Surfing Stories
Explore articles and updates focused on surfing.
August 1, 2025
Welcome to Baja: Where Desert Meets Surf
Imagine rolling dunes dotted with towering cardón cacti, under a big blue sky that meets turquoise waves just beyond the sand. This isn't some beach
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July 18, 2025
Guide to Hitting the Best Surf Spots in Southern Baja
Thinking about planning a surf trip to Southern Baja? Whether you're chasing fast reef barrels, mellow longboard peelers, or a little bit of everything with
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June 12, 2025
Why Nayarit is Perfect for a Guys Surf Trip
A Nayarit surf trip with your buddies feels like the holy grail for wave-hungry groups looking to break away from the daily grind. The Punta
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June 12, 2025
The Top Surf Spots in Nayarit: A Local Surfer’s Guide
Nayarit’s lush Pacific coastline is a surfer magnet for good reason. From the cobblestone streets of Sayulita to the mellow coves of Punta Mita and
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June 11, 2025
Ultimate Guide to Booking a Surf Trip in Nayarit, Mexico
Dreaming of warm waves, lush jungles, and sun-kissed beaches? Nayarit, Mexico, might be your new favorite surf destination. Hugging the Pacific, this region is…
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March 6, 2024
Exploring The World Of Surf Like A Local With Thermal
Ready to embark on one-of-a-kind authentic experiences with the world's most respected local guides? Heli and Thermal Travel are partnering to bring you the mos…
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April 11, 2023
What It’s Like To Book a Surf Trip to the Mentawais
The Mentawais are a chain of islands off the northwest coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. They're remote, they can be challenging to get to and they
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December 14, 2022
What To Pack For A Costa Rica Surf Trip.
If you're planning on heading to Costa Rica for a surf trip, it's important to pack wisely. Costa Rica is known for its world-class waves,
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December 14, 2022
Why You Should Escape to Costa Rica and Surf This Winter.
Surfing in Costa Rica is a world-renowned pastime, and for a good reason. The warm waters, beautiful sandy beaches, and consistent waves make it an
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October 2, 2021
When and where to go surfing in Costa Rica
It's no secret that surfing in Costa Rica is absolutely phenomenal. You've seen it in the movies. You've seen it on the ‘Gram. You've dreamed
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June 11, 2021
Let's Go Surfing In The Alps
The Swiss Alps are well-known for many things: deep snow; stunning views; friendly cows; life-changing fondue (thanks to said cows). The list goes on. And
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February 10, 2021
Best Outdoor Adventure Trips for Couples
Time to take that trip you and your significant other have been dreaming about all of lockdown.To continue our Heli Best Of Series, we wanted
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May 12, 2020
How to Pick the Right Surfboard Length for Beginners
Despite how easy the locals are making it look at your hometown spot, surfing is arguably one of the most challenging boardsports to pick up.
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February 25, 2020
What It Feels Like When You First Learn To Surf
In this cute video from Red Bull, we follow the progress of one man's journey from couch surfer to actual surfer. He was lucky
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February 18, 2020
3 Last Minute Mentawai Surf Trips You Can Book Right Now
The Indian Ocean is slowly beginning to pulse as we move into the early surf season. This time of year is a great opportunity for
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January 14, 2020
Surfing Nicaragua: The Best Beaches For Beginners
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua has a plethora of beaches and surfing spots that produce world class waves from beach breaks,
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January 1, 2020
Surfing In Morocco: An Overview Of Seasons
Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea has all the key elements that make it an incredible surf destination. The
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December 30, 2019
Remote Surf Destination Travel Tips
Heading off the beaten path? We’ve put together a few useful tips to help prepare you for the unexpected. Naturally, destinations that are far-flung are
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June 20, 2019
Chulada: Surfing the Coast of Mexico
Otto Flores, Ramón Navarro and Kalle Carranza spend some time in the lesser known parts along the coast of Mexico, finding empty barrels and
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December 21, 2018
The World's Biggest Wave Record Might Have Just Been Broken
The photographer Pedro Miranda captured this epic ride by British big wave surfer Tom Butler at Nazaré, Portugal just a few days ago on
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October 17, 2018
Luis Diaz in Blue Heaven, Mentawai
Luis Diaz is a young professional surfer out of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. He's currently ranked at 172nd in the
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