It's the holiday season, which means two things: there's going to be waves fueled by cold fronts, and you're going to be looking for new gear for yourself and your loved ones. But with so much surf and beach gear out there, where do you start? In the old days, catalogs used to arrive in your mail to inspire you with the year's latest and greatest gifts, and today, these catalogs take the form of digital gift guides. From shoes to clothes, sunglasses, towels, protein bars (we'

Surf Expo, the leading marketplace for watersports, coastal, and outdoor lifestyle brands, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. Since 1976, Surf Expo has served as the go-to destination for trend-setting product launches, industry connections, and business growth. This milestone year also marks a strategic spotlight on Shoreline Outdoor — a growing category that bridges surf, coastal, and outdoor lifestyles for today’s water-inspired outdoor consumers.    For five

We’ve all heard of pro surfers traveling to crazy parts of the world like Antarctica to surf the most obscure waves. The everyday surfer tends to be absent from these types of adventures. Have you ever felt the urge to leave everything behind for a few weeks and spend your days sailing in the southernmost continent searching for an uncrowded, frost-touched, majestical wave? Let’s make this trip possible.   Can You Actually Surf in Antarctica? Surfing Antarctica is no easy fea

Atlantic Park Surf is the latest wave pool to join the stage of synthetic surfing. Like the rest of the East coast, Virginia Beach suffers from a bad case of inconsistent waves — but no longer. Atlantic Park Surf’s cutting-edge wave lagoon aims to make this a problem of the past.  History of Atlantic Park Surf  Atlantic Park Surf is the first Wavegarden Cove facility in the United States. Wavegarden is a Spain-based wave tech company, which currently has 12 surf parks in oper

If you've ever been out in the water for hours on end or on a surf trip and didn’t bring a wetsuit top or rashguard, I’m sure you regretted it in the end. Not only do rashguards prevent rashes on the upper body, but they also provide an extra layer of protection from the sun. In this list, I have ranked the best rashguards on the market, considering both affordability and utility. The Best Men's Rashguards Option 1: Florence Marine X: Long Sleeve Utility Pocket Hooded Rashgua

Besides a board , fins, trunks , wetsuit , or leash , wax is one of the most important things for surfboards. If you want to hit a couple of air sections, knife down the line, or do a powerful wrapping cutback, wax is essential to all surfers . If it wasn’t, it wouldn’t be around, as surf culture tends to be more minimalistic aside from the equipment needed. Don’t be that guy who blows your dream barrel just because you slip off your board. The 10 Best Surf Wax Ranked for 202

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As spring comes to an end and the summer season approaches, surfers will be looking for the perfect pair of shoes for checking spots, leisurely walks, or just for straight-up style. There are many options littering the digital marketplace, making it hard to know where to look. There is no need to fear, as we got you covered with an in-depth list of our favorite footwear.  What Characteristics to Look for in Men's Shoes for Surfers?  When starting your search for the perfect p

Take Billabong's all-star surf team and put it in an East Coast blender, and here's what comes out: one of the best East Coast edits of the year. From chasing storm surf to scoring new wave pool perfection, jump in the van with the Billabong team as we visit the people and places that make the East Coast of the United States what it is.

Surf culture has a plethora of representation in the cinematic world. From documentary style classics like Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer to high-intensity classics like Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break, the wave riding scene has found prominence on the big screen. Thanks to all this production, several fictional characters have had the chance to exhibit their wave-riding prowess. This list highlights the best of the best.  Honorable Mention:  Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore- Apocaly

As surfers, we're constantly on the go, whether that's chasing waves, or rushing to get back to work after a surf session went longer than anticipated. And as we're on the go, we're constantly burning energy, and it's critical that we give our body fuel. In today's day and age, nutrition can be confusing and complex, which leads to the question: what's the best fuel for surfers on the go? With waves to catch, running this company, and kids, I was wondering the same thing, and

Everything was going great — until the cold set in.  Surfing at an undisclosed East Coast location in cold temperatures, the waves were firing. The early morning sun rising over the horizon revealed exactly what I had road-tripped north for: a long beach break with empty and glassy A-frames peeling on a shallow sandbar.  Can you really enjoy waves like this in a damp wetsuit? I couldn’t paddle out fast enough. With such an empty crowd, I tried to take every bump that morphed

Want to wear flip flops, but you haven't found a pair that is comfortable or durable enough? Founders Jeremy and Lila Stewart have a solution: the Hari Mari difference. Photo courtesy Hari Mari Now that temperatures are getting warmer — and summer is just around the corner — its officially flip flop season. Do you dread the "break in period" for a new pair of flip flops, which is not only uncomfortable, and not only creates blisters; it can even draw blood? Or worse, you may

With so many E-bikes to choose from today, how can you make the best choice? Photo courtesy ASM There’s no doubt about it: E-bikes have taken over the surfing world. From Southern California’s Lowers  or Huntington Beach  to Florida’s New Smyrna Beach , you’re bound to see an army of e-bikes zooming around with surfboards in tow.  And it makes sense why: they’re easy to park, fun to use, and it’s good for the environment.  So if you haven’t already joined the E-bike movement

Beach speakers get soaked with salt water, clogged with sand, dropped on rocks, and covered in sunscreen— doing it all to bring epic tunes to a sunny beach day.  Not just any speaker can endure such a life, so finding a beach speaker that is resilient and can still bring sound quality is absolutely essential for all frequent beach-goers. What to Look For in a Beach Speaker    So what makes a good speaker a good  beach  speaker? It comes down to a few key elements.  Durability