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Author: TheStevens
J Bay Classic 2024 Surf Forecast
Today is the official starting day of the 2024 JB classic and here is the surf forecast outlook for the competition window. Looks like it’s going to be mostly waist to chest high surf through the week with some hope for head high surf on the last two days. Despite the lack of swell, the […]
The J Bay Classic 2024: Jeffreys Bay Transforms To Host Event
As the J Bay Classic 2024 surf competition gears up for its launch, the town of Jeffreys Bay (J Bay) in South Africa is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The setup began about two weeks ago, turning the iconic Supertubes Park into a vibrant surf village. With stages for music, a variety of food and drink […]
J Bay Classic 2024 Lineup
The WSL J-Bay Classic The World Surf League (WSL) is hosting the WSL J-Bay Classic this year instead of the WSL pro tour event. Event Date: June 14 to 23, 2024. This specialty event will showcase a unique hybrid format, blending alternative and high-performance surfboards, and a special mixed teams division. Although the surf forecast […]
Under The Influence
Like waves, I am simply a product of my environment. Each wave is subtly shaped by a multitude of factors before it takes its final form at the coastline. A slight change in bathymetry will mold the same swell into various shapes and sizes as it reaches its terminus. It’s incredible how the same swell, […]
Morning Recalibration
Surfing, I’ve realized, is much more than the thrill of riding waves. Especially on the not-so-great days, it’s a recalibration of modern comforts, which helps me appreciate life outside the water. The Cold: Some early morning surf sessions become a battle with the cold. After getting out of bed and before getting into my sweats. […]
Sugar On My Tongue
Surfing is like sugar. It comes in many forms and has a predictable affect on the brain. When sugar hits my tongue I get an immediate reward shortly followed by a strong craving for more. I can’t remember a single surf session where I’ve caught one good wave at the beginning the session and then […]
Thoughts on Shots
Does ‘trying to get the shot’ detract from the experience of surfing? I surf for the stoke and the afterglow that it brings me: peace of mind, elation, and the ‘everything is in it’s right place’ feeling. I also surf for the connection with nature and the exercise. And there’s a social aspect too. My […]
Head v Heart
Something deep inside of me wants to do everything I know I shouldn’t. It feels like my heart is fighting my head. My heart: I want to quit. I want to drop out. I want to give up all possessions like a monk, live in a van, and just surf. I hate ‘the system’ so […]
The Buzzer Beater
I’m looking down the line at a peeling right-hander from the best possible vantage point. I’ve dropped in, my feet are set, I’m coming out of a shallow bottom turn, and I’m rising up the face of the wave to make sure I can get enough speed to make the next section. These first few […]