SurfGirl News
How Your Cycle Affects Surfing
Have you ever considered how our surfing performance goes in waves with our menstrual cycle?
How I Became a Big Wave Surf Photographer
We gain an insight into what it takes to shoot some of the world’s heaviest waves with Mexican photographer Maria Fernanda.
Undreamed Waters Adrenaline Crew
Lucia Martiño’s journey through Iceland’s freezing waves during winter.
Pretzels & Waves in Munich
The Rip Curl Euro team descend on Munich for a city surf adventure.
10 Minute Surf Strong Workout Programme
Short on time? No worries, we’ve gathered a few quick but effective 10-minute workouts that will enhance your surfing skills and easily fit into a busy schedule.
Rip Curl x Stephanie Gilmore
When icons collide: The Rip Curl x Stephanie Gilmore collection is here.
Challenger Series & Longboard Tour Schedules
WSL Announces 2025 Challenger Series and Longboard Tour Schedules
Zoe’s Proud Achievement
Zoe Smith tried surfing after an amputation. Fast forward a few years and Zoe took gold at the Para World Surf Championships.
Power Up Workout Programme
This week our workout programme is designed to keep you motivated and power up your performance! We have 3 x workouts and a yoga class for you to get done this week. Let’s do it!
Boardmasters 2025 Headliners
Boardmasters reveals the first epic headliners for 2025. Here’s all the info.
Feel the Burn Workout Programme
Now it’s much colder out, this week we’re feeling the burn and focussing on workouts to make you sweat.
Juju The Surf Musical
Billabong presents Juju The Surf Musical created by Jaleesa Vincent and Luka Raubenheimer
Catching up with Alys Barton
Top tips on wetsuits for winter with Welsh Champ Alys Barton.
How to be a Winter Surf Warrior
Get ready for winter surfing and surf more than ever. Here’s some coldwater surf tips.
Rip Curl International Gromsearch
Rip Curl International Gromsearch covered by Sun Bum, concludes with spectacular surf in Bali.
Steady Break: Top 3 Affordable Surf Stays
Pack your bags, boards, and good vibes. It’s time to check out some of the best longhaul affordable wave destinations.
Vahine Fierro Qualifies for the CT
ROXY athlete Vahiné Fierro, has just qualified for the prestigious 2025 WSL World Championship Tour.
Daily Gambling – Laura Coviella
Laura Coviella just dropped her new video, hit play for the full edit.
Christmas Gift Guide
The best Christmas gift ideas for beach lovers, surfers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Hide Tide: Top 3 Luxury Surf Stays
Our carefully curated guide invites you to explore the best longhaul wave destinations.
Changing Lives Through Surf
After surfing in Indo, Maddy Bolt felt motivated to empower local women with ocean safety techniques to gain confidence in the surf.
Salt: Alice Ward’s Story
Salt a powerful film, premiered as part of the London Surf Film Festival. Take a look.
Surf HIIT Workout Programme
Surfing requires bursts of high energy output for example during paddling. Building up your aerobic endurance will help you to paddle longer without fatigue, and improve your ability to catch more of waves. Give these workouts a go.
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.
Winter Wetsuit Guide 2024/5
Take a look at some of the best winter wetsuits available this season.
Lazer Breathing Dragons
Surfing legends, Stephanie Gilmore, Mason Ho and Tom Curren on The Search with Rip Curl.
SurfGirl Launch Party Success
A fantastic evening bringing the surfing community together with great chats, tunes and films.
SurfGirl Latest Issue
The latest issue of the magazine is out now, here’s what’s in it.
White Horses – A Surfers Journey
Follow Emily Grimes and two white horses across the beautiful, barren landscapes of northern Scotland.
SurfGirl Art Comp: Shortlist & Winner
We’re excited to announce the winner and shortlisted entries from our SurfGirl Art Competition.
Bring the Energy Workout Programme
Surfing requires a lot of energy so high-energy workouts are particularly beneficial for surfers because they replicate and enhance the physical demands of the sport. High-energy workouts like HIIT helps with paddling for longer without tiring out, allows you to react to wave more quickly and make fast manoeuvres. Basically it allows you to perform at a higher level, so let’s get to it.
Cornish Birthdays Galore / Newquay Surfing Celebration
Sharp’s Brewing Co brings together Carve magazine, Newquay Boardriders and Lusty Glaze to raise a cheers to all
Macy Callaghan First 2024 Challenger Series Event Win
Macy Callaghan earns first 2024 Challenger Series Event win against runner-up Vahine Fierro
Changing Lives Through Surf
Na Kama Kai is a non-profits organisation set up to empower youth in Hawaii through ocean-based education.
WSL Announces 2025 CT Schedule
Abu Dhabi Added, Snapper Rocks, Lower Trestles, and Jeffreys Bay return to the CT in 2025.
New Film: Maya and the Wave
Maya Gabeira and her story of near drowning at Nazare and then a comeback to becoming the first female surfer honoured with a Guinness World Record.
Rip Curl GromSearch Online Has Begun
One boy’s and one girl’s video will be selected, and the winners will earn a spot in the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. Steph Gilmore is one of the judges.
Fins And What They’re About
We uncover the mysterious world of surf fins.
6 Steps to Improve Your Surfing
Tried and tested tips to surf better, more quickly.
Surf Focussed Workout Programme
Here's a balanced workout program specifically designed to enhance core strength, balance, and arm strength for surfing. This program focuses on functional movements that mimic the demands of surfing, improving your power, endurance, stability, and flexibility....
Improve Your Eating Habits
Eat well to nourish your body, that’s going to help you get energised.
Progressive Surf HIIT Workout Series
This week we have a Progressive Workout Series, which will get harder as you get stronger. 30 minutes of surf-specific muscular strength and endurance training, focusing on challenging and improving our on-land surf fitness, which will have you surfing longer and with more power!
Surfing and Mental Health
Last month Evie Johnstone spent a day at a Heads Above The Waves with the focus on the benefits of surfing.
Transform Your Surf Game Workout Programme
This week we’re focussing on energetic workouts to challenge you and we’re upping our game to get ready for more solid swells and when you’re surfing outside of your comfort zone.
Beans Means Good Health
Beans are a strong, plant-based source of protein, fibre, iron and vitamins which offer many health benefits.
SurfGirl Recommends | Autumn
With only the best essentials to grip the trails, take on the surf, and stay balanced – enjoy our recommended pin drops for yoga, surfing, and coastal path strolls.
Foundations to Surf Workout Programme
Surfing is physically demanding, requiring strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Here we take a look at workouts to help you with your overall fitness and strength for surfing.
Rip Curl GromSearch 2024
Results of the European Final in Anglet
Tya & Lukas Win Night Surf Comp
Tya Zebrowski and Lukas Skinner Win Caraïbos Surf de Nuit Anglet presented by Rip Curl.
September Sessions Workout Programme
It’s September which usually means waves and warmer water so we need to keep up our surf fitness to enable us to surf as much as possible this month. Let’s do it!
Caity Simmers is 2024 World Champ
Caity Simmers claims maiden World Title, becomes surfing’s youngest WSL World Champion.
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.
Brisa Hennessy’s World Title Journey
Brisa’s recipe for success going into this weekend’s WSL final.
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.
Make Way: A Change in Surf Culture
Make Way is a film about tackling the issue of male dominance and celebrating women in surfing.
WSL Finals Lowdown
The 2024 World Champions will be decided at the Lexus WSL Finals at Trestles. Here’s everything you need to know.
Point Of Change / Documentary
Stumbling across the ‘perfect wave’, two surfers start a chain reaction of unintended consequences.
Dynamic Training Workout Programme
Incorporating Dynamic Training workouts into your regime will help you to develop strength, agility, balance and endurance to improve your performance in the ocean.
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.
Absolute Abs
25 MINUTES Absolute Abs A strong core helps stabilize your body, allowing you to move in any direction with proper balance, and preventing falls by supporting your body… a must for surfing! Absolute Abs will set your core on fire as Heather takes you through a series...
Top 6 Après Surf Bars
From rustic beach shacks with stunning ocean views to chic, modern venues offering the local catch and cool cocktails, these bars capture the essence of après surf. Hang out with fellow surfers, enjoy live music as the sun sets, or simply soak in the laid-back beach vibes. We’ve handpicked these après-surf spots so you don’t have to.