Saturday, January 31, 2026

Video of the Week: back in the water after weeks on the sidelines

Video of the Week: back in the water after weeks on the sidelines You may have been there yourself: weeks sometimes even months stuck on the sidelines. You still check every swell,...

Video of the Week: back in the water after weeks on the sidelines

Video of the Week: back in the water after weeks on the sidelines You may have been there yourself: weeks sometimes even months stuck on the sidelines. You still check...

Winter Wetsuits 2026 Explained

How to Choose the Right Cold-Water Wetsuit (Without Freezing, Overpaying, or Falling for Hype) Winter surfing has changed. Not because winters are suddenly warmer, but because wetsuits finally caught up. Yet every...

Where to surf this winter in Europe? A practical preview for intermediate surfers

Where to surf this winter in Europe? A practical preview for intermediate surfers TL;DR: Winter equals progress. Consistent swell, fewer crowds, more space to practice your turns. Don’t chase the biggest wave,...

Sheltered Surf Spots in South Finistère (Brittany) with strong west swells and winds

The question was basically: we’ve booked a house near La Torche, but with strong wind and a solid swell (3m+, 14 sec) coming from...

Camping Naturéo in Seignosse: surf, comfort & nature combined

While creating our surf guide to South West France, I stumbled upon Camping Naturéo in Seignosse. I was searching for standout campgrounds in each region—places...

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Video of the Week: back in the water after weeks on the sidelines

Video of the Week: back in the water after weeks on the sidelines You may have been there yourself: weeks sometimes even months stuck on...

Surfing in Las Américas, Tenerife: dream spot or not for intermediate surfers?

Surfing in Las Américas, Tenerife: dream spot or not for intermediate surfers? Surfing in Las Américas on Tenerife often sounds like the perfect picture: sunshine,...

Nazaré once again proves why it is the epicenter of big-wave surfing

Praia do Norte once again delivered exactly what it’s known for worldwide: raw power, unpredictability, and waves that push the boundary between human ability...

Where to surf this winter in Europe? A practical preview for intermediate surfers

Where to surf this winter in Europe? A practical preview for intermediate surfers TL;DR: Winter equals progress. Consistent swell, fewer crowds, more space to practice...

Surfing Near Lisbon in Autumn & Winter: Where to Find Shelter, Quality Swell and Consistent Waves

Surfing Near Lisbon in Autumn & Winter: Where to Find Shelter, Quality Swell and Consistent Waves Autumn and winter transform the Lisbon coastline into one...

Why the Algarve in winter?

Sometimes adventure is closer than you think. Just a few hours on a plane and you’re standing barefoot in warm sand, under a sun...

What are the plans for Imsouane?

The coastal village of Imsouane, located 100 kilometres north of Agadir in Morocco, is a paradise for surfers and digital nomads. We reported earlier,...

Crisis in surf town Imsouane: A Battle Against Demolition for Resort Development

In the picturesque Moroccan surf town of Imsouane, a crisis is unfolding that has caught the attention of both local residents and the international...

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