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Speed, power and flow: the competitive surfing formula

Speed, power, and flow and the three main variables in competitive surfing. But does this winning formula translate to riding a wave? Surfing is not a sport like football/soccer, tennis, basketball,… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Greg Noll: the fearless big wave surfing pioneer

Greg Noll was one of the pioneers of big wave surfing and probably the first surfer to ride Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Greg Lawhead was born on February 11, 1937, in San Diego,… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Surf travel: 10 useful tips for adventurous wave hunters

Traveling is at the essence of surfing. However, even the most adventurous surf trips require minimum preparation and planning. Exploration is everything and, if you’re a surfer, there’s always an… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Gerry Lopez: 50 fascinating facts about Mr. Pipeline

Known for exploring and riding deep in the tube, Gerry Lopez is surfing’s very own Yoda. Here are some fascinating life and career facts about Mr. Pipeline. He’s a Zen-like character admired by many… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Chicama: the world’s longest wave

Welcome to Chicama, La Libertad, Peru. Get ready to take off on the longest wave in the world and ride it for minutes and hundreds of yards. Located in the north of Peru and facing the South Pacific… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Surfing world mourns the passing of Tom Morey

On October 14, 2021, the physical world lost Tom Morey. As soon as the news broke, surfers, bodyboarders, and water sports enthusiasts from all over the world started paying tribute to the… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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The best surf hats for riding waves

Surf hats are increasingly popular in the world’s busiest lineups. Here’s everything you should know about these specific stay-on head coverings for wave riders. All surfers know that style matters – in and out of the water. But when it comes to protecting our health from the elements, one must always favor utility over class […]

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Ribeira d’Illhas, Ericeira: the ultimate European point break

Ericeira is a famous Portuguese surf town known for its collection of world-class waves. Among its famed surf breaks is Ribeira d’Ilhas. Ericeira is a wave-rich region located 28 miles (45 kilometers) northwest of Lisbon and 37 miles (60 kilometers) south of the Peniche and Supertubos. The area features 22 other world-renowned surf breaks – […]

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Eisbach: the mother of all river waves

Welcome to Eisbach, the birthplace of river surfing and probably the most famous wave in Central Europe. The Eisbach is a 1.2-mile (two kilometers) river that flows across the Englischer Garten, a public park located in Munich, Germany. Despite being a small distributary of the Isar River, the Eisbach features a very fast stream, making […]

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