Unless you have the privilege of only ever surfing warm tropical waters in places like Indonesia and Costa Rica, odds are you’ll need to invest in a solid pair of surf gloves at some point. Surf gloves can make a huge difference in terms of comfort levels while surfing in cold waters, and in some…
Big Sur California is a famous 90 mile stretch of rugged California coastline. It’s known for breathtaking views, redwoods, waterfalls, and of course, surfing. Big Sur surfing is unique from other surf spots in California. It’s extremely isolated, and the surf and beaches are particularly rugged and wild. What this means for surfers is uncrowded…
Puerto Viejo is a small but busy surf town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coastline. It is best known for black sand beaches, crystal clear waters, reggae music, and an overall, laid-back vibe. The Puerto Viejo surf is notoriously gnarly, and hosts the infamous Salsa Brava, AKA the Costa Rican Pipeline, as well as a few…
Do you have a surfer in your life you’re looking to buy a gift for? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve comprised a list of the absolute best gifts for surfers. While the sport of surfing is unique in that it requires minimal equipment, there are certainly a few items that will make the…
Playa Avellanas is one of the most fun and beautiful surf breaks in all of Costa Rica. Aptly nicknamed “Little Hawaii”, this fun surf break has plenty to offer. From gentle, tiny longboarding waves, to a steeper faster shortboarding wave, there is something for every surfer at Playa Avellanas. If you’re intrigued by this lesser-known…
Planning a surf trip to Costa Rica? One of the surf spots likely to pop up on your radar right away is Jaco, Costa Rica. The surfing in Jaco is definitely a local experience, as Jaco is the largest beach town in Costa Rica that is near San Jose, the capital. While surfing in Jaco…
Without a doubt, Costa Rica is one of the best surf destinations in the world. After all, it’s hard to beat 83 degree water, friendly locals, and 365 days of blissful Costa Rica surf. Over the past few decades, there has been a huge surge in Costa Rica’s popularity as a surfing destination. There is…
It is well known that Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world. However, I’m going to tell you about the best of the best: the Playa Negra surf. Playa Negra is a reef break in Guanacaste and it’s most famous for being featured in the movie Endless Summer 2 Costa Rica…
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is a hidden gem in the surfing sphere- although it’s certainly gaining traction. This small town on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula is a bit of a backpacker’s paradise, and even more of a paradise for surfers! (If you’re a backpacking surfer…. You’re in for a treat). This small Costa…
Morro Bay is one of my all time favorite places to surf on the Central Coast of California, and maybe even one of my favorite surf spots in California. It’s not only a picturesque surf spot, but it’s also a very fun, clean, and consistent wave. The consistency is what makes surfing Morro Bay so…