The swell period is one of the most underestimated surf forecasting variables checked by surfers. The quality of the waves largely depend on the time between sets. The amount of time it takes for two successive wave crests to pass through a determined point is called swell period or wave interval. The swell period is […]

The Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) will be the biggest grassroots, boardriders event series in Australian surfing history. Surfing Australia has announced the Be the Influence Australian Boardriders Battle, a competition involving more than 100 of Australia’s best boardriding clubs in seven State qualifying rounds. The two-day National Final will gather 16 clubs, on the Australia […]

Allan Byrne, a New Zealand surfing legend, has suffered a motorcycle accident in Indonesia and fights for life in a Bali hospital. Byrne, 62, slipped into a coma and is now on life-support. He was expected to competed in the Masters division, at the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang, when an accident fractured his skull. […]

Dungeons, South Africa’s best known big wave spot, has awakened with the swell peaking on 5.4 meters, at 19 second. The 5th August 2013 will stay in the memory of many South African chargers, plus Hawaiians John John Florence and Albee Layer. Dungeons has delivered an incredible day of big wave surfing, in super glassy […]

Nic Von Rupp has nailed the first Pawa Tube Fest, in Pascuales, Mexico. The Portuguese surfer has showed an amazing overall performance and defeated some of the worlds best tube riders to claim the inaugural Pawa Tube Fest. “It has been a really tough week and I am so stoked to come out as the winner. […]

The flame of Andre Paskowski will always burn, along with his outstanding contributions to the world of windsurfing. The German rider from Hamburg has entered the gallery of water sports legends. The world is mourning the loss of the blond boy. The PWA World Tour held a tribute to Andre as the Tenerife World Cup […]

The 2013 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational is ready to be given green light to go. The official event status is “High Alert”. The 32 invited surfers – 16 of Indonesia’s best and 16 of the world’s top tube riders – are all currently standing by on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, waiting for the swell. A large […]

Malia Manuel has stolen the Ford Supergirl Pro over fellow ASP WCT campaigner Paige Hareb, in peaky three-to-five foot waves in Oceanside, California. Manuel led the Ford Supergirl Pro throughout the event’s entirety, owning the top scores of each round while progressing to the final. The Hawaiian’s dominance would continue while securing the major victory, […]

Nomme Mignot and Johanne Defay have conquered the inaugural Gijon Pro Junior, at the secondary location of Salinas, in Spain. Mignot, 16, explored the long lefthanders on offer at high tide, in the final heat against Miguel Blanco, Jorgann Couzinet and Ugo Robin. “I’m so happy right now, it’s my second final and first big […]

Frosty Hesson, one of Mavericks’ big wave surfing pioneers, has shared a collection of quotes and sayings that might change your life for good. Inspirational quotes and motivational quotes can change lives or help us follow our dreams. Surfing is part of life, and we can learn a lot from the sport’s most relevant personalities. […]