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.
February | Cold, Calm & Care
Resetting body and mind this winter. Winter rituals can become powerful tools for wellbeing. Here’s why cold water works.
Floating You, Founder Interview
Our Travel Editor Scar spent the week at the Floating You’s Sri Lanka Retreat.
Win a Surf Retreat
We’ve teamed up with the amazing Surf Spirit to offer you the chance to win a surf retreat
Chilli Cacao Heart Warmer
1 Serving 5 Mins
Total Body Tension Release Yoga
Stretch your whole body, unwind and let go of stress.
Day 31 – Express Abs
DAY 1Quick Energising Morning FlowAboutEquipment-free 15 minute express workout to strengthen your core and tone those stubborn areas. Having a strong core is fundamental, not only to improve your surfing but also to avoid injuries.Try more workouts in this series:For...
Day 30 – Short & Intense Surf HIIT
DAY 3oShort & Intense Surf HIITAboutClaire takes us through a short but very intense HIIT workout to get you surf fit. Six exercises to get your heart rate up and to get your body working really hard. This class starts with a bang, so make sure you warm up before...
Strong on Land. Confident in the Ocean.
This week, SurfGirl introduces the Premium Pass — a new way to support your surfing away from the waves.
Behind The Lens: Wholegrain Frames
SurfGirl chats to the awesome surf photo and videographer Georgie from Wholegrain Frames.
Day 29 – Sunset Shake Out Yoga
DAY 29Sunset Shake Out Yoga FlowAboutA calm transition into the evening, guiding the entire body and breath slowly through sun salutations. This moving meditation serves as an ideal preparation for a peaceful night’s rest.Try more workouts in this series:For more...
Lily Allen at Boardmasters
Boardmasters reveal Lily Allen as the final 2026 headliner in huge second wave announcement.
Day 28 – Core Burner
HIIT workouts improves your ability to paddle longer, catch more waves and perform explosive movements like pop ups.
No Trees, No Seas Campaign
Plant One has launched ‘No Trees, No Seas’ — with a simple message: to save our oceans, we need more trees.
Day 27 – Full Body HIIT
DAY 27Full Body HIITAboutThis workout is designed to challenge your body with a range of high paced exercise blocks incorporating strength, endurance, balance, plyometrics and mobility. Just as with surfing, our body is constantly changing direction and positions...
Day 26 – Core & Back Pilates for Surfers
DAY 26Core & Back Pilates for SurfersAboutPilates is great for increased muscle strength and tone. As well as making you stronger it also increases your flexibility, improves posture and increases your energy levels. Here we join Mav as she focusses on...
Day 25 – Sunset Relax Yoga
DAY 25Sunset Relax YogaAboutSlow down and unwind with this deeply relaxing yoga practice with Jen from Shine Yoga, that’s perfect to do at the end of the day. Start the practice with a powerful breathing technique then add on gentle, feel-good movement before slowing...
Day 24 – Resistance Pilates Power Workout
In this Pilates Workout, we’re using a booty band to fire up the glutes with moves like clams and lateral kicks. This targeted resistance builds hip strength, core stability, and balanced control throughout the lower body. These skills directly support your surfing by improving your pop-up power, board stability, and the smooth, controlled transitions you need on every wave.
New Rowing World Record in Support of Surf Therapy
Two British Women Set Atlantic Rowing World Record for Surf Therapy
Day 23 – Stamina Boost Full Body Endurance
DAY 23Stamina Boost WorkoutAboutChallenge yourself to as may rounds of Amber’s high energy workout as you can. Keep score and then try to beat yourself every week!Try more workouts in this series:For more Premium workouts, go to the workout library:
Day 22 – Yoga for Strength
DAY 22Yoga for StrengthAboutPush yourself with a 15 minute empowering practice, building inner and outer strength with yoga coach Sarah Gluschke. This class is a fast paced vinyasa flow which includes strong holds and focuses on deep breathing.Try more workouts in...
Life by SurfGirl
We’re so excited to introduce Life by SurfGirl – a brand-new, digital, month-by-month campaign designed to bring our community even closer together and share even more of what we love most: surfing, wellbeing, and life living for the surf and saltwater.
Vitamin Sea Is All You Need To Be Happy
Here we look at why being by and in the ocean makes us happy.
Day 21 – Core for Balance
DAY 21Core for BalanceAboutTry this core workout with Heather. Having a strong core is so important for surfers as it helps with your balance and stability.Try more workouts in this series:For more Premium workouts, go to the workout library:
Volcom Surf Happening
Volcom is holding their Surf Happening at Sagres, Portugal, on February 21–22. Watch some of Europe’s top up-and-coming surfers compete in a fun and original format.
Lift your Spirits Stretch
A slow flow yoga stretch for all levels. Focused on movement around the hips to either stretch out or wind down, pre or post surf. A gentle way to improve strength and mobility, connect to the body and breath. A practice for the morning and/or the evening.
Day 20 – Surf HIIT
Keep your energy levels up with this HIIT workout with Heather. For this workout you will need dumbbells (or an alternative like cans) water bottle and a mat. Prepare to sweat!
Isla Huppatz is the World Junior Champ
Event Standout Isla Huppatz wins her first World Junior Title in the Philippines.
Smart Eating for Busy Surfers
This month we’ve focused on exercise snacking for new year fitness, now we’re looking at healthy snacks for active people.
Day 19 – Dumbbell Upper Body Blast
DAY 19Dumbbell Upper Body BlastAboutGet ready for this intense upper body session, which will work your arms, shoulders and upper back, giving you a strong and powerful upper body. Grab some dumbbells and let's get moving.Try more workouts in this series:For more...
Day 18 – Post Surf Stretch and Mobility
DAY 18Post Surf Stretch & MobilityAboutStretching and flexibility can be the key to improving your surfing. Plus performing a post surf stretch helps to reduce soreness and aid recover. So give this short stretch routine a go after you've surfed, it will help with...
SurfGirl’s Guide To Indonesia
Dreaming of a trip to paradise? Indonesia could be the next destination on your list.
Day 17 – Surf Specific Pilates Flow
This Pilates workout designed for surfer girls uses crunches and plank variations to strengthen your deep core and stabilize the shoulders and hips. By targeting the abdominals, obliques, and scapular stabilizers, you build the control needed for powerful pop-ups and steady paddling. It’s a focused, surf-specific session designed to boost strength, balance, and endurance on the board.
Visualising Goals Can Help Your Surfing
Visualise your path forward for the new year and align your life with your surfing intentions.
Day 16 – Paddle Faster Workout
DAY 16Paddle Faster WorkoutAboutHow many times have you wished you had a little bit more power in your arms to paddle into waves with more ease and get to your feet faster? Weights are optional but recommended for this 15-minute workout focusing on building a faster...
Day 15 – Yoga Flow for Flexibility
Today we’re focussing on a more relaxed yoga practice for flexibility, which is much needed after all the strenuous workouts.
Does your Beach Need a Water Fountain?
The Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund 2026 is now open for applications – get a water fountain in your area.
Day 14 – Abs on Fire
DAY 14Abs on FireAboutChallenge yourself and get your abs working hard with this 15 minute workout with personal trainer Heather and feel the burn! Heather’s workout will help you get flat abs and strong muscles to support the spine which helps to reduce back injury...
Day 13 – Surf HIIT
Try this intense HIIT with Heather. For this workout you will need dumbbells (or an alternative like cans) bottle and a mat. Prepare to sweat!
Win a Surf Retreat with Elsewhere Surf Camps
We’ve teamed up with the amazing Elsewhere Surf Camps to offer you the prize of a lifetime.
Day 12 – Upper Body Strength Workout
DAY 12Upper Body Surf Strength & EnergyAboutThis high energy workout with Tee is designed to improve our upper body strength and stamina by continuously working between our energy systems as we would during surfing, to give us that ‘surf stronger confidence’.Try...
Day 11 – Yoga for Surfers
DAY 11Yoga for SurfersAboutThis workout yoga flow by Yaiza Decaudin aims to strengthen the body in a dynamic way while out of the water, focusing on the muscle groups used while surfing. Each practice invites you to tune into your breath, in order to stay calm and...
Day 10 – Core Power Session
A high energy workout with Claire that’s sure to fire up your abs, which is crucial for a strong core.
Day 9 – Paddle Harder & Faster Workout
An energetic combination of exercises to challenge your power and explosive paddling. as well as endurance. This will help you to surf longer and with more power.
Day 8 – Surf Strengthening Yoga
DAY 8Surf Strengthening Yoga FlowAboutStrengthen your shoulder and core muscles with this yoga for surfers workout with Yazia.Try more workouts in this series:For more Premium workouts, go to the workout library:
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.
Day 7 – Pilates for Surfers
This 15 minute Pilates for Surf workout will fire up your surfing muscles and lubricate your spine improving your paddling, pop-up and balance whilst in the waves.
Day 6 – Surf HIIT
HIIT workouts are ideal for surfers, so get pumped and sweaty, with this energetic HIIT workout with Heather. Let’s go!
Boardmasters Locals Ticket Ballot
Boardmasters announces their Cornwall Residents Day Ticket Ballot for the 2026 Festival, get involved!
2026 Surf Travel Hot List
Welcome to SurfGirl’s 2026 Surf Travel Hotlist. A breakdown of the surf camps we’re loving this year.
Day 5 – Paddle Endurance
oin Tehillah for a workout designed to improve not only your shoulder mobility but also take your dry land paddle training to the next level with a powerful combination of strength and endurance training. You will need some weights for this…
Day 4 – Apres Surf Neck & Shoulder Stretch
Apres Surf Neck & Shoulder StretchAboutThis short neck and shoulder yoga stretch is designed to release the tension that builds up after a surf session. Surfing often engages the shoulders and neck, especially when paddling and manoeuvering on the board,…
Day 3 – Power Pilates Surf Flow
This surf-focused Pilates workout uses lunges, plié squats, and squats to build strength and stability in your legs and hips while also working the arms.
New Year Exercise Snacking
It’s the new year and time to get back into a fitness routine. If it all sounds a bit too much consider exercise snacking, bite size workouts which fits in with your lifestyle.
Day 2 – Flexibility for Surfing
Here we’re focussing on one aspect of surf fitness which is often neglected: flexibility, which is so important for our surf performance.
Day 1 – Quick Energising Flow
DAY 1Quick Energising Morning FlowAboutThis quick morning practice has everything you need to start your day feeling your best. Move fluidly through your own creative variations of cat & cow as you gently wake up your body. Flow with your breath through seated...
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.
Giving Back Charity Special
Share the love of giving back, there’s so many deserving charities.
From Lativa to Nazare’s Big Wave Surfer
The remarkable journey of Katrina Kruze from Latvia, who started surfing in the autumn of 2020 and took her first wave at Nazare in December 2024. Just amazing stuff!
Feel Good Vinyasa Flow
Chill out with a relaxing vinyasa yoga flow with Jen. This feel good flow will leave you feeling contented and positive.
Surf Strength Session with Tee
Join Tee for this surf-focused workout designed to help you build strength and boost your confidence in the lineup.
Aqua Obscura
A look into master photographer Ben Thouard’s underwater world by Morgan Maassen
TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
WSL TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is on standby for a potential run day on Saturday, December 13.
Win a Surf Retreat in Morocco
We’ve teamed up with the girls at Three Waves Retreat to give you the chance to win yourself a surf retreat in Morocco.
Boardmasters Foundation
Boardmasters Foundation partners with Cornwall Community Foundation to enhance local impact across the county.
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony set for December 5th.
Tropic Fever – Laura Coviella
Shaking off the chill from Chile’s icy coast, Laura Coviella is chasing warm, glassy tropical waves.
Warming Lentil and Bean Soup
Give this warm, healthy and comforting soup a go, it’s perfect for the chilly months of winter.
Winter Surf Kit Tips For Cold Water
Alannah gives us her tips for optimising your surf kit to keep surfing for longer and be the most comfortable in the water this winter.
Tips for Surfing During Winter
Here’s some tips for embracing coldwater surfing with a positive mind set this winter.
Pilates Power Flow with Dani: Part III
Try this Pilates Power workout with Dani and keep your energy levels up.
Turbo Charge Workout Programme
This week bringing the energy levels up and we’re focussing on high energy workouts, which is important for surfers for several reasons. High energy workouts help to increase stamina and endurance, essential for paddling for long periods when you don’t want to tire...
Connect to the Ocean and Join The Lineup
Join The Lineup is a community of water-women based in Cornwall – a passionate contingent of local female surfers. An idea born out of the sea, connecting women of the sea.
Boardmasters Reveals First Wave of Artists for 2026
Boardmasters announces first headliners for 2026. Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, Loyle Carner and more will be heading to the Cornish coast next summer.
How to be a Winter Surf Warrior
Get ready for winter surfing and surf more than ever. Here’s some coldwater surf tips.
Bondi Statue Honours Pauline Menczer
Surf champion Pauline Menczer has been immortalised with bronze statue at Bondi Beach.
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.
Always Towards the Ocean – Short Film Fundraiser
Heartfelt, rebellious and soaked in golden-hour nostalgia, with a distinctly British surf and skate vibe and they’d love for you to be part of it!
Carissa Moore Announces Return to Championship Tour
5X World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and new mum Carissa commits to full-time competition in 2026.
SurfGirl Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift? Whether it’s for a surfer, a beach lover, or an adventure seeker, we’ve got you covered.
Beans Means Good Health
Beans are a strong, plant-based source of protein, fibre, iron and vitamins which offer many health benefits.
Surf and Arctic Magic in Lofoten
Discover the magic of coldwater surfing at the Lofoten Islands and join a women’s surf camp.
Changing Lives and Making Waves
At the heart of the Dryrobe® Warmth Project is a powerful commitment to transform business for the greater good.
Cold Waves Movie Night
Forget Netflix, at Premium we’re celebrating coldwater surf films, from the far reaches of the Arctic Circle to Scotland’s North Shore.
Breakfast
Smoothie Bowls Inspiration
20 MINUTE
Easy Overnight Oats
5 MIN + OVERNIGHT SOAK
Mushrooms, Egg, & Wilted Kale Toast
10 MIN | SERVES 1
Buckwheat & Blueberry Pancakes
25 MIN | SERVES 4
Apple, Oat & Chia Porridge
20 MIN | SERVES 4
Mains
Quinoa & Roasted Veggie Salad Bowl with Tahini Dressing
Serves 2 I 40 mins
Rich Mushroom Soup
Mushrooms are high in protein essential B vitamins, full of antioxidants and provide a rich, savoury flavour.
Veggie Bean Burrito
High in fibre, vitamins and minerals whilst being low in saturated fat, this recipe combines a variety of colourful vegetable and plant-based proteins.
Watermelon & Prawn Salad with Miso Dressing
30 MINS | SERVES 2
The Ultimate Halloumi Burger
Serves 1 burger I 15-20 mins
Sweet
Maple Roasted Peaches with Pistachio
25 minutes | Serves 4
Tropical Sunshine Bites
Makes About 25
Vegan Berry Crumble Bites
45 MIN | MAKES 1 TRAY
Homemade Chia Seed Jam
15 MINS
Blueberry Chia Pudding
SERVES 4 | 20 MINS + CHILLING TIME
Snacks
Quick and Easy Guacamole
4 servings I 15 mins
Beetroot Hummus
Prep time 15 mins 6-8 Servings
Homemade Vegan Ricotta
10 mins plus soaking time
Walnut and Sundried Tomato Pâté
15 mins plus pickling time
Pure Energy Balls
MAKES 12 | 15 MIN
20 Minutes and under
Quick and Easy Guacamole
4 servings I 15 mins
Beetroot Hummus
Prep time 15 mins 6-8 Servings
The Ultimate Halloumi Burger
Serves 1 burger I 15-20 mins
Green Detox Smoothie
Incorporating nutrient-dense greens, this is an effective way to get more health-boosting vitamins in your body.
Berry and Oat Smoothie
Berries are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re low in calories and high in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Meat Free
4 Workouts to Get Pumped For Summer Surfs
Power is your friend. Give these strengthening routines a go, tone up and get pumped for surfing.
Summer Foods for A Healthy Glow
This time of the year try lighter, fresh foods which will give you a healthy glow.
How to Longboard Like Chloe Calmon
A surfing masterclass from pro Brazilian longboarder Chloe Calmon.
Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill
Next level performances in heaving conditions at Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill
Maldives: Liveaboard or Luxury Resort?
World-class reef breaks, two different ways to experience them. Which suits you?































































































































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This Pilates session with Malin is great. Excellent verbal commands, notes on safety aspects to work what we have to…
Awesome tips, thank you!!
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