With warm waters, consistent surf, lush tropical jungles, and friendly locals, Costa Rica is one of the best surf destinations in the world. Costa Rica has tons of different surf spots, ranging from shallow, sparkling reef breaks to the seemingly endless left hand waves at Playa Pavones. If you’re planning a surf trip to Costa…
Have you ever wondered, “When is the best time to surf?” While many surfers might tell you it’s in the mornings, the answer isn’t quite that simple. There are several different factors that affect the best time to surf, and while surfing conditions are genuinely best in the mornings, that isn’t always the case! And…
With over 800 miles of coastline facing the Pacific, California has some seriously awesome surf. Just like how every wave is different, no two California surf towns are quite alike. Some California surf towns like Huntington Beach offer up more of a city vibe, with fun beach bars and seemingly hundreds of surf shops. Others…
During my Portugal surf trip, I made it my mission to check out as many Portugal surf shops as possible. One reason for this mission was that I was planning on buying a surfboard in Portugal. But that wasn’t the only reason. I also wanted to see what type of gear, surf skates, clothes, and…
The rugged coastlines of Portugal have long been a magnet for surfers. However, not all Portugal surf towns are created equal. Some surf towns in Portugal boast heavy reef breaks and energizing nightlife. Others offer up small, dreamy, beginner-friendly waves in a sleepy coastal village setting. If you’re planning a surf trip to Portugal and…
Taking a surf trip to Portugal started as a dream. During a particularly New England winter (well, harsh for a California native), I distinctly remember fervently googling “Best places to surf in the fall” and repeatedly reading about Portugal. After two years of lockdowns that were particularly severe in Europe, the thought of European travel…
Ericeira is one of the most famous surf destinations not just in Portugal, but in all of Europe! It’s even one of just ten world surfing reserves in the entire world. And with several world-class waves, it’s not hard to see why Ericeira is so famous. I recently took a surf trip to Ericeira, as…
Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world. You’ve got warm water, delicious food, constant swells from both the Pacific and Caribbean sides, and friendly locals. It’s truly paradise. When it comes to surf towns- Costa Rica is full of them. There are mellow, family friendly surf towns. There are backpacker havens…
While it’s pretty amazing to paddle-out and completely disconnect from the outside world, with no tethers to time or responsibilities- that’s not always realistic. Maybe you only have an hour to surf before work, and need a simple, waterproof timepiece to alert you when to paddle in. Maybe you need to be reachable while you’re…
So you want to buy a surfboard in Portugal…. Well, you’ve come to the right place, as Rowan and I each just bought surfboards in Portugal. Perhaps you weighed the costs/benefits of renting vs buying and decided it would be cheaper if you bought a board in Portugal (it usually is). I hope this is…