Ocean State of Mind
Being by the sea and in the ocean makes us happy.
Rip Currents and Surf Safely
The ocean can be dangerous at times so here’s our safety tips.
The Edit: What’s Caught Our Eye?
A monthly round-up of what’s going on and coming up, read on for what’s happening in March.
Warm Cauliflower and Chick Pea Salad
4 Servings I 30 mins
The Physics of Noseriding
We interview with Lauren Hill and Maala Slabb on their new film about how wave, surfboard and surfer come together for surfing’s fluid dance.
Rip Curl Pro Search Taghazout
Yolanda Hopkins and Kauli Vaast claim 2023 QS 3,000 Rip Curl Pro Search Taghazout Bay titles.
Discover Your Inner Peace
Create some calm to help you to relax, plus DIY massage.
Lola Mignot New Film Project
Lola Mignot features in this gorgeous new film by Oscar Valencia.
Surfing with Chronic Illness
How Kristin Meek learnt not to live in fear and started to surf again.
Adventures with Malia Manuel
A stunning visual tale with Malia, surfing her way around the globe.
Lorde announced for Boardmasters
Lorde is the Friday night headliner plus 120+ acts join the line-up in a second wave reveal for Boardmasters.
Pick-Me-Up Immune Booster Foods
What we should eat to keep our immune systems functioning well.
Molly Picklum Wins Hurley Pro
Molly wins at Sunset Beach and ties Carissa for No. 1 spot.
Squash and Chickpea Curry
Serves 2 I 35-45 Mins
Stephanie Gilmore in Golden Fruit
Enjoy the ride in ‘Golden Fruit’ with one of the most fluid surfers on the planet, Steph Gilmore.
Laura Crane Takes on The Cribbar
Laura Crane gives the Cribbar, Newquay’s rarely breaking big wave a go.
Carissa Wins Billabong Pro
Carissa Moore reigns supreme at the Billabong Pro Pipeline.
Pure Energy Balls
MAKES 12 | 15 MIN
9 Valentines Gifts For Yourself
Valentine’s Day is coming, so why not treat yourself?
High Energy Core and Tone
This workout with Tehillah McGuinness is all about strengthening your core.
The North Sea Is Calling
We take a look at surf in the Netherlands with resident surfer, Yvonne Hoffmann.
Alys Gets Rip Curl Sponsorship
Alys Barton, 18, has just received a sponsorship deal with Rip Curl and she’s stoked.
The Edit for February
Here’s our roundup of things that have caught our eye for February.
Winter Surf Tips and Motivation
With a positive attitude and right equipment, surfing in winter can be an empowering experience.
Surfing England 2023 Dates
Surfing England announce event dates for 2023.
Ease Your Way Through Winter
Summer seems a long way off, so here’s some tips on making things a bit easier on yourself.
‘New Beginnings’ Yoga: Part Four
As we’ve built up strength and flexibility over the series with Issey, this final flow is more up tempo than the previous videos. If you like your yoga a bit faster and more dynamic, this one is for you.
Expectations vs Reality
We all surf better in our heads than in reality.
3 Woman and The Sea
The story of three inspirational women taking on the biggest waves in the world and the depths of the ocean.
Spinach, Feta and Walnut Omelette
10 MINS | SERVES 1
Top Spring Surf Trips For 2023
Escape the mundane, seek out some sun and get your surf mojo back before summer hits with a spring surf trip.
Frankie:) A Portrait of Frankie Harrer
Frankie Harrer is throwing it down as one of the most barrelled mums?
Eddie Aikau Invitational
Female surfers surfed heats with the men for the first time at the Eddie Aikau.
Bella Bunce: A Beautiful Ride
We chat with photographer Bella Bunce.
Sweat with Heather: Week Four
Welcome to your final workout of these sweat-sesh programmes. This is the hardest workout of the ’Sweat with Heather’ series.
‘New Beginnings’ Yoga: Part Three
Welcome to the ’New Beginning’s series of yoga flows with Issey. As you continue your four week programme, the yoga classes will become progressively harder. So move your way through the series, before you challenge yourself with the last high energy flow.
The Fierro Sisters: Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes at the Vans Pipe Masters with the Fierro sisters alongside day-to-day life in Tahiti.
Waves Of Winter Photo Comp
Win £150 & feature in some epic publications with The North Devon World Surfing Reserve and Saltrock.
2023 WSL Championship Tour
Here’s the updates for the new World Surf League Championship Tour beginning on January 29th.
Rosehip & Ginger Tea
1 Serving 10 Mins
The Queen of Pipe, Moana Jones Wong
Moana Jones Wong on an insane Pipeline bomb, right after her heat ended at the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout.
Sweat with Heather: Week Three
The penultimate sweat session with Heather and we are getting progressively harder, so let’s smash this session!
‘New Beginnings’ Yoga: Part Two
Welcome to the ’New Beginning’s series of yoga flows with Issey. As you continue your four week programme, the yoga classes will become progressively harder.
The January Edit
Check out The Edit for what’s on our radar this January.
Sweat, Suffering and Joy – A Fitness Journey
Beth Franklin gives us the lowdown on her journey back to fitness this January.
Join the SurfGirl Community Surf Chat
Get involved and join in with our new Surf Chat conversation.
Why Fitness is So Good For Surfing
Commit to fitness to get mentally and physically stronger for surfing.
Riding the Rhythms Surf Project
Margaux Moses talks about her new project, a surf film shot in New Jersey.
Sweat with Heather: Week Two
The second instalment of ’Sweat with Heather’ and we’re ramping things up a notch with this workout.
Eat Balanced and Say No to Diets
Avoid ‘New Year, New You” diets, proper food choices are the way to a healthy eating.
Kick Start A Fitness Reboot
Begin with a healthy detox for 2023 and kickstart a new year routine.
Get Off Comfort Food for Good Energy
Swop comfort food for a more healthy diet to keep you energised for surfing
The Travel Hub: Morocco
Visit this surfers favourite for a winter escape with plenty of surf, sun and culture.
Sweat with Heather: Week One
Kicking off the ‘Back to Fitness’ Challenge is ‘Sweat with Heather’, a four-part programme to get you super fit. Let’s do it!
Get Fit for 2023: Back to Fitness Programme
New daily fitness workouts for January!
Healthy Eating During Exercise
Athletes take their food consumption seriously, so we should take a leaf out of their book too.
Why Meal Planners Work
How to organise meals and be healthier with our 7-day meal planner.
Food is Fuel: Calorie Myth Busting
Myth busting facts about calories, they’re not a monster they’re a unit of energy.
Full Body Blast
Great for when you’re short on time, this quick and effective 10 minute body blast with Tee.
Lemon and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
SERVES 2 | 30 MINS
2022 ISA World Para Surfing Games
All the good vibes on the 2022 ISA World Para Surfing Games.
Follow The Sun Travel Guide
Surf trips for the sun seekers, it’s time to book your next surf adventure.
SurfGirl Winter Movie Night PT II
This week it’s time for the surf bangers, so hit the sofa and take a look at Part II of our movie roundups.
2023 WSL Championship Tour
2023 WSL Championship Tour Competitors Confirmed and Ready for Season Start in January
Relax + Restore Yin Yoga
Relax your way into this restorative Yin Yoga Flow with Issey.
Wave Project London
Changing young lives with surf therapy – The Wave Project London, supported by dryrobe®
Historic Para Surfing World Championships
USA wins unprecedented third Para Surfing Teams World Championships.
Ginger Kombucha Cocktail
If you feel that drinks contain too much sugar and you need a lighter, healthier cocktail, try this one.
Warming Cacao Drink
This is a lovely warm, drink to get you energised for cold days.
Coldwater and Open-Water swimming
We dip our toe into the world of open-water swimming.
Marisol Godinez’s Second Wave
The Santa Cruz-based artist and changemaker on becoming a surfer and board designer in midlife.
Glide with Josie Prendergast
Slide and glide with one of the finest, Josie Prendergast.
Meet ’The Long Jade’
Introducing Kintana’s first entirely Neoprene free wetsuit
Mini Spiced Parsnip and Pear Bundt Cakes
Makes 10 mini bundts or cupcakes.
3 Part Surf Fitness Programme
Tee takes us through a three part series with a 10 minute round up for ultimate surf fitness.
SurfGirl Winter Movie Night
Fed up with the same old Christmas movies? Check out these adventurous films.
Sick Of Sewage: SAS Report
New report shows evidence of illegal ‘dry spills’ into UK rivers and seas.
Coco Ho – Fitness, Fun and Good Times
Life after the Tour with Coco Ho, as we talk all things surfing and fitness.
How to Improve your Paddle Technique
Tips to paddle quickly and effectively so you get more waves.
Green Mac and Cheese
45 minutes I Serves 4
Hearty Vegetable and Lentil Curry
Serves 4 I 15 mins prep I 35 mins
Easy Breezy Broccoli Omelette Bake
Serves 2 I 25 mins
5 Places to Surf with Dolphins
If you’re keen to up your chances of an encounter, here are some destinations to head to for a little surf….
SurfGirl Best Christmas Gifts Guide
If you’re Christmas shopping for the surfer and beach lover in your life, you’ve come to the right place.
Meet Sally Harris of Groundswell
SurfGirl catches up with Scottish pioneer Sally Harris from Groundswell Scotland
Cosy Pumpkin Soup
Serves 4 I Prep 10 mins I Cook 30 mins
In Search of Cornish Gold
A short story about having fun when the conditions aren’t that great.
Wintertime Surf Essentials
Combat cold weather with these winter surf essentials for our chilly months ahead.
Easy Brunch Shakshuka
25 MINS | SERVES 2-3
Taking Off and Dropping In
To catch and surf any wave, you must first master the takeoff and drop in.
SurfGirl Winter Wetsuit Guide 2022
We’ve got the lowdown on all the best winter wetsuits for this season.
Paddling, Pop-Ups and Proper Stance
Stephanie Gilmore gives us a lesson on popping up, paddling and stance.
Steph Gr8est Surfer of All Time
The new 8 x world champ Steph Gilmore tells us how much it all means to her.
How To Trim and Go Faster
Let’s look at trimming and how to generate speed along the wave.
LSFF Shorties Go Live, Vote Now!
Check out the longlisted female-focussed entries and cast your votes.
Yogi Surfer – Luxury Moroccan Surf Trip
Treat yourself to the Yogi Surf boutique hotel for great surf and a luxury stay.
Start Your Day Well
Wake up your body and ease your way into the day with these workouts and healthy meals.
Upper Body Surf Strength Workout
This high energy workout is designed to improve our upper body strength and stamina.
Wholesome Veggie & Chickpea Soup
45 mins | 6 Servings
Team England Adaptive / Para Surfers Announced
Support these legends as they head to 2022 ISA World Para Surfing Championships in December.
Breakfast
Mains
Veggie Noodle Soup
20 MIN | SERVES 2
Sweet
Snacks
20 Minutes and under
Meat Free
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:
Awesome tips, thank you!!
A lot of great books here! I would LOVE to start reading more fiction about surfer characters. Also, Soul Surfer…
Thank you for the amazing support as always and everything you do to promote and encourage women’s surfing
Dear Surf Girl, I thought of this yesterday while on my lunch break walking around Stuttgart. It was before I…
Surfing has helped me get through grief and depression saving my life! I once thought life was not worth living.…