Brazilian big wave specialist Maya Gabeira may have surfed the largest wave ever by a female surfer in Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. The first analysis indicates that Gabeira could have ridden an 80-foot (24 meters) wave. But, as always in this particular surf break, it’s not easy to assess the size of the liquid […]
At which stage of surfing are you right now? How good is your surfing? What do you need to get to the next level? How would you rate your surfing skills? What should you focus on as a surfer? Your answers to all these questions may be biased, but it’s important to ask them so […]
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How are the waves today? Learn the basics of a surf report, and take note of what to check to know if the surf is coming to you in the next days. The knowledge of the fundamental variables of surf forecasting is key to making good calls when it comes to choosing where and when […]
Australia’s first public wave pool will open at the Sydney Olympic Park. Urbnsurf announced that the company’s application has been approved by the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment. As a result, the most populous city in Australia will debut the country’s first artificial wave park in summer 2019.
Finn McGill and Vahine Fierro claimed the 2017 World Surf League (WSL) World Junior Championship at Bombo Beach, New South Wales, Australia. The final day of competition got underway in wind-affected three-to-four-foot surf and crowned two new future stars of the sport. In the Men’s final, McGill put an end to a less favorable cycle […]
American big wave surfer Nic Lamb has taken out the 12th edition of the Punta Galea Challenge, held in Bilbao, Spain. Despite losing the World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) status, the iconic event got underway in spectacular conditions and surrounded by thousands of surfing fans. With waves breaking in the 18-foot range, […]
SurferToday has officially named the “Athletes of the Year 2017.” 2017 has been the year of evolution. The winners of the SurferToday’s “Athletes of the Year” award have all pushed the boundaries of water sports to a whole new level and helped develop their disciplines. Their creativity, their passion for their game, attention to detail […]
More athletes than ever are sticking up for animals by going vegan, speaking out against cruelty, and more. And peta2, PETA’s youth division, is recognizing these bold forces for animal rights in its 12th Annual Libby Awards. “Libby” is short for “liberation,” as in animal liberation. This year’s winners include Kyrie Irving, who nabbed the […]
The official competition window of the Mavericks Challenge will run from January 3 through February 28, 2018. The announcement was made by the World Surf League (WSL) after receiving the approval of event plan by the California Coastal Commission. “Mavericks is a special location that adds a new level to the Big Wave Tour (BWT) […]