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A Day in the Life of Durban Surfer Surprise Maphumulo
From early morning sessions at the Durban piers to gym reps and good food in between, this is the daily grind behind the dream. With his signature smile and...
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Built to Last: In Conversation with Xcel Team Riders Noah Kahn & Levi Kolnik
In a surf industry crowded with bold claims and fast-moving trends, Xcel Wetsuits has carved out its reputation the old-fashioned way — by building...
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O’Neill Cold Water Junior Classic
The O’Neill Cold Water Junior Classic presented by Sea Harvest and supported by Lifestyle Surf Shop took place from 20–22 February, officially launching the...
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Riding the Wild: Zambezi River Surfer Sam Bradford
On the mighty Zambezi River , where thunderous whitewater cuts through raw African wilderness, Sam Bradford has carved out a wave almost entirely his...
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Rolling Retro 2026 Brings Heritage and Heavy Hitters to Llandudno
Rolling Retro 2026 returned to Llandudno for a landmark edition of the event, with Monster Energy stepping in as headline sponsor. More than 100...
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Jordy & Friends Trading Cape Town Tubes
Jordy Smith linked up with Ducky Staples and Mikey February in the Cape, and the result was pure cold-water magic. Battling howling offshore winds...
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Twiggy Baker’s North Pacific Trifecta: From Waimea to Mavericks to Victory at Thriller at Killers
When the swell of the season marched across the North Pacific, Twiggy didn’t just follow it, he rode it across three of the most...
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Rolling Retro 2026
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s longest-running celebration of surf culture, Rolling Retro, returned to the iconic shores of Llandudno Beach this past...
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Beyond the Wave: The Last Surfing Hippie
The film follows Bruce Gold, one of the last remaining hippie surfers in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. A living remnant of a bygone era,...
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Raglan, Through Fresh Eyes
To be honest, I didn’t know much about Raglan before the WSL announced it as the replacement for Jeffreys Bay. Like a lot of...
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If J-Bay Leaves the Tour, What Do We Lose?
Why Jeffreys Bay Is Still One of the Crown Jewels of World Surfing, and Why South Africa Needs to Fight for It
There are surf...
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A South African Surf Film: ‘Where the Air is Thick with Glory’
Two identical 5 ’11 Spiders sat like spears between us as we sped along the coast towards llandudno. It had long since become a...
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Why the Muizenberg Beachfront Upgrade Is Good News for Surfers
Muizenberg has always been more than just a surf spot. It’s where first waves are caught, where longboard culture thrives, and where the smell...
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St Francis Bay Groyne Project Update: The Bay Starts to Breathe Again
A few months ago, the St Francis Bay groynes were just lines on engineering drawings and piles of rock on the beach. Now, the...