Surf Gear

The Best Surf Watch for Women: Buyer’s Guide

Regular surfers know how frustrating it is to head to the beach and be met with the wrong tide. All efforts made to wake up early, fuel up your car, and convince your friends to come along have gone to waste. ...

10 Cool Sustainable Surf Brands We Love

Back in the 90s, it seemed like only a handful of fast fashion surf brands dominated the lineup. If you weren't wearing Roxy, you probably had Billabong, Ripcurl, or Hurley stamped across your chest. There wer...

Reef-Safe Sunscreen Review: Surfmud

Among surfers, it can feel like reef-safe sunscreen is akin to fine wine. Each person has a personal preference. One surfer's go-to is another's get-away-from-me. Fortunately, we've found a reef-safe sunscreen...

The 9 Best Surf Balance Boards: A Buyer’s Guide

Surf balance boards have come a long way since the classic Indo Board made its appearance. I remember getting my first one in high school, lugging it to my friend's house. We'd spend the day bruising our shin...

What You Need to Know About Choosing a Custom Surfboard: Q&A with Jake Harman

In dire need of a new surfboard but not really knowing what I wanted, I went to a longtime friend and surfboard shaper, Jake Harman, of Harman Street Surfboards for advice. Jake is a shaper who splits his time...

The Best Dry Bags for Scuba Divers of 2020

Tired of worrying about your electronics and valuables on each surf and dive trip? No matter how safe you think you're belongings are--tucked away on some hard-to-reach crevice of a boat--all it takes is one ...

The Best Surfboard Bags for Travel: A Buyer’s Guide

Sun, sand, salt, baggage handlers–plenty of things can ruin a good surfboard. A decent bag is, therefore, an essential piece of kit if you are planning on traveling with your board. Surfboard travel bags are ev...

The Best Gifts for Surfers

The best gift you can give a surfer is an uncrowded surf session where they can catch wave after wave without worry. Since we can't quite give them that, we figure that these gifts for surfers are the next be...

The Best Books for Surfers

For some people, surfing is just a sport, but for others is more than that -- it's a way of life and intertwined into everything we do. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or a star of the line up, ...

Surf Campervan 101: How to Choose a Van to Convert

Surf trips are an iconic staple for surf girls. We love to venture to beachside destinations in search of new experiences, fun waves, and great weather. What better way to chase swells and sleep near the best b...