Surfing
Summer Wetsuit Guide 2023
At last surfers’ fave time of the year is here as we check out all the summer wetsuits.
Win a Spot on Women of the Wave Surf Day
Sign up with your friend to be part of this unique O’Neill surf experience.
Part 2: Paddling the Correct Way
Tips for the proper technique for paddling into a wave Part 2, plus other common problems surfers face.
Queen of the North Sea
Meet Eva de Koning who set up a cool comp on the Dutch coast.
How Learning to Surf Became a Medicine
How Lucy Spotts tackled her depression by learning to surf and top tips for surf progression.
Embrace The Cold and Surf More
If cold water surfing feels daunting, then here’s some tips to motivate you.
IWD23 Women Pushing Boundaries
For IWD23 we take a look at the surfers who inspire the SurfGirl Team.
Saunton Surf Sisters IWD 23
Saunton Surf Sisters are calling on surfers to get involved with IWD Paddle Out 2023.
Rip Currents and Surf Safely
The ocean can be dangerous at times so here’s our safety tips.
Laura Crane Takes on The Cribbar
Laura Crane gives the Cribbar, Newquay’s rarely breaking big wave a go.
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.
Expectations vs Reality
We all surf better in our heads than in reality.
Why Fitness is So Good For Surfing
Commit to fitness to get mentally and physically stronger for surfing.
How to Improve your Paddle Technique
Tips to paddle quickly and effectively so you get more waves.
In Search of Cornish Gold
A short story about having fun when the conditions aren’t that great.
Taking Off and Dropping In
To catch and surf any wave, you must first master the takeoff and drop in.
Paddling, Pop-Ups and Proper Stance
Stephanie Gilmore gives us a lesson on popping up, paddling and stance.
How To Trim and Go Faster
Let’s look at trimming and how to generate speed along the wave.
Everything You Need to Know About Boards
What does all the surfboard jargon mean? Find out here.
Introducing Gather & Glide
Allanah and Sam at Gather & Glide gives us some surf tips.
Stephanie Gilmore Wins Record-setting Eighth Surfing World Title
A historic day for Gilmore marked her eighth World Title, making her the winningest women’s surfer in the sport
Brisa: The Road to the World Championship
Beth Franklin interviews Top 5 World Champ contender Brisa Hennessy
The Glide: Longboard Lowdown
Here’s the lowdown on longboarding and our top 5 longboard waves.
Why You Should Go To A Surf School
Take your surfing to the next level and book yourself into surf school.
Dropping In On A Shortboard
The low down on how to make the drop on a shortboard.
Erin Brooks Puts on Historic Performance
15 year old Erin Brooks puts on historic performance at Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Finals.
Breaking Boundaries with Vaimiti
Viamiti is a passionate longboarder, despite having Teahupoo as her local break.
Young, Female and Competitive
SurfGirl speaks to two up-and-coming UK surfers to find out what life is like as a competition surfer.
Tatiana Weston-Webb Wins Corona Open
Weston-Webb Earns Second CT Win for 2022
Learn How To Duck Dive
It’s not easy to learn but master duck diving and getting out back will be a lot easier.
Surfing As Surf Therapy
How surfing can benefit your mental health.
2022 English Adaptive Champions
2022 English Adaptive Champions crowned at The Wave, Bristol
Kassia, Leah & Salty Sensations
The super talented Kassia Meador and Leah Dawson head to Ireland.
Yvette Curtis, Making a Change
Yvette Curtis is on a mission to make surfing more accessible for all women and girls.
How to Feel More Confident In and Out of the Surf
It’s time to stop with the negative vibes and be more surf confident.
Second Hand Stoke
Rebecca Hawkey found the viewfinder ignited her love for surfing.
Making Waves with Tia Blanco
Tia is in the media headlines lately but this pro surfer is so more than just media hype.
G-Land Comes to Life
G-Land comes to life for opening day of Quiksilver/ROXY Pro.
Team England Juniors Training
The future of English surfing – supported by dryrobe®
Meet Adaptive Surfer Zoe Smith
Zoe Smith is an amputee surfer who’s overcome challenges to compete.
Summer Adventure Kit List
Here’s what to pack in your summer adventure kit…
Buying A New Wetsuit Tips
Surf Instructor Elaine and Rosie from SurfGirl discuss wetsuit buying tips.
Isabella Gomez is Riding High
Izzi is making strides in women’s big wave surfing.
Beach Breaks vs Reefs
What is the difference between surfing the two? Find out more here.
How To Get Back Into A Surf Routine
If you’ve taken a break then it’s time to get back on it.
How to Wax Your Surfboard
Show your board some love by giving it a good clean up.
‘No Surf Days’ Can Be Your Friend
Time out from surfing can be tough, so here are ways to make the most of them and improve your surfing
Manoeuvres Masterclass
Surf coach Allanah Brown takes us through those important steps to performing manoeuvres.
IWD Paddle Out For North Devon Surfers
North Devon surfers paddled out for IWD2022.
Victoria Vergara Joins the Rip Curl Team
Victoria Vergara, icon of women’s longboarding, joins the Rip Curl team.
Nasima, First Bengali Female Surfer
Celebrating IWD and the #BreakTheBias theme with the story of a little girl’s dream of riding the waves.
Tatiana Claims WSL Victory
Tatiana Weston Webb has won the MEO Portugal Pro.
Brisa Hennessy Wins Hurley Pro
The Costa Rican surfer takes her first CT victory at Sunset Beach, Hawaii.
Rookies Dominate Hurley Pro
Rookies Eliminate WSL Champions Gilmore, Moore and Wright at Hurley Pro Sunset Beach
Pushing Past The Surf Fear
Katie Davey Dalsgaard is a writer, surfer and lover of the sea. Read her story here.
Hurley Pro Sunset Beach 11-23 Feb
Hurley Pro Sunset Beach presented by SHISEIDO holding period opens February 11
The Wild One, Moana Jones Wong
Wildcard Moana Jones Wong Wins Billabong Pro Pipeline, and makes history.
Coachella Valley Wavegarden
Wavegarden set to arrive in North America, bringing world-class waves to Coachella
Surf Icon Joyce Hoffman Honoured
International Surf Icon Joyce Hoffman Honoured with Life-Size Bronze Statue in Dana Point’s Watermen’s Plaza
