Surfing is a lifelong journey, and most surfers find themselves in the “intermediate” zone for quite a while. While we all dream of charging the heaving barrels of Pipeline or Teahupo’o, the reality is that most of us aren’t there yet, and that’s perfectly okay. As an intermediate surfer, you’ve likely outgrown sloppy beach breaks … Read more
New Zealand is sometimes overlooked when it comes to surfing destinations. However, the country has a massive coastline and is exposed to swells of all directions, making it an absolute paradise for surfers. From North Island to South Island, hundreds of uncrowded surf spots await anyone paying a visit for a surf trip. … Read more
April is a very good month to go on a surf trip. With winter coming to an end, you can still catch some of the remaining winter swells in places like Hawaii or Puerto Rico as well as chasing the early summer ones in Indonesia or Tahiti. Here is a list of a few … Read more
Surfing Piha, New Zealand : A Guide to The Best Waves Near Auckland Summary Piha, located on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island is still somewhat of a hidden gem in the surfing world. With direct exposure to consistent swells from the Tasman Sea, this region offers excellent surfing conditions all year round. … Read more
Surfing Guide to Dunedin, New Zealand Summary Dunedin is one of the best cold-water surf destinations in New Zealand, located on the rugged southeast coast of the South Island. As the second-largest city on the island (after Christchurch), Dunedin offers powerful Southern Ocean swells, uncrowded breaks, and a thriving local surf culture. While … Read more
A Complete Surfing Guide to Raglan, New Zealand Summary Raglan is widely considered the best surf town in New Zealand, and for good reason. First made famous by the cult surf film Endless Summer in 1966, Manu Bay put Raglan on the global surf map with its impossibly long, peeling left-handers. Nestled on the west … Read more
