As surfers, we are constantly looking at the weather, the tides, and the swell. and of course, the wind is an integral part of how waves and swells are formed, but what about the wind at a ‘local’ level – is an offshore wind better than an onshore wind? All of your questions about onshore…
I first visited Nicaragua on a surf trip after traveling through all of the main surf spots in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras way back in 1999. Writing that down makes it seem like a long time ago! The mellow surf vibe in Nicaragua is something not to be missed – people were saying…
Brazil is known for its incredible beaches, warm waters, and punchy, powerful waves – the perfect landscape for surfing. The sport of surfing has exploded in popularity in Brazil, and the country has produced some of the world’s best professional surfers in recent years. In this post, I highlight some of Brazil’s most famous surf icons…
If you have just bought yourself a shiny new soft top surfboard or you are thinking of getting into surfing you will need to know how to wax a foam surfboard. Thankfully, I have done all of the hard work for you and in this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know…
Since the very beginning of surfing, there have been amazingly skilled human beings who have been able to make surfboards with all manner of tools and materials. Over the years the surfboard industry has grown immensely – and from the early days in the surfing world of wood being the material of choice, nowadays with…
Best Under $20 A pack of surf wax is the easy option if you have a limit on cash. Every surfer uses surf wax pretty much every time they hit the waves. A no-brainer surfer gift! Best Surfer Gift A changing poncho is another great gift that every surfer will love! Not just for surfing,…
If you are interested in learning to surf, the most important piece of equipment is your surfboard. In this post, I take a look at the cost of various types of new surfboards – from soft top boards, longboards, and boards made of different materials like epoxy or PU. Let’s rip in! TL;DR (too long…
If you have an old surfboard at the back of the yard or garage gathering dust, learning how to paint a surfboard is a great way to breathe new life into an old board – and it’s a fun project for a surfer, that you can do in a few hours. In this post, I’ll…
The ocean’s winds and tides sculpt waves into an endless variety of shapes and sizes. But occasionally, waves with unusually straight, square-like crests appear. Known as square waves, or a cross sea, these weird anomalies stand out among the typical ‘corduroy’ lined-up swell. So what causes these odd square waves to occur? Are they dangerous?…
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