Surfing

Our Predictions for 2026 World Title

We can’t wait for the World Tour to start again and with a great mix of young surfers and tour veterans returning to the fold, it’s going to be an amazing season.

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Surf Forever

Gillian Bowman thought the experience of surfing was so amazing that she wants to do it forever! Here is her story…

Surfboard Bags

Which bag is right for you? Here we look at day-to-day, storage and travel.

Billabong Surf House Tour

Love looking around other people’s houses? Then check out the Billabong House on the North Shore, definitely got beach house envy!

Design Guide : Tail Shapes

Would you like to know more about different board design? Start with understanding tail shapes here …

Big Spring Beach Clean 2015

Surfers Against Sewage is calling for community volunteers to lead Big Spring Beach Cleans. Get involved!!!

What lies beneath …

Lots of plastic! Help Bali clean up its act and sign the ‘Bye Bye Plastic Bags’ petition.

A Choice of Two Wetsuits

Michelle Forsbrey’s unusual choice of wetsuit ended up being one of the best decisions she has made to date.

Waves Explained.

Understanding how waves are formed and getting in the water when the conditions are right for your ability.

Good News for the Wave Project

The Wave Project Summer Surf Challenge for disabled people will continue for the next three years thanks to funding from city insurance firm Amlin.

Build Your Own with Otter Surfboards

Canadians Kim and Shelby embarked on a course to build a surfboard of their dreams at the Otter Surfboards Shaping Sessions. Here’s how they got on.




  • 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
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  • Total Body Tension Release Yoga
    Stretch your whole body, unwind and let go of stress. Begin with a breathing technique that will help you focus, relax and slow down, Then enjoy a gentle warm up flow through cat cow, toe squat, standing forward folds and big arm circles. You’ll focus on your breath as you open your shoulders, hamstrings, back, hips and feet. This is followed by a steady vinyasa sequence that includes low lunge and lizard variations. Finally slow down completely with restful seated forward folds.