I spent a month in Japan and managed to get some good (not amazing) waves. I could have easily been skunked if it wasn’t for a few good local contacts and the flexibility to chase down swells. Here’s what I wish I had known before I went and my quick advice on how to make […]
Author: TheStevens
Forecasting for Japan’s Shoulder Season: The Winter
Thinking about a winter surf trip to Japan? While fall boasts the most consistent waves, winter offers lower crowds and still the potential for fun waves if you know where to go. Here’s what you need to know: Japan Surf Seasons Overview Winter Surf Conditions Expect to rely heavily on short-period wind swells, which can […]
Surf Guide: Da Nang, Central Vietnam
Da Nang surfing in a nutshell: you can have the lineup to yourself, but there’s a good reason surfers aren’t flocking to central Vietnam. If you’re looking for a livable city that allows you to paddle out, it’s not a bad place. Despite the long coastline, there aren’t many workable reefs or point breaks, particularly […]
Surf Exploration: Florida’s East Coast
A lot of great surfers come from Florida and I meet them all around the world. But Florida has never struck me as a surf mecca. I’ve always known that the conditions are mostly small except when hurricanes light up the coast. So I went to Florida to see what the waves were like and […]
J Bay Surf Festival 2024 Music Lineup
Weekend One: June 14 – 16 Friday, June 14 Saturday, June 15 Sunday, June 16 Comedy Takeover: June 20 Thursday, June 20 Seated Event – Limited Tickets Weekend Two: June 21 – 23 Friday, June 21 Saturday, June 22 Sunday, June 23
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. […]