Why Dominicalito is the beginner break you’ve been dreaming of
The Wipeout Weekly
It’s time for another surf spot spotlight—and this week, we’re heading back to Costa Rica to explore Dominicalito, the laid-back little sister to Dominical. Just a few minutes south of its more famous neighbor, Dominicalito is a beginner’s dream: soft, forgiving waves, warm water, and a mellow jungle-fringed bay where fishing boats bob and howler monkeys occasionally provide the soundtrack. If you’re learning to surf, want a chill first green wave, or just crave early-morning peelers without the pressure, Dominicalito might be your new favorite. We’ll talk conditions, hazards,...
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Surfer girl stories from Peru, San Diego and literally all over the place
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It’s time for Girl Stories Vol. 2, and this one takes us all over the globe—from Italy to Peru, San Diego to Sri Lanka—with three incredible women: Camilla, Cynthia, and Riley. 🌱 Riley learned to surf at 27 in Peru and sees the ocean as a spiritual teacher. For her, surfing is not about skill—it’s a way to connect to something deeper. 🌊 Cynthia, a San Diego local, once taught herself to swim at 15 so she could become a lifeguard. Now at 45, she’s six months into surfing—and inspiring her daughter to paddle out too. 🌍 Camilla is a globe-trotting Italian surfer and surf...
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Surfing news roundup - July 31, 2025
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This week, the surfing world actually delivered—fun, weird, and even a little heartwarming news. I know, I’m shocked too. 🧱 First up: Maui’s turning surf trash into literal treasure. A company called Surf Block Maui is recycling leftover EPS foam from surfboard shaping into actual building blocks—ones being used in local homes, including wildfire rebuilds. It’s genius, it’s sustainable, and it’s giving surfboard waste a second life that doesn’t end in a landfill. 🐶 Then we head to SoCal, where the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon returns this September. Dogs on surfboards, costumes,...
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What's inside your surfboard?
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My foamie had a run-in with some rogue fins and got violently disemboweled. While staring into its guts, I thought—hey, maybe we should talk about how surfboards are made. In today’s episode, I break down the difference between PU and EPS boards, what “feel” and “flex” actually mean, and why your shortboard is springier than your log. We’ll go from foam blanks and stringers to fiberglass cloth and hot coats—and why you should never use polyester resin on an EPS board unless you’re trying to reenact a surfboard horror movie. If you’ve ever wondered what’s inside your...
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Why I never surf without a first aid kit (unless I cycle to the beach)
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Do you bring a first aid kit when you surf? You should. This week’s episode is a tale of low tide, a rogue board, and a black eye that nearly sent me into a full-blown surf freakout. We talk about what to do when your surf buddy gets injured and there’s no lifeguard around, what a basic surf first aid kit should include, and why every surfer should know the basics of ocean safety.
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I hate GoPro, but perhaps not for the reason you hate GoPro
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Do you have any footage of yourself surfing? I didn’t—for over 15 years. Then came the GoPro. You’d think I’d be obsessed. But I’m not. In today’s episode, we unpack the love-hate relationship with action cams, T-Rex arms on a 9'6", and the small indignities of trying to film yourself surfing in 4K. Plus: hotel rental hacks, underwater shouting, battery life rage, and one very validating Dad comment. GoPro, if you're listening... just make the damn thing last longer.
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Pipeline: The prettiest death trap in surfing
The Wipeout Weekly
You know it. You’ve seen the photos. But have you really met Pipeline? In this episode, we take a closer (but not too close) look at the world’s most famous and most feared wave—where barrels break bones and wipeouts meet razor-sharp reef. We talk Phil Edwards, Barbie’s better judgment, and what it’s like to paddle out at a break that’s basically a gladiator pit. Plus: Moana Jones Wong, 50 feral dudes, and one glorious first-hand account that reads like a fever dream.
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Surf spot spotlight: Taghazout (a.k.a. Tarazoot?!)
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You’ve seen the name. You’ve wondered how to say it. (Spoiler: It’s Tarazoot, according to the Wall Street Journal.) This week, we’re heading to the Moroccan surf mecca of Taghazout—a foamie-filled, mint tea-sipping, donkey-dodging paradise for beginners. We’re breaking down the best beach breaks (hi, Panoramas and Crocodiles), what to wear, where to rent, and how to avoid stepping on a sea urchin or a camel. It’s one of the best spots for Euro winter escapees, digital nomads, and anyone who dreams of surfing with goats on cliffs.
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Surfer Girl Stories Vol. 1— starting late, starting over, and starting scared
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We’re back with another collection of surfer girl stories—and this time, it’s a lineup of three! These tales may be short, but they pack plenty of stoke, soul, and realness. Meet Karla (Santa Cruz), Emma (Devon, UK), and Angela (LA)—each navigating their own wave-filled journey, from Cowell’s Beach to Fistral to Bolsa Chica. These are stories of starting late, starting over, and starting scared, but always having fun.
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Surfing news roundup - July 24, 2025
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This week’s news is… a bit sharky. 🩴 A foot-chomping incident in New Smyrna Beach reminds us why it’s called the “shark bite capital of the world.” 🩸 A UK hydrofoil surfer in the Canary Islands gets seriously bitten by a suspected mako shark. Spoiler: makos are terrifyingly fast. 🧭 A 13.8-foot, 1,653-pound great white named Contender pinged near Cape Cod—close enough to make Nantucket's tan lines shiver. Plus: We preview the 2025 Lexus US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, running July 26–August 3. Expect epic heats, surf films, beachside concerts, and hopefully zero...
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We’re breaking down the best beach breaks (hi, Panoramas and Crocodiles), what to wear, where to rent, and how to avoid stepping on a sea urchin or a camel. It’s one of the best spots for Euro winter escapees, digital nomads, and anyone who dreams of surfing with goats on cliffs.