Hizunome Bettero has taken out the inaugural Jack’s Surfboards Pro, in Huntington Beach, California. The Brazilian pro surfer defeated Arashi Kato in three-to-four-foot waves. Bettero, who has been a Qualifying Series warrior for over a decade, used his experience to claim his first-ever event. The athlete from Ubatuba unleashed his efficient frontside carves and aerial […]
In an unprecedented move, the World Surf League (WSL) has announced the decision to modify the name of surfing’s pro tour to World Surfing League (WSL). The WSL says that the $5.5 million investment in the rebranding process will drastically increase the sport’s popularity in landlocked countries, and will help boost the number of live […]
Duke Kahanamoku is widely recognized as the father of modern surfing. He is the ultimate beach boy and, for many, the “Big Kahuna” is the most influential surfer of all time. Not only he boosted surfing in his Hawaiian Islands, but he was also one of the first to promote wave riding in Australia and California. […]
Competitive surfing can be divided into five different eras. From crowning the first world champion in 1964 until now, there have been several tours, spanning from 1964 to present day. The history of surfing is also made of champions. Athletes who, in a judge-based action sport, surfed better than their opponents in the decisive heat. […]
The World Surf League (WSL) announced the list of nominees for the 2017 Big Wave Awards. The competition will deliver $350,000 in prize money to the winners of the following categories: “Ride of the Year,” “Paddle Award,” “Biggest Wave,” “Men’s Overall Performance,” “Women’s Overall Performance,” “Tube of the Year,” and “Wipeout of the Year.” The […]
Surfers have always smoked cannabis to enhance the wave riding experience and the connection with the ocean. But the flipside of relaxation might make you think twice before lighting a pre-surf marijuana joint. In theory, you don’t need to smoke pot to experience the thrill of surfing at its purest form. If you need an […]
What is the definition of swell? What are the parts of a wave? What the most important surf forecasting terms? How do you name the highest part of a wave? Surf science has its own expressions. That is why we’ve decided to “translate” some of the most relevant wave terms. Surf forecasting is the art […]
Tides are an interactive combination of forces between the Earth, the moon, and the sun. They have several impacts on the shoreline, and in human activity. Tide prediction allows surfers to choose the best time of the day to catch waves, fishermen to plan their activities, and cargo ships to transport large items as they […]
David Langer says that on January 10, 2014, “a single moment on a single wave changed his life forever.” That moment was a beautiful barrel, and the wave was Jaws/Peahi. Today, the big wave surfer lives and breathes Nazaré. The Californian fell in love with Praia do Norte, and the Portuguese fishing town adopted him […]
Travel posters have always invited us to discover dream destinations. Take a look at some of the most appealing art prints inspired by surfing in Hawaii. The first colorful ads promoting flights to Waikiki, Honolulu, and the volcanic islands emerged in the 1920s and, since then, brands made sure consumers got the message. The first […]