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Meet the surfers who are making waves in the Gaza Strip

In partnership with Media City

"We stay at the sea because it is where we can experience a taste of freedom and happiness."

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Paddleboard pooches: Dogs take to the waves for surf race

A paddle surf race with your canine companion might sound like fun, but it demands a well-trained pooch who'll stay still on the board while you race.

Culture news

Watch: This is officially the biggest wave ever surfed

German surfer, Sebastian Steudtner has received a Guinness World Record certificate for the biggest wave surfed in the world, for his surf on 29 October 2020

Destinations

This coastline has just become the UK’s first World Surfing Reserve

A coastal area of south-west England has been selected as a World Surfing Reserve by global non-profit organisation, Save the Waves Coalition.

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Experiences

Tourists surf the sand on Nicaragua’s most active volcano

Spewing lava can’t stop these tourists tackling one of Nicaragua’s deadliest destinations.

USA

Californian surfing great wins pipeline title a week ahead of 50th

A week before his 50th birthday, surfing legend Kelly Slater defeated 24-year-old local favourite Seth Moniz to win the 2022 World Surf League's Billabong Pro Pipeline title in Hawaii.

Destinations

Puerto Rico’s best beaches for sun, sea and surf

Puerto Rico has just made it easier to visit and with so many amazing beaches to check out, now is the perfect time for a trip.

Scenes

Surf Ghana: meet the skateboarding collective making waves in Africa

In partnership with Media City

"The scene in Ghana is bigger and better than I ever expected. When I started skating there were only two of us."

Destinations

Surf's up: Europe’s best spots for September

With quieter beaches and better swell, there's no excuse not to book an autumn surfing break.

Nature

Can surfing help to protect the biodiversity of our coastlines?

The relationship between this sport and the environment is long and complex.

Experiences

The best places for beginners to learn to surf

If one of Tokyo 2020’s ‘new sports on the block’ has inspired you to pick up a board, head to one of these spots first.

Destinations

Four of Europe's best surf beaches to catch a wave

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned surf expert there's something on this list for you.

People

Why these surfers in Australia are learning about Indigenous culture

Students surfers are being taught about the rich history of their local surf breaks.

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Dog surfing competition cancelled in California due to COVID-19

Contestants - or more likely their owners - are being asked to submit videos of their moves instead.

Green News

Why are the waves in California glowing blue?

The natural phenomenon is drawing visitors who are swimming and surfing in the luminous waves.

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Swimmers and surfers return to Sydney's Bondi Beach after lockdown

Sydney's Bondi Beach has reopened to swimmers and surfers. But access is regulated and no-one is allowed to linger on the sand.

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'Ich bin ein surfer': Berliners get first artificial wave factory

The surf was up for Berliners on Friday as the German capital's first artificial surfing wave opened for business.

USA

Watch: California surfing dogs hang ten to help orphaned pets

The dog days of summer may be gone, but that didn't stop these canine competitors. The Surf Dog Surf-a-thon has been raising money for orphaned pets for 14 years.

Angola

360° video: Great surfing will ‘put Angola on the map’

In partnership with Infotur Angola

Angola rarely comes up when surfers discuss possible holiday destinations, but maybe that is about to change.

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Wakeboarder takes on Bangkok’s narrow waterways at speed

German wakeboarder Dominik Gührs navigated the narrow waterways of Bangkok's Ancient City and floating markets recently.