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.
SurfGirl Issue 82: A Life Less Ordinary
From the shores of Peru to the waves of Portugal, we’re shining a light on those who live in rhythm with the sea.
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.
Spring Diet: From Heavy to Healthy
Revamp your diet for leaner, healthier meals now spring is here. Bring on the greens!
Laura Crane: Resilience
After two years of chasing giants, Laura Crane knows what resilience really means. Watch her short film, it’s really inspiring.
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.
Surfing New Breaks Abroad
Surfing solo and surfing new breaks abroad can be a daunting experience, so here’s some tips on how to get rid of the butterflies and enjoy your surf.
Surf School Directory
Surf schools in the UK & Ireland to learn, improve and elevate your surfing to the next level.
Day of Dreams: Butterflies in the Line up
A glorious day shared with beautiful blue butterflies in the line up with Australian surf photographer Tracy Naughton.
Our Favourite Family Surf Holidays
Groms on tour: Find your next epic family surf mission.
Boardmasters Day Tickets On Sale
Boardmasters’ day tickets are going on sale today, don’t miss out.
SURF! National Maritime Museum
The SURF! Exhibition has opened at National Maritime Museum Cornwall – a major new exhibition exploring the history and cultural impact of surfing in Cornwall.
Dani’s Pilates Power Flow Part 2
Join Dani for Part 2 of her 25 minute Pilates Power Flow Series.
Caroline Marks Wins Pro Portugal
Caroline Marks wins the 2025 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal in a tight final against Gabriela Bryan.
Surf Girl Recommends
With the right gear, this is the perfect time to get back in the ocean and surf!
Energising Trail Mix
Trail mix is a delicious, easy snack to make and good for a post surf or workout energy boost.
The Surfing Long Game
Surfing is rewarding because of the time you put into it and that takes patience.
Pilates for Surfers with Alex
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.
Pilates Power Flow with Dani: Part I
Try this 25 minute Pilates Power Flow with Dani. Pilates is great for surfing because it helps build core strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
Rip Curl and Tya Zebrowski
Euro super grom, Tya Zebrowski, has just extended her contract with Rip Curl until 2028.
International Women’s Day
For the team at SurfGirl, the sea isn’t just a backdrop—it’s at the heart of everything we do.
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
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.
Fermented Veggies Recipe
Fermented vegetables are a functional food that really supports your wellbeing, they’re highly nutritious and offer several health benefits due to their unique fermentation process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soup Season: The Perfect Winter Refuel
Soup season is here. Soup more than just food, it’s the perfect way to refuel after a winter’s surf or a chilly walk on the beach.
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.
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.
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.
8 Nutritious On-the-Go Snacks for Busy People
It’s not always easy to eat properly when you’re rushing around but if you can swop sports drinks, crisps and chocolate bars for healthier alternatives it will help with energy levels.
14 Day Surf Fitness Challenge
Get involved in our challenge and get surf fit for 2025
Total Body Boost with Claire
Claire will guide you through a session designed to engage all your muscles while improving strength, balance, and stability.
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.
Rich Mushroom Soup
Mushrooms are high in protein essential B vitamins, full of antioxidants and provide a rich, savoury flavour.
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.
Roasted Spicy Chickpeas
Chickpeas are high in protein, fibre, and complex carbs for sustained energy.
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.
Alternative Christmas Drinks
For some opening a bottle of Baileys is the beginning of the festive season. However if you find that certain drinks at Christmas are too sweet and you’re looking for an alternative, we’ve some suggestions.
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.
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.
Breakfast
Breakfast Super Smoothie
10 MIN | SERVES 1
Bircher Muesli Breakfast
5 MIN/ PREP OVERNIGHT | SERVES 2
Healthy Buddha Bowl Recipe
25 MIN | SERVES 1
Overnight Oats Recipe
5 MIN/PREP OVERNIGHT | SERVES 1
Mains
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
Lemon and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
SERVES 2 | 30 MINS
Green Mac and Cheese
45 minutes I Serves 4
Sweet
Pastéis De Nata
1.5 HOURS | MAKES 24
No Added Sugar Strawberry Roll-Up Bites Recipe
PREP 10 MIN | COOK 3 HOURS | SERVES 8
Best (Healthy!) Banana Bread Recipe
1 HOUR | MAKES 1 TRAY
Snacks
Nut Butter, Berries and Cocoa Toast
5 MIN | SERVES 1
Smashed Peas on Toast
10 MIN I SERVES 1
Beetroot Dip
10 MIN | SERVES 1-2
Get Up and Go Energy Balls
10 MIN | 1 HOUR PREP | MAKES 1 TRAY
Focaccia Bread
MAKES 1 | 2 HOURS
20 Minutes and under
Green Goddess Salad
Serves 1- 2 | Time: 15 mins
Warm Cauliflower and Chick Pea Salad
4 Servings I 30 mins
Spinach, Feta and Walnut Omelette
10 MINS | SERVES 1
Good For You Miso Soup
10 MINUTES | SERVES 1
Super Summer Salad
20 minutes | Serves 4
Meat Free
2026 English National Champions
Under-16 and Under-18 English National Champs battled it out for an unforgettable day of competition at the Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Championships.
Connect With Your Deep Core Pilates Workout
Warm up your deep core before you hit the surf with the latest workout with Swedish Pilates instructor Malin Gustavsson.
It’s a slower workout than Malin’s other workouts, for more controlled activation rather than intensity.
Jack Johnson’s SURFILMUSIC
From Pipeline wipeout to platinum records, the untold surf story behind Jack Johnson.
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.
A good surfer knows what, "If you're not part of the solution don't be part of the problem!", means. And…
This is a blissful workout- it left me feeling like I woke up my muscles and got a massage at…
This Pilates session with Malin is great. Excellent verbal commands, notes on safety aspects to work what we have to…
Awesome tips, thank you!!
A lot of great books here! I would LOVE to start reading more fiction about surfer characters. Also, Soul Surfer…