes this surf retreat special.
Gabriela wins Pipe Challenger
Gabriela Bryan wins Lexus Pipe Challenger Presented by Billabong.
WSL 2026 Schedule
Lefts ahoy, as Raglan joins the World Championship Tour schedule for 2026.


