A Surf Podcast for Beginners That Actually Gets You

The Wipeout Weekly is a surf podcast for beginners who want more than just pop-up tips and surf clichés. It’s real talk about learning to surf—honestly, awkwardly, and with a little sarcasm. Whether you’re still riding the whitewater or just figured out what “trim” means, this podcast was made with you in mind.

Hosted by a late-bloomer surfer who remembers what it’s like to feel completely out of place in the lineup, The Wipeout Weekly delivers episodes that mix humor, cultural insight, and beginner-level clarity. It’s not just about how to surf—it’s about how we all feel about surfing.

This surf podcast for beginners dives into everything from common wipeout patterns to why surf etiquette feels like high school politics. We cover surf culture, history, gear tips, learning plateaus, and what it means to find your place in a sport that’s often anything but beginner-friendly.

You’ll hear interviews with surf coaches, ocean advocates, historians, local legends, retreat leaders, and everyday learners. We feature voices from our global community—including the 74,000+ members of Girls Who Can’t Surf Good—to make sure the advice you hear is grounded in real beginner experience.

Some episodes offer step-by-step help: like how to pick the right board, what to do when you get stuck in a surf slump, or how to improve your stance without going full “poo.” Others get deeper: surf therapy, body image in the lineup, being the oldest one in your lesson, or why some surf advice just doesn’t land.

If you’re looking for a surf podcast for beginners that doesn’t assume you grew up riding waves—and doesn’t make you feel like an idiot for asking what a “closeout” is—The Wipeout Weekly is here for you.

Start with our first episode or explore interviews in the guest archive. New episodes drop regularly—some short, some deep, all made for beginners trying to find their flow (and their feet).

We believe surfing should feel possible, not exclusive. That’s why we’re building this podcast—to make space for every kook, foamie, overthinker, and side-eye survivor who just wants to surf more, learn faster, and feel less alone doing it.

The Wipeout Weekly: a surf podcast for beginners who want to learn, laugh, and paddle back out.