Beginner surfers often overlook volume—but it’s the key to easier paddling, more wave catches, and a better pop-up. Learn how to calculate the right surfboard volume using the Guild Factor, and avoid the classic beginner mistakes.
Surf science
Understand surf science basics—learn about wave formation, ocean dynamics, and the science behind the perfect ride.
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Surf forecasts can help—or totally kill your stoke. Let us help. We break down kilojoules, wind, tide, and wave height, and explore why relying too much on perfect conditions might be the worst thing for your surfing.
What do waves really do—besides giving us something to surf? This episode explores how waves form, their unexpected connection to clouds, oxygen mixing, coastal shaping, and a fun physics lesson called Stokes drift.
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.
