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Powerful winds blowing for thousands of miles over several days create the perfect setup for Nazaré to come alive.
#depressioningrid #swell #weather #meteorology #surf #surfing
#depressioningrid #swell #weather #meteorology #surf #surfing
Depression Ingrid drives powerful swell toward Portugal
Big waves are expected to hit the Portuguese coastline. Nazaré's underwater canyon should magnify the swell coming from Newfoundland/Labrador.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Powerful winds blowing for thousands of miles over several days create the perfect setup for Nazaré to come alive.
#depressioningrid #swell #weather #meteorology #surf #surfing
#depressioningrid #swell #weather #meteorology #surf #surfing
International waters account for about 50 percent of the world's oceans. It took over two decades for this agreement to get ratified by over 80 countries.
#highseastreaty #BBNJagreement #oceans #oceanography #marinelife #environment
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#highseastreaty #BBNJagreement #oceans #oceanography #marinelife #environment
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High Seas Treaty ratified to set rules for the world's international waters
The agreement was signed by over 80 countries and aims to protect 30 percent of the planet's oceans by 2030. The High Seas Treaty took over two decades to see the light of day.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
International waters account for about 50 percent of the world's oceans. It took over two decades for this agreement to get ratified by over 80 countries.
#highseastreaty #BBNJagreement #oceans #oceanography #marinelife #environment
Cc: @highseasalliance.bsky.social, @unoceandecade.bsky.social
#highseastreaty #BBNJagreement #oceans #oceanography #marinelife #environment
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Andy Irons is still the compass for what professional surfing should be about, so we never forget where true north points to.
#andyirons #aiforever #surfer #surf #surfing
#andyirons #aiforever #surfer #surf #surfing
There is only one AI: it's Andy Irons
Andy Irons is surfing's original hero and anti-hero. Everything he represented was taken away from us. Or maybe not. Here's how the real AI legacy lives.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Andy Irons is still the compass for what professional surfing should be about, so we never forget where true north points to.
#andyirons #aiforever #surfer #surf #surfing
#andyirons #aiforever #surfer #surf #surfing
Surf helmets are no longer a piece of equipment for kooks and beginners. Actually, they never were. Here's everything you should know before buying protective headgear for your wave-riding sessions.
#surfhelmet #surfgear #surfhealth #surf #surfing
#surfhelmet #surfgear #surfhealth #surf #surfing
How to choose the right surf helmet
Pick a surf helmet that fits your head, suits the breaks you ride, and has construction and testing you trust. Here's how to make it right.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Surf helmets are no longer a piece of equipment for kooks and beginners. Actually, they never were. Here's everything you should know before buying protective headgear for your wave-riding sessions.
#surfhelmet #surfgear #surfhealth #surf #surfing
#surfhelmet #surfgear #surfhealth #surf #surfing
"Seawater heals everything," we hear often. What if it actually does the opposite?
#seawater #surfhealth #surf #surfing
#seawater #surfhealth #surf #surfing
Is it safe to surf with an open wound?
Contrary to popular belief, the seawater does not heal wounds. It could actually be extremely harmful and dangerous. Here are the risks of going in the ocean with a small, fresh cut.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
"Seawater heals everything," we hear often. What if it actually does the opposite?
#seawater #surfhealth #surf #surfing
#seawater #surfhealth #surf #surfing
More and more surfers are falling in love with mid-lengths. Here's why and how to choose your all-around surfboard.
#midlengthsurfboard #surfboardshaping #surfboards #surf #surfing
#midlengthsurfboard #surfboardshaping #surfboards #surf #surfing
The rise of the mid-length surfboard
The advantages of owning a mid-length surfboard are too good and too many. Here's why it has become so popular and a surfer's favorite equipment in their quiver.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
More and more surfers are falling in love with mid-lengths. Here's why and how to choose your all-around surfboard.
#midlengthsurfboard #surfboardshaping #surfboards #surf #surfing
#midlengthsurfboard #surfboardshaping #surfboards #surf #surfing
Three surfboard nose shapes pretty much cover all surfers' wave-riding needs. Learn the pros and cons of each one.
#surfboards #surfboardshaping #surfboardshaper #surf #surfing
#surfboards #surfboardshaping #surfboardshaper #surf #surfing
A guide to surfboard nose shapes
No surfboard nose shape is better in all conditions - each one reflects a compromise between lift, drag, stability, and maneuverability. Learn what separates the three types.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Three surfboard nose shapes pretty much cover all surfers' wave-riding needs. Learn the pros and cons of each one.
#surfboards #surfboardshaping #surfboardshaper #surf #surfing
#surfboards #surfboardshaping #surfboardshaper #surf #surfing
Agatha Christie passed away 50 years ago. SurferToday reveals the story behind her passion for surfing.
#agathachristie #surfing
#agathachristie #surfing
Agatha Christie learned to surf in the 1920s
The famous crime fiction writer was among the first women to ride waves on a surfboard. Agatha Christie learned to surf in 1922 in Muizenberg and Waikiki.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Agatha Christie passed away 50 years ago. SurferToday reveals the story behind her passion for surfing.
#agathachristie #surfing
#agathachristie #surfing
The 5/4/3 mm wetsuit is a smart combination of three different thickness layers that may be great for your winter needs.
#wetsuits #neoprene #coldwatersurf #surf #surfing
#wetsuits #neoprene #coldwatersurf #surf #surfing
The 5/4/3 wetsuit explained: when and where surfers need it
A 5/4/3 wetsuit is built for committed cold-water surfers, especially winter sessions in regions where warmth and protection from wind and cold matter more than ultra-light flexibility.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The 5/4/3 mm wetsuit is a smart combination of three different thickness layers that may be great for your winter needs.
#wetsuits #neoprene #coldwatersurf #surf #surfing
#wetsuits #neoprene #coldwatersurf #surf #surfing
New Year's resolutions: make them happen, you're a surfer.
#newyearsresolution #surfer #surf #surfing
#newyearsresolution #surfer #surf #surfing
Ten doable resolutions for a surfing year
Ten realistic surfing resolutions focused on presence, consistency, and enjoying the water all year without pressure, ego, or grand promises.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM
New Year's resolutions: make them happen, you're a surfer.
#newyearsresolution #surfer #surf #surfing
#newyearsresolution #surfer #surf #surfing
The skater wants to be fit and ready for the LA28 Olympic Games.
#nyjahhuston #skateboarder #skate #skateboard #skateboarding @la28games.bsky.social
#nyjahhuston #skateboarder #skate #skateboard #skateboarding @la28games.bsky.social
Olympic medalist Nyjah Huston fractures skull in New Year skate crash
The two-time Olympian and seven-time world champion skateboarder fractured his eye socket after a tough wipeout while skating in Tempe, Arizona.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The skater wants to be fit and ready for the LA28 Olympic Games.
#nyjahhuston #skateboarder #skate #skateboard #skateboarding @la28games.bsky.social
#nyjahhuston #skateboarder #skate #skateboard #skateboarding @la28games.bsky.social
Thanks to WaveWatch, originally developed in the late 1980s in the Netherlands, surfers know when to go with greater accuracy.
#wavewatch #waveforecast #windforecast #weather #surfscience #surf #surfing @noaa.gov
#wavewatch #waveforecast #windforecast #weather #surfscience #surf #surfing @noaa.gov
WaveWatch: the global model that changed wind and wave forecasting
WaveWatch III is the world's most widely used wind and wave forecasting model. Here's how it began in the Netherlands and evolved in the United States.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thanks to WaveWatch, originally developed in the late 1980s in the Netherlands, surfers know when to go with greater accuracy.
#wavewatch #waveforecast #windforecast #weather #surfscience #surf #surfing @noaa.gov
#wavewatch #waveforecast #windforecast #weather #surfscience #surf #surfing @noaa.gov
There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris floating in the sea. And that's a tiny part of the whole ocean pollution problem.
#oceanpollution #waterpollution #pollution #oceans #environment
#oceanpollution #waterpollution #pollution #oceans #environment
100 ocean pollution facts backed by science
Marine pollution is no longer a future threat or a distant problem. The numbers behind this crisis are often more startling than the images. Here's what you should know.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:24 PM
There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris floating in the sea. And that's a tiny part of the whole ocean pollution problem.
#oceanpollution #waterpollution #pollution #oceans #environment
#oceanpollution #waterpollution #pollution #oceans #environment
The Game of S.K.A.T.E. was inspired by the basketball game H.O.R.S.E. Now, grab your skateboard and challenge your friends. Here are the most common rules.
#gameofskate #skategame #games #skateboarder #skateboard #skateboarding
#gameofskate #skategame #games #skateboarder #skateboard #skateboarding
How to play the Game of S.K.A.T.E.
A complete guide to the Game of S.K.A.T.E., explaining the origins, rules, scoring system, common house rules, and role in skateboarding culture.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Game of S.K.A.T.E. was inspired by the basketball game H.O.R.S.E. Now, grab your skateboard and challenge your friends. Here are the most common rules.
#gameofskate #skategame #games #skateboarder #skateboard #skateboarding
#gameofskate #skategame #games #skateboarder #skateboard #skateboarding
Giving up on the Eisbach would be a stab at German surf culture and at one of Munich's most popular attractions.
#eisbach #riverwave #riversurfing #munich #surf #surfing
#eisbach #riverwave #riversurfing #munich #surf #surfing
Munich scraps plan to restore its legendary Eisbach river wave
A few months after backing up the Eisbach surf culture and history, Munich city officials are showing signs of not wanting to restore the famous static river wave.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Giving up on the Eisbach would be a stab at German surf culture and at one of Munich's most popular attractions.
#eisbach #riverwave #riversurfing #munich #surf #surfing
#eisbach #riverwave #riversurfing #munich #surf #surfing
The Surfing Santas tradition in Cocoa Beach gathered 500 Santa surfers and over 10,000 people on the sunny sand strip.
#surfingsantas #cocoabeach #santaclaus #christmas #surf #surfing
#surfingsantas #cocoabeach #santaclaus #christmas #surf #surfing
Christmas Eve goes full send as Surfing Santas take over Cocoa Beach
With 500 surfers in the water fully dressed in Santa Claus costumes, the spirit of the holiday season was once again preserved and celebrated.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Surfing Santas tradition in Cocoa Beach gathered 500 Santa surfers and over 10,000 people on the sunny sand strip.
#surfingsantas #cocoabeach #santaclaus #christmas #surf #surfing
#surfingsantas #cocoabeach #santaclaus #christmas #surf #surfing
We at SurferToday.com wish you a Merry Christmas, surrounded by peace, love, and harmony. 🎄 💫
December 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We at SurferToday.com wish you a Merry Christmas, surrounded by peace, love, and harmony. 🎄 💫
In 1970, finding surf in the Dominican Republic and Haiti was not for the faint of heart.
#dominicanrepublic #haiti #surftrip #surfstories #jerryolivas #surf #surfing
#dominicanrepublic #haiti #surftrip #surfstories #jerryolivas #surf #surfing
'Trouble in Paradise': a 1970 surf trip to the Dominican Republic
Life was not easy for American traveling surfers venturing into the Dominican Republic and Haiti in the 1970s. Here's a true tale of dangerous adventures lived by Jerry Olivas.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In 1970, finding surf in the Dominican Republic and Haiti was not for the faint of heart.
#dominicanrepublic #haiti #surftrip #surfstories #jerryolivas #surf #surfing
#dominicanrepublic #haiti #surftrip #surfstories #jerryolivas #surf #surfing
The verve of the unexpected, something that only a few things in life, like surfing, can provide us.
#surfsession #surflife #surfer #surf #surfing
#surfsession #surflife #surfer #surf #surfing
What makes a surf session unexpectedly special?
How can we fall back into the excitement of not knowing what a surf session could bring us? Where have we lost the thrill of the search for the unexpected? When have we replaced the water surface with...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The verve of the unexpected, something that only a few things in life, like surfing, can provide us.
#surfsession #surflife #surfer #surf #surfing
#surfsession #surflife #surfer #surf #surfing
A reflection on the feeling of having too much of a good thing.
#winterswell #atlanticocean #storms #swell #surf #surfing
#winterswell #atlanticocean #storms #swell #surf #surfing
The excess of waves
North Atlantic Ocean storms are common in winter, but back-to-back massive swells that slam the shores for over a month are rare. How does it feel to have too much of a good thing?
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December 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A reflection on the feeling of having too much of a good thing.
#winterswell #atlanticocean #storms #swell #surf #surfing
#winterswell #atlanticocean #storms #swell #surf #surfing
3D-printed surfboards are not new, but Swellcycle is doing it differently. And with nearly zero waste.
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How 3D printing is changing the way surfboards are made
Swellcycle, a Santa Cruz-based company, is changing the surfboard-shaping paradigm by making 3D printing and 3D scanning an industry standard with near-zero waste.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
3D-printed surfboards are not new, but Swellcycle is doing it differently. And with nearly zero waste.
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The famous yellow buoys of the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They power the most accurate surf forecasts in the United States.
#cdip #oceanbuoy #scripps #surfforecast #surf #surfing
Cc: @scrippsocean.bsky.social
#cdip #oceanbuoy #scripps #surfforecast #surf #surfing
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The story behind the yellow wave buoys powering surf forecasts in the US
In 1975, the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) developed a system that collected wave data and transmitted it to Scripps Institution of Oceanography via regular telephone lines.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The famous yellow buoys of the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They power the most accurate surf forecasts in the United States.
#cdip #oceanbuoy #scripps #surfforecast #surf #surfing
Cc: @scrippsocean.bsky.social
#cdip #oceanbuoy #scripps #surfforecast #surf #surfing
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It's an early win for Lady Gaga, but not the end for ...Lost Surfboards. The thing is, the logo and font used by the singer are incredibly similar to Matt Biolos' surf brand.
#mayhem #lostsurfboards #ladygaga #surfbrand #surf #surfing
#mayhem #lostsurfboards #ladygaga #surfbrand #surf #surfing
Judge sides with Lady Gaga in Mayhem trademark fight with Lost Surfboards
Despite the logo and font resemblances with Matt Biolos' surf brand, the judge ruled that Gaga's use of Mayhem is artistically relevant to her album and tour and does not explicitly mislead consumers.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It's an early win for Lady Gaga, but not the end for ...Lost Surfboards. The thing is, the logo and font used by the singer are incredibly similar to Matt Biolos' surf brand.
#mayhem #lostsurfboards #ladygaga #surfbrand #surf #surfing
#mayhem #lostsurfboards #ladygaga #surfbrand #surf #surfing
No more single-use bodyboards in Kauai. From December 10, 2026, onward, selling, renting, or giving away polystyrene foam bodyboards will be prohibited.
#polystyrenebodyboards #bodyboards #kauai #bodyboard #bodyboarding
#polystyrenebodyboards #bodyboards #kauai #bodyboard #bodyboarding
Kauai bans disposable polystyrene foam bodyboards
Selling and renting polystyrene foam bodyboards will be prohibited in Kauai, Hawaii, effective December 10, 2026.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
No more single-use bodyboards in Kauai. From December 10, 2026, onward, selling, renting, or giving away polystyrene foam bodyboards will be prohibited.
#polystyrenebodyboards #bodyboards #kauai #bodyboard #bodyboarding
#polystyrenebodyboards #bodyboards #kauai #bodyboard #bodyboarding