SurfGirl News
WSL Announces 2025 CT Schedule
Abu Dhabi Added, Snapper Rocks, Lower Trestles, and Jeffreys Bay return to the CT in 2025.
New Film: Maya and the Wave
Maya Gabeira and her story of near drowning at Nazare and then a comeback to becoming the first female surfer honoured with a Guinness World Record.
Rip Curl GromSearch Online Has Begun
One boy’s and one girl’s video will be selected, and the winners will earn a spot in the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. Steph Gilmore is one of the judges.
Fins And What They’re About
We uncover the mysterious world of surf fins.
Surf Focussed Workout Programme
Here’s a surf specific workout programme designed to get you powered up for surfing.
Improve Your Eating Habits
Eat well to nourish your body, that’s going to help you get energised.
Progressive Surf HIIT Workout Series
This week we have a Progressive Workout Series, which will get harder as you get stronger. 30 minutes of surf-specific muscular strength and endurance training, focusing on challenging and improving our on-land surf fitness, which will have you surfing longer and with more power!
Surfing and Mental Health
Last month Evie Johnstone spent a day at a Heads Above The Waves with the focus on the benefits of surfing.
SurfGirl Recommends | Autumn
With only the best essentials to grip the trails, take on the surf, and stay balanced – enjoy our recommended pin drops for yoga, surfing, and coastal path strolls.
Foundations to Surf Workout Programme
Surfing is physically demanding, requiring strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Here we take a look at workouts to help you with your overall fitness and strength for surfing.
Rip Curl GromSearch 2024
Results of the European Final in Anglet
Tya & Lukas Win Night Surf Comp
Tya Zebrowski and Lukas Skinner Win Caraïbos Surf de Nuit Anglet presented by Rip Curl.
September Sessions Workout Programme
It’s September which usually means waves and warmer water so we need to keep up our surf fitness to enable us to surf as much as possible this month. Let’s do it!
Caity Simmers is 2024 World Champ
Caity Simmers claims maiden World Title, becomes surfing’s youngest WSL World Champion.
Tips: Dealing with Anxiety in the Sea
Struggling with fear and anxiety in the surf? Surf Confidence Coach Danni Unway suggests techniques which will help you to calm yourself and how to shift your mindset to bring joy to your surfing.
Brisa Hennessy’s World Title Journey
Brisa’s recipe for success going into this weekend’s WSL final.
Meet Surf Confidence Coach Danni Unway
Danni Unway is a Surf Confidence Coach, we find out what that means and how it can help you navigate the roller coaster of surfing.
Make Way: A Change in Surf Culture
Make Way is a film about tackling the issue of male dominance and celebrating women in surfing.
WSL Finals Lowdown
The 2024 World Champions will be decided at the Lexus WSL Finals at Trestles. Here’s everything you need to know.
Point Of Change / Documentary
Stumbling across the ‘perfect wave’, two surfers start a chain reaction of unintended consequences.
Dynamic Training Workout Programme
Incorporating Dynamic Training workouts into your regime will help you to develop strength, agility, balance and endurance to improve your performance in the ocean.
Get Strong to Overcome Fear
From taking the drop, to paddling out in big surf, here’s how being physically and mentally strong will help you control your fear of surfing.
Absolute Abs
25 MINUTES Absolute Abs A strong core helps stabilize your body, allowing you to move in any direction with proper balance, and preventing falls by supporting your body… a must for surfing! Absolute Abs will set your core on fire as Heather takes you through a series...
Top 6 Après Surf Bars
From rustic beach shacks with stunning ocean views to chic, modern venues offering the local catch and cool cocktails, these bars capture the essence of après surf. Hang out with fellow surfers, enjoy live music as the sun sets, or simply soak in the laid-back beach vibes. We’ve handpicked these après-surf spots so you don’t have to.
SurfGirl Art Comp: Calling all artists!
Enter SurfGirl’s Surf Art Competition to win our featured artist spot.
March for Clean Water
March for Clean Water, Sat 26th of October 2024, Parliament Square London.
Changing Lives Through Surf
The first episode focuses on Women Make Waves, empowering women in the Solomon Islands.
Strength and Power Workout Programme
The programme is tailored to enhance both strength, cardiovascular endurance and mobility, preparing you for the demands of surfing and get you back into surfing shape.
O’Neill Rookie Rippers
The third season of the O’Neill Rookie Rippers social media comp is back on.
Reef x Heads Above The Waves Surf Experience
Reef 40th event encouraging people to spend time in and around water to improve their mental wellbeing.
Highlights Day 2: Surfing Boardmasters 2024
Day two at Fistral saw the start of the Wild West Jerky Longboard Pro and the Boardmasters Junior Open.
Highlights Day 1: Surfing Boardmasters 2024
Watch the Boardmasters highlights from the first day of the surf competition at Fistral Beach, Cornwall.
Caroline Marks Wins at Olympics
Caroline Marks and wins Gold Medal at Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Team USA.
Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2024 Trials
Top Six Indonesian Athletes Set To Compete in The Main Event
Weights for Surfing Workout Programme
Tried using weights in your workouts but need a little bit more focus? Try this workout.
Frothin’ with Laure Mayer
Laure Mayer, free surfer and designer from Basque Country, living in Australia
How to Spot a Good Wave
Wave knowledge is king when it comes to surfing, so how can you spot a good one?
Total Body Strength & Endurance Workout
Try this all round 30 minute workout with Tee to boost your surf strength and stay in the water for longer.
Kasey West – Beginner to Intermediate Surfer
Kasey West’s journey on going from beginning to winner in surfing.
The Endurance Edition Workout Programme
This endurance workout programs is designed specifically for surfers to enhance their stamina, strength and overall surfing performance.
