Guides, tips and stories for athletes and the photographers who shoot them
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Mellow, consistent, and open to every skill level, Tourmaline has been the easiest wave in San Diego to fall in love with since 1963. A fresh set from a July session at the park is up now.
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Hawaii Island splits its surf down the middle: Hilo's black sand river mouth at Honoli'i on the wet east side, and Pine Trees on the sun-drenched Kona Coast. Neither gets the photographer traffic Oahu or Maui does.
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Hanalei Bay's winter swell, Shipwreck Beach's summer south shore surf, and Kealia Beach on the east side: how Kauai's three coasts each carry their own season, and why that makes the Garden Isle worth checking year-round.
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Three of the world's most demanding surf breaks sit within a twenty-minute drive on Maui's north side. Where to shoot Honolua Bay's cliffside barrels, Hookipa's windsurfing lookout, and Jaws' rare 70-foot swells, safely.
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The ultimate surf travel guide to the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Discover the best surf breaks like Hanalei Bay, when to go, where to stay, and what to eat.
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Your surf travel guide to Morro de São Paulo, Bahia. Learn where to find beginner waves, when to go, where to stay, and what to eat on this stunning Brazilian island.
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The ultimate surf travel guide to Itacaré, Bahia, Brazil. Find the best surf breaks, when to go, where to stay, and what to eat for your next epic surf trip.
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The ultimate surf travel guide to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Discover the best surf breaks, when to go, where to stay, and what to eat and drink for your next surf trip.
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Your go-to surf travel guide for Praia do Forte, Bahia. Find the best waves like Papa Gente, top hotels, and local tips for your surf trip to Brazil.
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Your ultimate surf travel guide to Pavones, Costa Rica. Discover the legendary left point, find the best places to stay, and get tips for your surf trip.
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Forget everything you know about crowded lineups. I'm talking about a place where the biggest challenge isn't the other surfers, but the journey itself. If you've ever dreamed of finding a truly empty, world-class wave, then you need to know about Catanas Point, Angola.
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You’ve seen the highlight reels of Brazilian storm surf and wonder where to find those perfect, powerful beach break barrels. I can tell you from experience: the search often ends in Maresias. This is the training ground of champions for a very good reason.