Nick Pizzo, postdoctoral researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, created an insightful video about the physics of the waves. The science of waves is a complex and intricate set of variables in an equation with multiple outcomes. Pizzo uses theoretical and numerical tools to study nonlinear wave processes. Here’s how he describes the scientific phenomenon associated with […]
Surfing is one of the four new sports proposed for inclusion at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The sport of riding waves – alongside skateboarding, climbing, and breakdancing – was included in the organizer’s list for the official 2024 Summer Olympics program. Paris 2024 submitted the four sports to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Sharing is caring, and party waves embody the true spirit of surfing. Time to invite a stranger into your wave and celebrate your love for the sport. Forget about priorities, and stop thinking about yourself. It’s time to embark on a collective ride down the line. A party wave starts with two surfers and could […]
Nazaré probably is the most powerful beach break. The Portuguese big wave surfing spot is as exciting as it will test your limits – as a surfer and as a human being. The thrill and the adrenaline rush of riding a colossal wave at Praia do Norte represent, for many athletes, the culmination of a long […]
If it’s not the biggest, it is undoubtedly one of the biggest waves ever ridden. Brazilian big wave rider Rodrigo Koxa caught a bomb at Nazaré that might very well beat Garrett McNamara’s 2011 world record wave. Like many others rides in Nazaré, Koxa’s wave was filmed from an elevated camera position. As a result, […]
Choosing a wave is easy, but picking a good wave requires using our brain and experience. In the end, it’s all about maximizing our time in the water and having fun. Take a look at everything you need to know about wave selection. In surfing, wave selection is an art, and it usually draws the […]
Are you ready to master all surfing tricks? We’ve broken down all the names of the moves you need to execute to become a surf champion. Surfing is an action sport with many tricks. The surfer’s informal rulebook tells us that the athlete who invents, pulls, and completes a new maneuver has the honor of […]
Nosedives are one of the most common incidents in surfing. Learn how to balance your weight and prevent pearling while catching waves. In surfing, nosediving doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done something wrong. Yes, it can be particularly embarrassing when you think you’ve nailed down a perfect wave, and then you wipe out in front of […]
Maxi González is an enthusiastic comic scriptwriter and a passionate surfer. “The Wave Conjurer” is his first adventure in the surf comics circle. Surf comics are rare. But they’re out there, somewhere in the underground and alternative world of visual arts. According to González’ plans, we will see more surf-inspired cartoons published under the Surf […]
How do you catch a wave in surfing? This is probably the first question a beginner surfer will ask when they grab the surfboard and hit the water for the first time. Catching your first wave is an exciting moment in surfing. The secret is to paddle into a wave with method and synchronization. Frenetic […]