Surf News
Wavegarden has released the first photo of “The Cove,” the second generation of man-made wave technology. The artificial wave company headquartered in the Basque Country published a picture of what will be the new wave produced by Wavegarden. According to the developers, the new generation surf facility is capable of producing 1,000 ocean-like waves per […]
It’s a cult movie, and one of the first Hollywood productions to feature big wave surfing. The original “Point Break” was released in 1991, but it stood the test of time. For many movie fans, “Point Break” is one of the best surf-inspired flicks of all time. The film had it all; an irresistible blend […]
Are you afraid of heavy closeouts, white-water foam, getting caught inside, or deep water? Do you feel stressed when you observe a swell forming on the horizon? Learn how to overcome cymophobia, the fear of waves. Surfing big waves can be too much for our brain to handle. But, in exceptional cases, the mere act […]
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 […]
Billabong, Vissla, and Slater Designs were the grand winners of the 14th Annual SIMA Awards, held in Silverado, California. The event organized by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) awarded the best products, marketing campaigns, and brands of the year 2016. There was a total of 75 nominees distributed by 15 categories. Billabong, the surf […]
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 […]
“On any day of the year, it’s summer somewhere in the world.” Everything about “The Endless Summer” is perfect. The motto, the movie title, the promotional posters, the soundtrack, the narration, and the waves. Here’s everything you need to know about Bruce Brown’s ultimate surfing movie. Can you imagine the world without DVDs, smartphones, internet […]