Japan is an island nation comprised of almost 7,000 islands. As a result, it receives plenty of swell from nearly all directions. Nevertheless, Japan’s east coast is blessed with consistent waves all-year-round, thanks to the regular Pacific Ocean swell activity. Despite being relatively unexplored and uncrowded, the country’s coastline has several well-known regions that perfectly […]
The history of surfing is a complicated of facts and assumptions. TED released a five-minute cartoon video featuring a simplified description of the sport of kings. Scott Laderman, author of “Empire in Waves,” and director Silvia Prietov teamed up to create a short animated cartoon that reveals some of the things we know about surfing. The […]
The Nelscott Reef Pro/Am will bring some of the best big wave surfers from around the world, along with local big names in the field to compete in a single day’s competition. Organizers are excited about this year, as the event has once again opened the invite list to include amateurs as well as professionals. […]
Tides are an interactive combination of forces between the Earth, the moon, and the sun. They have several impacts on the shoreline, and in human activity. Tide prediction allows surfers to choose the best time of the day to catch waves, fishermen to plan their activities, and cargo ships to transport large items as they […]
Travel posters have always invited us to discover dream destinations. Take a look at some of the most appealing art prints inspired by surfing in Hawaii. The first colorful ads promoting flights to Waikiki, Honolulu, and the volcanic islands emerged in the 1920s and, since then, brands made sure consumers got the message. The first […]
The Red Bull Cape Fear will run on the 31st August 2014, at Botany Bay, Sydney, Australia. Hailed as one of the most dangerous surf contests in the planet, the Red Bull Cape Fear expects waves in excess of eight feet pumping above the deadly “Ours” reef, a spot that only comes to life three […]
Skateboarding legend Jay Adams has passed away in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, after suffering a heart attack. He was 53. Jay Adams was one of the most important names in the surf and skateboarding team Z-Boys, alongside Jeff Ho, Skip Engblom, Craig Stecyk, Allen Sarlo, Nathan Pratt, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Chris Cahill and Stacy Peralta. […]