Brisa’s Teahupo’o Journey
The wipeouts, reef cuts, tears and dreds! Brisa takes us through what it’s like to surf a wave like Teahupo’o in her latest video.
Movie Night: Inspiring Young Women
We haven’t done one of these for a while, so it’s time to watch these thrilling short films showing the excellence of these young surfers.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Avocado
Serves 4 I 30 mins
Top 3 Luxury Surf Hotels
Dive in and discover your next surfing adventure at these insane surf havens.
Summer Foods for A Healthy Glow
This time of the year try lighter, fresh foods which will give you a healthy glow.
Lombok As You’ve Never Seen It Before
Out of the 17,000 or so islands that make up Indonesia’s archipelago, Lombok is perhaps its most intriguing.
Watermelon & Prawn Salad with Miso Dressing
30 MINS | SERVES 2
How to Surf Safely in Crowded Line Ups
Surfing etiquette and how to stay safe in busy surf explained.
Healthy Post Surf Snacks
Here’s our healthy suggestions when need a snack and just can’t wait for dinner.
The Ultimate Halloumi Burger
Serves 1 burger I 15-20 mins
English Para Surfing Champs 2024
Para surfers from across the world met at The Wave in Bristol to compete in the 2024 MuscleFood English Para Surfing Open.
What You’re Loving: Best of Heather Workout Programme
The best way to get surf fit is by being consistent. Check out the workouts you’ve been loving from Premium instructor Heather.
The Volcom Surf Happening Is On!
The series are open to European surfers (women & men) 16 years old and under when qualifiers resume (born after August 31st 2007).
New Film: Obseassion
Laure Mayer and friends creating bonds on the west coast of Europe in this 30 minute surf documentary about the power of female friendship.
Make A Wave Returns
Surfaid and Rip Curl challenge surfers to hit the waves every day in September to support isolated surf regions.
Pro Surfers Test the Waters of Wakesurfing
5 takeaways from Volvo Penta’s versatile “Forward is the Only Way” collaboration
Why Smoothies Are Good for Surfers
Here’s our ultimate smoothie making guide, to tailor smoothies to aid your fitness goals.
Apple and Cinnamon Smoothie
Apples are a good source of natural sugar for energy, added to other ingredients like almond milk, and protein powder it boosts the nutrient content, providing additional protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients that support muscle recovery and overall health.
Almond Butter Protein Smoothie
A good all rounder. Nut butter is a rich source of healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates, providing surfers with sustained energy.
SurfGirl Recommends | June
Our top 5 surf & picnic spots partnered with SurfGirl’s favourite brands that add extra sparkle and chill to your ocean-side adventures.
Boardmasters x Oceana
Boardmasters Festival unveils Oceana as official environmental partner for 2024 and beyond.
Pauline Menczer: ‘Surf Like a Woman’
A proper Aussie underdog story as Pauline Menczer releases her new autobiography.
Tropical Turmeric & Mango Smoothie
Turmeric is great for surfers as it contains curcumin, which has strong anti-inflammatory properties which can help to relieve muscle soreness. Combined with all the other great ingredients this is a healthful smoothie.
How to Avoid Collisions in the Surf
Tips for staying safe in the surf and avoiding problems in a crowded line up.
SAS Pollution Tour Bus
Surfers Against Sewage’s UK tour puts sewage pollution at the heart of election debate.
Surfer’s Power Session
Increase your surf fitness levels with this powerful surf strength and endurance workout with Tee.
Surf Into Summer Workout Programme
This week we’re looking at high energy, fast paced workouts which are going to help improve your surfing this summer season.
Green Detox Smoothie
Incorporating nutrient-dense greens, this is an effective way to get more health-boosting vitamins in your body.
Cloudbreak, WSL Finals Location
World Surf League announces Cloudbreak, Fiji as 2025 WSL finals location
2024 Rip Curl GromSearch
2024 Rip Curl GromSearch concludes with thrilling performances at Great Western Beach, Newquay
Callie Cruickshank: A Surfing Lassie
Watch this beautiful film about Scotland’s up and coming star surfer.
Mor Poets Women’s Surf Poetry Collective
Coming soon from Mor a surf poetry audiobook Mordardh.
No Para Surfing For LA28 Paralympics
Disappointment with Los Angeles 2028 decision not to propose Para Surfing for inclusion in Paralympic Games
Caroline Marks Conquers at El Salvador
Sensational performances from Caroline Marks and John John Florence, here’s the lowdown .
Surf Like Mia – Forehand Off the Top
Manoeuvre Masterclass: Forehand Off The Top
Wetsuit Recycling with Wave Project and Suez
Wave Project teams up with waste management company SUEZ for wetsuit recycling scheme in Cornwall.
Heat Draws For The Olympics
Surfing competition format and heat draws confirmed…
Rip Curl Sponsor The Eddie
A new era in big-wave surfing at Waimea Bay begins now.
We’re Gonna Make You Sweat Programme
This week we’re getting sweaty with cardio workouts designed to turn the heat up, which will ultimately contribute to better performance in the surf.
Sendero: Sally’s Warm Water Escape
Sally McGee heads to Central America in search of good waves on a family surf trip.
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.
What You’re Loving: Best of Tehillah Workout Programme
Tehilliah will help you reach your best surf potential with her high energy, fast paced workouts featured in this week’s programme.
Tahiti Pro: An Historic Day
It was an historic day at Teahupo’o as the women charged and local wildcard Vahine Fierro took the win.
Family Surf Travel Guide
Top-notch surf destinations, family friendly accommodation, and thrilling activities for all ages.
Strong Woman Workout Programme
Surfing requires significant upper body strength for paddling, core strength for stability, and lower body strength for manoeuvring the board. This week we’re targeting workouts which focus on these areas to enhance your overall power and endurance. Let’s go!
Best Banana Bread
1 hour 10 minutes I 8-10 slices
Ride Like Power Surfer Tyler Wright
Manoeuvre Masterclass: Power Surf
Quick Fix Food for Surfers
Here’s some quick fix solutions to replenish your body after a workout or surf session.
Top 3 Surf Destinations in Morocco
A blend of vibrant culture, home-like hospitality and long rides that extend along the coastline, Morocco is a surfers’ paradise.
The Next Wave – A Tribute to Greatness
A a tribute to our sport’s journey, highlighting the dedication, culture, and exhilaration that define surfing.
SurfGirl Photo Comp 2024
Showcasing the winner and shortlist entries to our photographic competition.
Muscle Strength & Endurance Workout
Test your muscular strength and endurance with this high energy workout which will help you make the most out of your sessions in the water.
Twenty Two – A Surf Film
Shannon Hayes & Anne Dos Santos set out on an unplanned journey in Indo to make their first surf film.
Power Surf Like the Pros
We love watching power surfers in good waves, here’s how they do it.
Summer Wetsuit Guide 2024
It’s time to rejoice once again as summer wetsuits make their return after a long winter!
Paddle Out Protest with SAS
Thousands to paddle out at beaches and rivers as sewage backlash intensifies.
Vegan Spring Rolls
20 MINUTES | MAKES 6-8
Summer Kit List 2024
Live out your summer dream with this list of summer essentials that don’t skip a beat.
Q&A Plus Surf Fit Tips with Merit
Meet Merit is a personal trainer who has taught everyone from beginners to pros on the World Tour.
Surf & Yoga with Amaru, Nicaragua
A Central American dream, where the weather and waves deliver nearly every single day of the year.
Top 3 Picks for Surf Travel in Portugal
Portugal is the perfect playground for all levels of surfers.
SurfGirl New Issue Out Now
The new SurfGirl Magazine is out now, let’s have a quick look at what’s in it.
Surfing Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
Here we look at the most common surfing mistakes and explain how to fix the problem.
Caity Simmers is the Next Big Thing
With incredible talent, Caity is the real deal, watch this insightful documentary.
Surfing is for Everyone
Surfing is for all, here’s some organisations offering inclusive surfing programmes.
Strong Upper Body for Surf Workout
Power up your paddling power with this quick upper body routine, focusing on arms, shoulders, and back. Get ready to catch those waves with ease!
16th Jesus Longboard Classic
Here’s a roundup as to what went down at the Jesus Longboard Classic event.
It’s Here: 14 Day Countdown to Surfing
Your surf fitness bootcamp, 14 days to get you ready for the waves.
Perfect for if you’re heading on a trip or just want to super charge your surf fitness and get back on track with a focused two week programme designed to build your progression and overall surf fitness.
Ocean Soul Bali, Swim and Beachwear
With summer on the way we’re checking out Ocean Soul Bali and their stylish swimwear and new beachside Sunseeker Resort Collection.
Adventure with Global Surf, Maldives
Global Surf, Maldives will take you to paradise for a surf experience that you won’t forget.
Nazare Girl Power – Meet the Crew
There’s a talented crew of women chasing Nazare’s giant peak. Meet Katie McConnell, Michaela Fregonese and Polly Ralda.
Positive Change for the Planet
Here’s a selection of films to inspire you to make for positive change for the planet. Together we make a difference.
Finals Day at Margaret River Pro
Gabriela Bryan and Jack Robinson claiming monumental wins in conditions that proved worth the wait at Margaret River’s Main Break.
Feel the Burn Fitness Programme
This week we’re feeling the burn to improve our surfing potential. Low-impact, strength building exercises will improve muscular strength, which plays a crucial role in enhancing your performance on the waves and prevents injuries, which are all too easily done when you’re surfing.
Patagonia’s Ocean Campaign
How locals are organising themselves to help turn the tide and save the seas.
Weekend Warrior Workout
30 MINUTES Weekend Warrior Workout Boost your energy levels with this effective workout with Tee which will help to maximise your time in the water, especially if you can’t get to the surf regularly. Get ready to move, let’s go!For more workouts like this, hit the...
Sierra Kerr in PRE-KERRSOR
Sierra Kerr is part of a crew pushing the envelope of women’s surfing into the future…
Laura Enever XL Cloudbreak
Wave warrior Laura Enever takes on the infamous Cloudbreak.
Through My Eyes: A Travel Series
A beautiful audiovisual journey to SW Portugal, the Azores and Madeira with Charlotte van Berkum.
Emily Grimes: Surfing in the North
We chat all things surfing in Northern England and Emily’s surfing journey.
Limber Up for Surfing Workout Programme
In this week’s programme we look at ways to limber up for surfing with increased flexibility and mobility.
Natural Balance & Agility for Surfers
Incorporating flexibility and mobility workouts into your training regime can help improve your surfing, by reducing the risk of injury, improving your pop ups and paddling mobility. Here Emilia takes us through a low impact workout to get you limbered for surfing.
Flexibility for Surfers Yoga Flow
Join Yaiza in an effective Flexibility for Surfers yoga flow. This low impact workout will give your body a good stretch which will enhance the range of motion in your joints, making it easier for you to move dynamically when you’re surfing.
Caity Simmers Rings the Bell
Caitlin Simmers wins 2024 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.
Major Upsets on Day 2 of Bells Beach
Another massive day of action at Bells
Boardmasters Drops 3rd Wave for 2024
Boardmasters announces 40+ acts to join the line up at Watergate and it’s looking good!
Solace Surf Club for Refugee Girls
Sally McGee is launching a surf club for refugee girls and needs your help.
Swim to Surf with Roxy Pro Surf
ROXY introduces Pro Surf, an unstoppable line of swim and wetsuits designed to have your back through waves big and small.
The Importance of Protein for Surfers
How protein helps to power your performance and why we need it.
Kin – Ocean, Love and Connection
Kin is about the world we’ve inherited, the choices we can make, and what it looks like when we get things right.
Mindful Momentum: Energising Workout Programme
Make it a priority to slow down amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Be present during your workouts and connect with the energy flowing within you.
Steph Gilmore Moves to Rip Curl
Rip Curl has announced a groundbreaking signing with eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore.
Get Up And Surf Before Coffee
Dominique Klimek says get up, get out and save the coffee for later.
Johanne Defay Wins Rip Curl Pro
French surfer Johanne Defay beat Tyler Wright to win the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.
Breathwork For Anxiety and Surfing
Lucy Foster Perkins takes us through the benefits of breathwork.
Going Solo in Mexico
Evie Johnstone found the magic she was looking for on a solo surf trip to Mexico.
Laura Crane: Nazare My Journey
Take a look at Laura Crane’s journey as she surfs Europe’s big wave spot this winter.
MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal
MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal called back on, finals on standby…
Speedy Upper & Lower Body Programme
In this surf fitness roundup we prioritise Upper and Lower Body Workouts aimed at fortifying your strength for surfing. We’ve programmed six workouts, each 10 minutes long.
Lower Body for Surfers
Give this simple but effective 10 minute workout a go. Here Emilia is focussing on the lower body which is the power house of strength for good surfing meaning you’ll more control on the waves for turns and manoeuvres.
Breakfast
Braised Greens with Chickpeas & Eggs
50 MIN | SERVES 4
Super Simple Vegan Pancakes
15 MIN I SERVES 1
Crunchy Granola
20 MIN I SERVES 1
Apricot and Walnut Quinoa Porridge
25 MIN | SERVES 1
Breakfast Super Smoothie
10 MIN | SERVES 1
Mains
Simple Chickpea Dahl with Quinoa
2-3 portions I 35 minutes
Green Goddess Salad
Serves 1- 2 | Time: 15 mins
Tasty Sweet Potato Wraps
SERVES 2 | 25 MINS
Warm Cauliflower and Chick Pea Salad
4 Servings I 30 mins
Squash and Chickpea Curry
Serves 2 I 35-45 Mins
Sweet
Rainbow Fruit Platter
10 MIN | SERVES 1
Clementine Upside Down Cake
MAKES 1 CAKE | 1 HOUR
Apple Crumble Muffins
35 MIN | MAKES 12
Yoghurt Bark
25 MIN + OVERNIGHT FREEZE | SERVES 6
Baked Fruit Oat Bars
MAKES 10-12 SLICES
Snacks
Tasty Stuffed Avocado
10 MINS | SERVES 1
Healthy Easy Hummus
10 MINUTE | 4 SERVINGS
Red Cabbage Slaw
SERVES 2 | 10 MIN
Banana Breakfast Bars
MAKES 8 BARS | 30 MIN
Nut Butter, Berries and Cocoa Toast
5 MIN | SERVES 1
20 Minutes and under
Vegan Spring Rolls
20 MINUTES | MAKES 6-8
American Style Buckwheat Pancakes
20 Minutes Makes 8-10 pancakes
Ginger Tofu Noodle Bowl
Makes 4 servings
Super Stuffed Omelette
1 Serving I 10 min prep I 10 min cook time
Homemade Vegan Ricotta
10 mins plus soaking time
Meat Free
Tya Zebrowski is WSL Europe QS Champ
At just 14 years old, French surf prodigy Tya Zebrowski is crowned WSL Europe QS 2024/2025 Champion.
SurfGirl’s Summer Surf Guide
Three incredible summer surf destinations that cater to all levels of surfers: Cornwall, Morocco, and Portugal.
Evie’s Surf Trip Heaven and Hell
Evie Johnstone has travelled the world surfing and photographing, we get an insight into her world.
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.
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...
This is so inspiring:) It’s wonderful to read how surfing helped you become YOU again
Loved this workout! It made me feel strong. I did it once last week, and again this week. I plan…
Needed this guys, thank you so much. Really important read, no matter where you are in your life right now.…
so me!!
Digging deep