With Dawn Patrol, all of these stats — and more — are all at your fingertips. Photo courtesy Dawn Patrol There's one thing that all of us surfers have in common, regardless of where we surf, the type of boards we ride and our skill level: we all want to improve our surfing. But unlike other sports where you can easily track your performances, doing so with surfing has been ambiguous. Improving your surfing meant catching more waves, and feel stronger while doing so. In today'

In mid November, El Sunzal, La Liberta, El Salvador played host to the worlds’ greatest collection of SUP and Paddleboard talent with over 169 athletes, representing 27 national teams. The waves were pumping, the air was warm (no wetsuits necessary), and the crowd — given the several team components of the event — was absolutely electric.  You could feel the excitement and passion on the beach. Video courtesy Surf City El Salvador Oh, and if you missed the 2025 World Longboar

There's nothing worse than a cold child on the beach.

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'

Step on to the grounds at Atlantic Park Surf , and you’ll see dreamy waves peeling endlessly and barrels spitting, all with a backdrop of beautiful blue water. But that's not all. You'll also easily spot the staff, all wearing Dryrobe changing robes.  The embroidered robes are more than just a way to spot the staff on hand for any questions or help you need. Because the surf park is open year 'round in Virginia Beach, an environment with rainstorms and cold temperatures, the

There's no better place to hold a championship longboard contest than the venue of El Sunzal in El Salvador. From the long and unraveling wave itself to the surrounding jungle and beach community, it's a true surfer's paradise. That's why, when there is a contest at El Sunzal, it's going to be historic, and that one word describes the 2025 Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships held in November. Your 2025 champs: Rachael Tilly and Kai Ellice-Flint. The event, a single

Let’s face it, for a lot of us surfers looking into college a main criteria involves the question: are we able to surf there? Personally, I wasn't able to ponder possibilities not bordering a coast as I knew there would be no surfing for quite some time. So I ended up in the surf mecca of California at arguably San Diego’s best college for surfers. Let’s look into why SDSU has it all for the surfer looking for quality education and waves.  To begin, let’s talk about school. T

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

Teagan Meza wins the 2025 Rip Curl Grom Search!

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

The East Coast might not hold Pipeline or Lower Trestles-level breaks, but it still offers plenty of fun, and sometimes top-notch, surf conditions -- if you know where to look. Whether you’re looking for empty waves during monstrous winter storm-swells all the way up north, or fun, longboard cruisers down south in the sun, there’s something for everybody across the East’s 2,370 miles of beaches. Let’s take a trip all the way up the coast stopping at some of the best spots.  W

When surfing shallow reefs or a beach break, one of the biggest dangers is lurking just beneath the surface. If you fall headfirst, the result can be head trauma — or worse. That's where surf helmets come in. But do surf helmets actually work? How much do surf helmets cost? Do they make you look like a kook? We'll answer all these questions, and more, in this surf helmet guide. What is a Surf Helmet? A surf helmet is a piece of protective headgear gear that can protect you fr

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