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Caroline Marks and Kauli Vaast Win Gold Medal at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Team USA's Caroline Marks. Photo: Pablo Jimenez Caroline Marks (USA) and Kauli Vaast (FRA), two 22-year-olds born just twelve days apart,...

ASM Staff
Aug 6, 2024


Big Island Surf Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Surfing The Island of Hawaiʻi
Hawaii Island or Big Island isn’t well known for its surf, tourists usually travel here to see the active volcano or snow on Mauna Kea....

Steve Anderson
Aug 3, 2024


Olympic Surfing to Feature All New Medalists as Semifinals Lock In for Paris 2024
Today, Teahupo’o delivered a tense day of competition for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. As the ocean recovered from a two-day storm, a...

ASM Staff
Aug 2, 2024


Why Scosche's "MagicMount™ Flask" is the Perfect 4-in-1 Surf Accessory for 2024
All images courtesy Scosche Let’s be honest: when you live an active and busy lifestyle near the ocean, you shouldn’t have to settle for...

Cash Lambert
Jul 31, 2024


Teahupo’o Puts on a Show as World’s Best Surfers Lay it All on the Line for Olympic Glory at Paris 2024
The true face of Teahupo’o began to show itself today with solid 10-foot sets unloading the full power of the Pacific Ocean onto the...

ASM Staff
Jul 30, 2024
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Surfing in Rhode Island: Misquamicut, Matunuck, First Beach & More [Guide]
They say good things come in small packages, and the state of Rhode Island certainly fits into this phrase perfectly -- especially when...

Meghan Gallary
Jul 29, 2024


Intense, High Profile Battles Determine First Eliminations for Surfing in Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Filipe Toledo. Photo: Beatriz Ryder The pressure went up and emotions rose on the second day of surfing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....

ASM Staff
Jul 29, 2024


Excellent Performances Highlight Incredible Scenes as Surfing Opens in French Polynesia for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Team USA's Carissa Moore. Photo: Tim McKenna Over 15,000 kilometers from the host city, Olympic Surfing debuted for Paris 2024 in the...

ASM Staff
Jul 27, 2024


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


The Best Portable Surfing Showers
Picture this: to avoid a crowd, you dawn patrol at a quiet break that's just a turn off the road. After the session, you paddle in,...

Cash Lambert
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
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