Surf Lifestyle

Yes, you can wash, rinse and even spin a wetsuit in a washing machine. Ensure you only use cold or lukewarm water to avoid damaging the wetsuit’s material and seams […]

The calories burned while surfing depend on your weight, surf conditions, temperature, the time between waves and many other variables. The table below estimates the calories burned surfing in different

There is no age limit to surfing or learning to surf. As long as you are generally fit, healthy and confident in the ocean, there is no barrier to learning

The wind speed will often decrease at night leading to clean, groomed waves. This is great for surfing but has its own set of dangers as opposed to surfing during

Three types of sharks are responsible for the majority of attacks on surfers across the world, these are the great white, tiger and bull shark. When it comes to surfing

Surfers are more likely to be attacked by sharks for two reasons; they spend more time in the ocean than the average human and surfboards (particularly high-performance shortboards) have a

Surfers can get angry for lots of reasons, some of the most common are not catching any waves, localism and other surfers acting dangerously. Normally angry surfers are just angry

Yes, you can still surf even when the waves are 1ft but you’ll need a surfboard with lots of volume and buoyancy to help you catch tiny waves. Consider taking

Last updated: December 2022 If you’ve spent much time in the ocean you’ve probably experienced sand rubbing in places you don’t want it to. But when tiny sharp granules find

Surfboards hold a special place in the heart of surfers worldwide. Our trusty steeds help us ride walls of water; for this, we’ll be forever grateful! But how do we

Yes, surfing regularly can help burn excess fat and calories when combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle. It’s generally considered much more enjoyable than going to the gym, so

Surfing is an undeniably fun sport that offers countless benefits to those who do it but it’s also one of the most dangerous sports out there when things really go

Surfing and ACL injuries aren’t as common as you’d think but they can leave you feeling uncertain about when or if you’ll be getting back to surfing again. First of

Sore ribs while surfing often called ‘rib rash’ is common amongst people new to the sport and surfers who have had a prolonged break from the ocean. Although painful it

Yes, taller surfers have a higher centre of gravity, giving them less stability compared to shorter surfers. Taller surfers will generally need larger waves to carry their extra body weight

Tearing your meniscus while surfing can be one of the most agonising injuries you’ll ever experience. Dragging yourself up the beach or rocks as your knee spasms can bring even

Trying to scrape surf wax out of your car’s upholstery or carpet is the stuff of nightmares. Surf wax has a notorious reputation for melting in hot cars, creating large

It keeps us stuck to our board, it smells amazing and it’s wholly responsible for ruining car interiors all over the world. We love it, and we hate it, but

No, dogs are no more attractive to sharks than any other land mammal in the ocean. There is no conclusive scientific evidence that swimming with your dog or letting your