Is it better to wait for perfect waves or just paddle out no matter what? This episode dives into why bad surf conditions might actually be the best training ground for beginner surfers—and how every minute in the water counts.
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Meet KC, a 58-year-old "Ballsy Charger" whose surfing journey began during the pandemic in Santa Cruz. From wipeouts to wildlife encounters, this is a story of resilience, community, and discovering stoke later in life.
Confused about surf wax? Learn how to choose the right wax for your board, when to apply it, and what beginners often get wrong. Your ultimate guide to sticky success.
Learn how to turtle roll like a pro. This essential surf technique helps longboarders and soft top surfers get past breaking waves without wiping out—step-by-step guide included.
Not all long, peeling waves are created equal. In this post, we unpack what really makes a point break a point break—and why so many famous surf spots aren’t technically point breaks at all. From Malibu to Waikiki to the movie Point Break (which, spoiler alert, didn’t even feature a point break), we dive into the difference between point breaks, reef breaks, and everything in between.
Planning your first surf trip to Bali? Kuta Beach is still a solid beginner surf spot—warm water, mellow waves, and all the rental gear you need. Here's what to expect, when to go, and why it’s still worth the hype (for now).
Struggling with your pop-up? From the two-step to the chicken wing and explosive jump-up, we break down beginner surf pop-up techniques—and why none of them really work (at least not at first). Here's what to expect, what to avoid, and how to actually get better.
Discover how a 14-year-old’s first surf session in Japan—complete with a sandwich-snatching eagle—sparked a lifelong love for arctic surfing and led to a powerful documentary on women in boardsports.
Discover insider tips for how to surf more and work less—without breaking the bank. From financial minimalism to remote jobs, this episode shares real strategies from Girls Who Can’t Surf Good on funding the surf life.
Did you know Agatha Christie was one of the first British women to surf? From “surf bathing with planks” in South Africa to paddling out in Waikiki, this 1922 travel tale is full of surprises—including near-naked wipeouts and surfboard sticker shock.
