I had heard from a few sources that there were actually good waves in China, many of which were uncrowded. I took the first few accounts with a big grain of salt, as any cautious surfer who knows anything about the validity of surf reports from other surfers should. But a few credible sources peaked […]
Category: Surf Travel
Surf Guide: Southwest Sri Lanka
I spent a few weeks in Sri Lanka this year to see what the hype was all about. Here’s what I learned, and just about everything you need to know before you go. An Introduction to Southwest Sri Lanka Surfing Southwest Sri Lanka beckons surfers with the promise of a vibrant, tropical escape. This stretch […]
4 Tips To Improve Your Surf Vacation in Japan
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 […]
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 […]
Top 5 Surf Spots in El Salvador
El Salvador is one of most amazing and “must-visit” surfing destinations in Central America. It offers various surf breaks with clean and consistent waves all-year round. This article will list down the top five surf spots in El Salvador. El Tunco El Tunco is El Salvador’s most popular surf spot and a true year-round paradise […]
La Chuparosa de Saladita
La Chuparosa de Saladita is a simple, clean, and eco-friendly accommodation. It is only an hour away from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, and is located right on the beach, which is very close to La Saladita. From the pool area and most of their rooms, you can see La Saladita breaking. In fact, you can even […]
A Brief History of Surfing in La Saladita
La Saladita is one of Mexico’s premier surf spots. It is well-known for providing a great left-hand point break. This article will discuss the brief history of surfing in the so-called “longboarder’s paradise of Mexico” – La Saladita. Surfers discovered La Saladita in the mid-1970s; it was a hidden paradise for surfers, with unlimited waves […]
Top 10 SUP Trips for Surfers
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is gaining in popularity for good reason. It’s another way to have fun in the water when conditions aren’t ideal for surfing. And some surfers have gotten so good at it, they don’t go back to their regular board very often. If you’re stoked on the SUP and looking to […]
5 Great Destinations for Surfing and Diving
Looking for a place you can catch your stoke by surfing when the waves are good and diving when the visibility is great? Here’s five of the world’s greatest surfing and diving destinations. The Maldives When you hear the word Maldives, the first thing that will come to your mind is a peaceful summer paradise. […]