Tucked away in the Algarve lies one of the most beautiful surf beaches in Portugal- Praia Arrifana. The sheltered bay of Arrifana boasts sparkling blue waters, a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere, as well as fun and consistent surf. This surfing paradise is excellent for beginners, and the Arrifana surf can also deliver something special for…
Portugal is a contender for the best surf in all of Europe, and one of the best destinations in the world for a surf trip. While you’ve surely heard of Nazarre, the surf in Portugal is more than that. It’s a rich surfing history in Cascais. It’s world class barrels at Supertubos. It’s sunny, dreamy…
Planning a surf trip to Costa Rica? After deciding where and when to go, the next step is to actually pack for your surf trip. And packing for a Costa Rica surf trip is definitely different from packing for a more general trip to Costa Rica. There are a few things to consider, like: Will…
As surfers, we spend hours and hours under the sun. And, our sun exposure is only amplified by the sun reflecting on the water. If you’re surfing in tropical destinations closer to the equator, the sun is even stronger. That’s why it’s so incredibly important to have a solid, reef safe sunscreen you can depend…
Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world- for beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers alike. If you’re wanting to learn how to surf, the warm waters, consistent swells, and variety of beaches make Costa Rica a great place to learn! However, there are a ton of different beaches in Costa Rica, and…
The surfing in California is some of the best of the best. The surf culture is strong, and there are plenty of California waves suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced, and even for the likes of big wave thrill chasers. I grew up surfing in California, and many of these breaks are very near and dear…
One of my favorite things about surfing is how beautifully little the sport requires. All you need is a swimsuit/trunks, board, leash, maybe a wetsuit and you’re good to go. While the minimalism of the sport is undeniably awesome, there are still loads of surf accessories that can make your life easier, and are also…
If you’re looking for the best jobs for surfers, you’ve come to the right place. Anyone who surfs knows that surfing is absolutely enchanting, if not addicting. There is something so BLISSFUL about that feeling of pulling into a wave, and there’s not many other things in life that match that feeling after an EPIC…
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…
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…