Surfers protecting the environment
From organising beach cleanups to formulating eco-friendly sunscreen and gear, here’s how surfers are meeting the climate crisis head on.
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Famous Surfing Quotes
Be inspired with some of the quotes from both famous and unknown surfers. 50 of the best, feel free to contribute!
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Wave pools and parks
Find out more about artificial waves, wave pools and surf parks. How they work, which are the best.
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Surfboard volume calculator
Use the calculator to work out surfboard volume, what volume actually means for a surfer, and how shape affects volume.
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Zombies Don't Surf
Surf & Comics Presents Zombies Don't Surf, surfing post Zombie Apocalypse
Surfing Tutorials & Features
We are always updating the site with new content and articles, here's the latest additions.
- Beginner's Guide to Surfing in Portugal
- How to become a Surf Instructor
- Reasons to surf in New Zealand
- Surfers on the Forefront of Protecting the Environment
- Surfing at Long Beach in California
- Health Coverage for Surfing Accidents
- Celebrities who surf - Actors, Pop Stars and More
- Surfing Quotes - 50 of the best surf quotes
- Surf Parks, Wave Pools and Artifical Waves
- Surfboard Volume Calculator - Why Volume is important
Surf Community
What's happening on the forum. Got questions about surfing, hardware, surf travel or just fancy a chat?
- the lull: my latest hang up ... (posted by holdmeup)
- Kelly Slater retired (posted by oldmansurfer)
- Motorized Equipment (posted by BoMan)
- Losing speed and cant move up and down the wave (posted by vitoissurfing)
- Sydney, Tauranga or Dunedin? (posted by LukaTheMan)
- Aipa Big Boy Sting (posted by Geezer)
- Lack of confidence and frustration (posted by Lewbo20)
- NEED HELP with glassing (posted by kaiya22)
- Where to stay in Maui (May) (posted by ConcreteVitamin)
- The shorter the board the harder to turtlen roll? (posted by nervusblue)
Surf Map Latest Spots
Browse the surf map for spots to surf. Add your own spots and add the spots you have surfed to your MyWaves profile page.
- Goldenwest (4☆ Beach break)
- Newland St. (2☆ Beach break)
- Magnolia St. (2☆ Beach break)
- Coral baeh (2☆ Reef break)
- Consuelos Beach (4☆ Reef break)
- 28th st (2☆ Breakwater / groyne)
- 40th St (2☆ Breakwater / groyne)
- Huntington St (3☆ Beach break)
- Scotchman's Cove/3.5's/Panda Land (5☆ Reef break)
- Pelican Point (4☆ Point break)
Surfing News
Surf Industry and Contest news worldwide. Keep up with what is happening in world surfing. If you have some relevant news, let us know.
With just one regular season event remaining ahead of the Finals, Filipe Toledo is very much on course to retain his World SURF League title.
The World Surf League (WSL) announced the official winners for the 2022 Red Bull Big Wave Awards.
Bali’s Tipi Jabrik bested the 54-strong field of local and international legends, punters, and pro’s to add his name to the perpetual Quiksilver Uluwatu Challenge trophy in epic Uluwatu surf conditions.
Sage Erickson and Kanoa Igarashi Victorious at this year's Vans US Open. Both surfers are Californian so keep the title at home this year. A capacity crowd witnessed the final.
Matt Wilkinson, last year's Fiji Pro runner up goes one better by defeating Connor O'Leary to take the 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro.
Join and Contribute
Join our growing community here at Surfing Waves. Help the site grow and contribute today!
- Get a Crew together
- Add Waves to your profile and to the spot map
- Create your own Surf Pic and Video gallery
- Have a blather over on the forum
- Profile includes About You, Your Quiver, Galleries, Surf Spots, Your Crew and Your Location
Working on your behalf
Here's a number of sites that you should check out. First up it's Surfers Against Sewage. Campaigning for clean water should be something you'd be interested in. They are UK based, and the US equivalent is the Surfrider Foundation.
Also, check out Save the Waves Coalition, saving the world's endangered waves. Do try to support these charitable organisations working for water users everywhere.
We're working on your behalf also. We have a free rss feed widget, embeddable surf maps and surfing games to use on your website / blog.
Your guide to the sport of surfing. Find information on learning to surf, waves, equipment and forecasting. Improve your fitness and technique. Get the latest gear in our store. Review the local waves on our spot atlas, and even add your own local break. Check out the latest video and photo uploads from members. Join the SW community today and share your experience with other surfers across the world.
A huge range of mens and women's surf clothing, gear and accessories is now available. All the brands, all the boards, all at great prices. Check out the surf shop today!.
Latest Surf Photo Uploads
Check out the latest surf photos submitted to the site. Upload your photos today. Got your own surf gallery yet?
Latest Surf Videos Uploads
Here are the latest videos. Get uploading so others can check out your skills.
