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Everything You Need to Know About New York Shark Attacks
The state of New York is undoubtedly an underrated surf spot for the Northeastern United States. There are hidden destinations all along the coastlines fit for surfers of most any skill level. However, waters here tend to be better known for non-surfing activities like swimming and boating. Every summer, people from all over the country -- mainly New England -- travel to places like Montauk, the Hamptons, and Fire Island to enjoy the Atlantic as it starts to warm up for the

Meghan Gallary
Jul 25, 2024


How the GiBoard Can Level Up Your Fitness & Your Surfing This Summer
Photo courtesy GIBBON With so much growth in the health and fitness industry lately, training for any sport has become easier — that is,...

Cash Lambert
Jul 23, 2024


Why Bajío's "12 South" Sunglasses Are Perfect For Surfing, Fishing, and Beach Hangs This Summer
Photo courtesy Bajío I’ve needed a new pair of sunglasses for a while. Like, over a year. My pair of rusted out, cracked, and stretched...

Cash Lambert
Jul 21, 2024


Surf Park Central Launches Annual Consumer Trends Survey
Surf Park Central is excited to announce the launch of its annual Consumer Trends Survey. As part of the mission to connect, educate, and...

ASM Staff
Jul 18, 2024


The Best Soft Top Surfboards for 2026
Soft top surfboards are becoming increasingly popular. They’ve taken the surfing world by storm because of their accessibility and affordability. Most soft top surfboards are targeted toward beginners but there are a few high performance options available. We’ll break down the basics to buying a soft top surfboard and some of the best options out there. Softop Surfboards: The Backstory Softop surfboards haven’t been around for long. The idea originated from boogie boards tha

Steve Anderson
Jul 16, 2024


The Best Women's Boardshorts
I'll be honest: there are many fashionable swimsuits for women, but not many are very comfortable to surf in. Although boardshorts for women are more difficult to find than those for men, boardshorts make for great surf attire for everyone. Brands today have mae them fashionable, can be form or loose fitting, and more comfortable. In this article, we will look at some of the best women's boardshorts on the market today, along with the most commonly asked questions associated

Olivia Roberts
Jul 15, 2024


The ASM Interview: Wes Horbatuk Talks Shark Tank, Drifties, and a New Era in Men's Boardshorts
Let us introduce you to the swanky and affordable wetsuit-lined boardshorts.

Cash Lambert
Jul 9, 2024


How ForShore’s Surf Training Can Improve Your Surfing One Bottom Turn At a Time
It may look odd, but it's a masterclass in how to improve your bottom turn with testimonials to prove it. Photo courtesy ForShore It all...

Cash Lambert
Jul 8, 2024


VELOX: The Next Generation of Fins from Firewire
New fins from Firewire and Dan Mann

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Jun 28, 2024


A Surf Book You'll Love: "I Heard There Were No Waves in New Jersey"
As an author myself, I'm completely biased, but I love surf books and surf literature because it chronicles the sport we hold so dear. I...

Cash Lambert
Jun 19, 2024


Surf Park Central’s First Regional Event Brings Together Industry Leaders at Multiple Surf Parks in Texas
Surf Park Central, the team behind the highly anticipated annual Surf Park Summit, announces the success of its first regional event, the...

ASM Staff
Jun 11, 2024


2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship Announced for November in Huntington Beach, California
Presented by Visit Huntington Beach, the highly successful and record-breaking 2023 edition of the event was held in Huntington Beach for...

ASM Staff
May 31, 2024


“Dear Jasper”: KAVU Celebrates Mother’s Day With Powerful Surf Film
A surfer's letter to her daughter of love, parenthood, and setting intentions. Mother’s day is so much more than a day on the calendar....

Cash Lambert
May 12, 2024


How I Got the Shot: Barrels in Carlsbad
Editor's Note: Our "How I Got the Shot" feature talks with today's leading photographers to get the story behind their most captivating...

Jared Weintraub
May 6, 2024


The ASM Interview: Micah Sklut Talks Starting Surf Captain, Leaving Swellinfo, & Surf Forecasting
Photo courtesy Jack Lajoie Surf forecasting ain't an easy biz. Whereas other jobs in the surf industry are straight forward, surf...

Cash Lambert
Apr 25, 2024


Go Far, Go Together: The Story Behind the International Surf Therapy Organization
The following article is Part 3 of an excerpt from Cash Lambert's book Surf Therapy: The Evidence-Based Science for Physical, Mental and...

Cash Lambert
Apr 20, 2024


Everything You Need to Know About Surfing in the 2024 Olympics
For the past three years, athletes and fans from around the world have been looking forward to the 2024 Summer Olympics. These upcoming...

Meghan Gallary
Apr 19, 2024


Tommy Coleman & Kylie Pulcini Win the 2024 Mike Martin Pro
Your 2024 champions: Tommy Coleman and Kylie Pulcini “Mike would have been proud watching this.” This line was said multiple times by the...

Cash Lambert
Apr 15, 2024


5 Reasons to Attend the Mike Martin Surf Festival on April 12-14th
We love community contests. Where else can you feel the sand between your toes while you see familiar and friendly faces, meet local...

Cash Lambert
Apr 1, 2024


It's That Time Again — the Florida Cup: March 23, 2024
The Florida Board Riders was established as a 501c3 non-profit in 2020 by Dane Jefferys and has successfully light the flame of surf...

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Mar 19, 2024
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