Category: Surfing
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How to Surf Safely in Crowded Line Ups
Surfing etiquette and how to stay safe in busy surf explained.
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Sister Sessions at The Wave
This all-women surf day includes surf sessions, surf coaching, surfskating and live music.
Boardmasters OPEN Secures QS 4,000 Upgrade
The upgraded QS 4,000 status takes effect at this year’s festival, returning to Newquay from 5–9 August 2026.
Ellie Hickie: Eyes on the Horizon
At just 14, Cornwall’s Ellie is already putting in the hard yards that competitive surfing demands.
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.
Coldwater Surfing is a Natural High
Beth Franklin reflects on the benefits of surfing in cold water conditions.
The Magic of Winter Surfing
Surfing isn’t all about the summer, there’s magic in surfing during the winter months too despite the cold. Read this short story by Hannah Bevan.
You Don’t Belong in the Surf
The line-up is becoming a more inclusive space for female surfers, but there’s still some way to go.
Tips for Surfing During Winter
Here’s some tips for embracing coldwater surfing with a positive mind set this winter.
How to be a Winter Surf Warrior
Get ready for winter surfing and surf more than ever. Here’s some coldwater surf tips.
Find Your Flow in the Surf
What is flow – and how do we find it in the surf? Read on to find out more…
How to Longboard Like Chloe Calmon
A surfing masterclass from pro Brazilian longboarder Chloe Calmon.
How to Fall Back in Love with Surfing
If you’re frustrated, fed up with crowded lineups, or in a slump with surfing. Should you paddle out anyway – or give yourself a break? Here’s some advice.
How to Surf Safely in Crowded Line Ups
Surfing etiquette and how to stay safe in busy surf explained.
Wave Pools: Riding Surfing’s New Frontier
The rise of wave pools is transforming surfing from a coastal privilege into a year-round, accessible sport, creating vibrant communities far from the coast.
Surfing as the Elixir of Youth
We catch up with 76 year-old Surfer Susie to find out how to stay motivated in your 70’s.
Riding the Waves: Celebrating International Surfing Day
Celebrating International Surfing Day 2025 with women of the surf world.
O’Neill’s WOTW Event with Laura Crane
O’Neill are hosting empowering event celebrating women’s strength and resilience at The Wave this month with big wave surfer Laura Crane.
F.E.A.R Don’t Let it Hold You Back
Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, here’s how to break through fear and keep surfing.
How to Ace Surfing for Newbie Surfers
If you’re new to surfing, here’s some tips to fast-track the learning process and improve your confidence.
How Pilates is Good For Surfing
Pilates teaches you to connect deeply with your body, just like you do when you connect with the ocean to surf.
The Surfing Long Game
Surfing is rewarding because of the time you put into it and that takes patience.
Spring Swells, Fresh Energy
How to get back into surfing after a break, here’s our tips for making the transition much easier now that spring is here.
Should Beginners Be Pushed into Waves?
What’s the benefits of pushing learners into waves? Should they learn the hard way and leave more waves for the rest of us?
Laura Crane: The Other Side of Fear
Want to know what it’s like to ride 60ft waves? We ask British big wave surfer Laura Crane.
Laura Surfs Her Biggest Wave Ever
From surfing the biggest wave of her life to dunking herself in a freezing pool, it’s all in the day of the life of the big wave surfer from North Devon, Laura Crane.
Diversity in Surfing Survey
Get involved and fill out this survey to encourage a greater understanding of how surfing is viewed.
Keeping the Stoke: Surfing Over 40
For older surfers, it’s important to embrace the challenges of surfing as we get age.
How Cold Does the Sea Get In Winter?
How cold does it really get? Here’s some of the global coldwater sea temperatures during the winter.
Tips: Dealing with Anxiety in the Sea
Struggling with fear and anxiety in the surf? Surf Confidence Coach Danni Unway suggests techniques which will help you to calm yourself and how to shift your mindset to bring joy to your surfing.
Meet Surf Confidence Coach Danni Unway
Danni Unway is a Surf Confidence Coach, we find out what that means and how it can help you navigate the roller coaster of surfing.
Get Strong to Overcome Fear
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.
How to Spot a Good Wave
Wave knowledge is king when it comes to surfing, so how can you spot a good one?
Kasey West – Beginner to Intermediate Surfer
Kasey West’s journey on going from beginning to winner in surfing.
Young, Competitive and at the Euro Juniors
15-year-old English surfer Kaja Millward caught up with the English U16 girls as they compete in Portugal.
Surfing Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
Here we look at the most common surfing mistakes and explain how to fix the problem.
Surfing is for Everyone
Surfing is for all, here’s some organisations offering inclusive surfing programmes.
- People of Surfing Brazil EditionLaure Meyer meets the surfing community of Brazil in this gorgeous film, enjoy.
- Sister Sessions at The WaveThis all-women surf day includes surf sessions, surf coaching, surfskating and live music.
- More Than a Surf Camp: Inside O’Neill’s Women of the Wave RetreatO'Neill invited SurfGirl to join their Women of the Wave retreat in Seignosse, Hossegor, hosted by Johanne Defay. Surfing, good food, like-minded women and one of the world's best surfers - here's our rundown of the weekend.
- Atlantic Drift: Waves and Stays in PortugalRugged Atlantic coastline, white-washed Portuguese villages, and design-led surf stays from the Algarve to the Minho.
- Back-to-Back CT Wins For MooreCarissa Moore wins 2026 Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero.


