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International Women’s Day Movies
Celebrating IWD25 with women who embrace the challenges and dare to chase their dreams through surfing.
Surf Strong Pilates for Core
Move through this invigorating Pilates flow with Dani for a strong core. Dani took up Pilates to get better at surfing and she found it helped her in so many other ways.
Pilates Powerhouse: Introducing Dani
Danielle Mischon-Gross is the new Pilates instructor at Premum. We find out why Pilates is so good for surfing.
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.
Teen Robyn Larg Surfs Nazare
Scottish teen Robyn Larg becomes youngest British woman to surf Nazare.
Zing into Spring Fitness Programme
This week’s programme is channelling Spring Energy!
17th Jesus Longboard Classic.
12-13 April 2025, Polzeath – Registration is now open
2025 English Para Surfing Open
Surfing England Announces the Return of the English Para Surfing Open at The Wave, Bristol
How Surfing Saved Me
“When my husband left me with a toddler and a baby, I stood on the shoreline with my surfboard, and decided that this was how I was going to get through the difficult times.”
Boardmasters – Skate Ramp Returns
Boardmasters is proud to announce an exciting expansion of its programming at Fistral Beach, including the return of skateboarding as part of this year’s festival
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.
Justine Wins Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
Justine Dupont, wins big at the Nazaré Big Wave Challenge in Portugal with amazing performances also by Michelle Bouillons and Laura Crane.
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?
Simmers Victory in Abu Dhabi
Caity Simmers is back to World No. 1 with a victory in Abu Dhabi.
Adrenaline Movie Night
Surfers pushing their limits in barrels and challenging slabs requires courage. Watch these films of female surfers pushing boundaries.
Fired Up Workout Programme
Another high energy workout to get you hot, sweaty and fired up when the days are cold. There’s no time wasting with this workout, so be prepared to sweat!
Ding Ding: How to Fix Your Travel Dings
How to patch up dings in your surfboard, so you can paddle back out.
Win a Surf & Yoga Retreat in Lombok
SurfGirl’s Valentine’s Surf Travel Competition
Travel Inspo: Yeah The Girls
Get your tropical surf fix and watch this as the Onboard women’s team chase the tropical waves of the Mentawai Islands.
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.
Tyler Comments on Surfing in UAE
Tyler Wright is competing at the WSL’s most controversial contest the Surf Abu Dhabi in the UAE, the next stop on the World Tour.
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.
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.
Tyler Wright Earns Victory at Pipe
Tyler Wright beats Caity Simmers in the first stop on the World Tour with second victory at Pipeline for the Lexus Pipe Pro.
Apricity: Surf and Snow with Daria Fuchs
From Switzerland to the Indian Ocean, new film Apricity with Swiss snowboarder and surfer Daria Fuchs filmed by Morgan Maassen.
7 Tips to Get Surf Fit and Healthy
Make a new routine for 2025 a consistent fitness habit and healthy eating reset —it’s a mood and energy win-win! Here’s seven tips to help you reset.
New Female-Led Surf Content for 2025
A new era of premium female-led surf content arrives at SurfGirl, it’s your new go-to for the best surf content for female surfers.
Boardmasters Launches Cornwall Residents Day Ticket Ballot
Boardmasters launches Cornwall residents day ticket ballot and low-cost trader opportunities for 2025 for locals.
Exploring the Wild West Coast of Bali
Anna Stephens escaped the crowded Bali line ups for a quieter experience at Medewi.
Detox with a Meal Planner
Detox for spring. Here’s some tips on how to have a nutrition reset and get back into good health plus a meal planner.
Peak to Peak: 8 Places for Surf & Snow
8 places where you can hit the surf and the snow on the same day.
Head to Toe Workout Programme
This week’s workout is about bringing out the best version of yourself from head to toe, inside and out. Let’s commit to this journey, celebrate the progress, and embrace the positive energy that movement and fitness bring.
Surfing the Lofoten Islands
Nordic surfer Sanna Hörvallius, goes to the heart of the Lofoten Islands in the Arctic Circle on a chilly but inspiring surf adventure.
Boardmasters Final Headliners Announced
Final headliners announced as UK’s hottest rapper Central Cee will be at Boardmasters for the very first time.
5 Reasons Why You Should Book A Surf Camp
A surf camp is the best introduction to travelling abroad for beginner surfers and intermediates looking to improve.
Para Surfer Hannah Dines in Breaks
SurfGirl chats to para surfer Hannah Dines about her new surf film Breaks, which aims to bring para surfing to a wider audience.
World Tour Begins, Are You Ready?
As the 2025 WSL World Tour kicks off at Pipeline this week, here’s all the info you need.
From Burnout to Board Life
Ever dreamt about swapping your career for barefoot beach life and surfing every day? Allison Levin did just that, in Mozambique.
Big Wave Surfer Maya Announces Retirement
Maya Gabeira has announced her retirement from big wave surfing.
‘Girls In Run’ Surfing La Réunion
We catch up with Aelan Vaast who features in the latest Billabong video ‘Girls in Run’ shot at Réunion Island.
Turning Tides Movie Night
Empowered by the surf, these women who turned challenges into opportunities in order to rebuild and thrive.
SurfGirl Surf Travel Hot List 2025
Dive into our Surf Travel Hot List for 2025 and start planning your escape to the waves this year.
Yoga for Positivity
This practice will focus on positivity, radiance and opening up your heart space.
Upper Body Strength Builder Workout with Heather
Boost your upper body strength with Heather in this dynamic workout. Using dumbbells or household items, this session focuses on building the arm, shoulder, and back muscles essential for paddling.
Core Power Session – Strength Training with Heather
Fire up your core with Heather’s targeted core strength workout. Grab a dumbbell, a can, or a water bottle, and get ready to develop the muscles that matter most for balance and stability in the water.
Diversity in Surfing Survey
Get involved and fill out this survey to encourage a greater understanding of how surfing is viewed.
HIIT Full Power with Claire
Get your heart racing and your body energised with Claire’s 25-minute high-intensity HIIT workout. This explosive session will leave you sweaty, strong, and ready to handle anything the day or surf throws at you.
Full Body Endurance Workout with Tee
Feel strong, steady, and confident with Tee’s full-body strength and endurance session. This 25-minute workout targets all muscle groups to prepare your body and mind for peak performance in the surf.
Explosive HIIT with Heather (Part 3)
Heather’s final explosive HIIT session takes your fitness and surfing to the next level.This progressive workout combines intensity with endurance, ensuring you’re ready to tackle longer surf sessions with confidence.
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.
Paddle Fit in 10 – Upper Body Workout
Strengthen your paddling muscles and improve posture in just 10 minutes. Claire’s paddle-fit workout focuses on targeted upper body moves.
Core Yoga Flow with Holly
Ignite your core and lower body with this 25-minute yoga flow led by Holly. Designed to enhance your flexibility and build strength in the areas crucial for surfing, this session will leave you feeling grounded.
Keeping the Stoke: Surfing Over 40
For older surfers, it’s important to embrace the challenges of surfing as we get age.
Explosive HIIT Workout with Heather (Part 2)
Take it up a notch with the second installment of Heather’s HIIT program. This challenging session is designed to further push your endurance limits, helping you last longer in the water and feel stronger after every session.
Lower Body Strength Workout with Heather
Level up your strength training with Heather’s lower-body workout designed to target your legs, glutes, and hips. Using dumbbells (or household items like canned goods or water bottles), this session builds the power you need for surfing.
Core Power in 10 with Claire
No time to spare? This 10-minute core-focused session with Claire packs a punch. Using just three targeted moves, this workout strengthens essential core muscles to suit everyone from beginner to advanced surfer.
Coldwater Surf Movie Night
From the far reaches of the Arctic Circle to Scotland’s North Shore, check these chilly coldwater surf films out.
Surf Strong Workout with Tee
Feel unstoppable with Tee’s invigorating 25-minute full-body strength workout. This session will leave you feeling supercharged and ready to tackle your next surf session with newfound power and confidence.
6 Cold Water Destinations
It’s not all tropical surfs, here’s some cold water destinations offering top surf and cosy abodes.
Explosive HIIT Workout with Heather (Part 1)
Get ready to sweat with this high-energy HIIT session. Heather’s workout is all about pushing your limits and boosting your endurance. The exercises start off challenging and ramp up progressively to keep you motivated and building stamina.
14 Day Surf Fitness Challenge
Get involved in our challenge and get surf fit for 2025