Girls Who Can't Surf Good

🏄‍♀️ Ever heard of surf insurance? Not a thing 😬 Plus: Soul arch ≠ soul surfing, Tourmaline is sloooow, a surf forecast bedtime story, and way too much hurricane & wave pool news

Surfing insurance, anyone? Or you prefer to live dangerously. Spoiler: no such thing. 😜

#surfing #beginnersurfer #surf

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🏄‍♀️ One shuffle forward, two wipeouts back—or surf progress hell 😈 Plus: Surfing Pipe, sleepy Samara, surf records galore, and this week’s fresh news

Ever wondered why you're having such a bloody hard time progressing in surfing? Good news, it's not you! #surfing #beginnersurfer

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New pod episode alert! 🔔 We chatted with @davidlitt.bsky.social about learning to surf to battle depression, and, of course–his new surfing memoir: "It's Only Drowning".

#surfing #podcast #thewipeoutweekly #girlswhocantsurfgood #beginnersurfer

🏄‍♀️ Are you and your surf spot okay? 🥺 Plus: Shipstern Bluff is unreal, shooting the pier is chaos, surfboard 101, and yep—it’s only drowning.

How's that relationship with your surf spot going? We saw you looking at that other spot on Surfline! This is not going to end well. #surfing #beginnersurfer

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Somerset mum gets bitten by the surf bug | The Wipeout Weekly Beginner UK surfer Katherine shares how a trip to the Gower sparked an obsession, from bodyboarding to Bristol's Wave pool and her first solo ocean su

So envious of every brand new surfer out there. Just starting out. So fresh. So stoked. Just having fun. No baggage! 😂

We titled this story: “Somerset (that’s in the UK) mum gets bitten by the surf bug… but it all ends OK.” 🏄‍♀️

#surfing #surfergirl #girlswhocantsurfgood #thewipeoutweekly

The Wipeout Weekly | A Surf Podcast for Beginners Who Hate Surf Podcasts The Wipeout Weekly is a surf podcast for beginners, sharing real stories, culture deep dives, and how it actually feels to learn to surf.

New pod episode alert! 🔔

We’re chatting with Laura Day, the voice behind Confessions of a Surf Lady and the founder of The Surf Société.

Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts:
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#surfing #surf #surfergirl #podcast #thewipeoutweekly #girlswhocantsurfgood

I hate GoPro | The Wipeout Weekly I hate GoPro, but probably not for the reasons you hate GoPro. Let's compare notes!

I hate GoPro. I really do. I hate it more than I love having footage of me surfing. Why?! Because I have tiny, T-Rex arms! #surfing #beginnersurfer

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🏄‍♀️ Should we even care about pro surfers 🤔 Plus: Cortés is ridic. Flyaway is silly. And there's this penguin...

Should we even care about pro surfers? Does not caring make us bad surfers?! 🤯 😱 And how do you personally feel about it? We promise, we won't judge. 🥰 #surfing #beginnersurfer

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🏄‍♀️ Surfing with anxiety: the stuff surfers never talk about 🥺 Plus: Pop-up: overrated? Turner's Beach, WTF is a sponge, and kid surf news 👶🏄‍♂️

I don’t get scared surfing. 😳 You don’t get scared, right? Everyone gets scared. Sometimes just a little, sometimes a lot. Sometimes it's when you least expect it. Like, just standing on the beach looking at the surf. #surfing

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🏄‍♀️ Not all surfers are created equal—some want to surf a tsunami 🌊 Plus: Dealing with a bottom turn, Nazaré is not a wave & only good surf news

Surfing doesn’t mean the same thing to all surfers. You want to surf Pipeline. I just want to make it through the whitewash without getting eaten alive. And that’s a big problem. Why? We explain. #surfing #beginnersurfer #truthaboutsurfing

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🏄‍♀️ "Surfing is ruined" or why surfers are so angry 😤 Plus: How to avoid pearling, 15 years as a beginner, Thurso East & weekly news

Surfing is not a gentle sport. And surfers are an angry bunch. Why would you even want to get into it? 😜 #surfing #begginersurfer

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🏄‍♀️ Dealing with the drop of any size 🗼 Plus: Hotdogging, night surfing, this week’s surf news, and beginner tips for Bali

Scared of the drop? Yeah, us too. But we do have a few solutions. #surfing #beginnersurfer

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🏄‍♀️ Can you still call yourself a surfer if you never surf? 🫢 Plus: Mexico’s wave machine, WSL’s deal, the origins of kook

Can you call yourself a surfer if you never surf? 🏄🏻‍♂️ We bet you have an opinion. So do we. In the latest edition of The Wipeout Weekly. #Surfing #beginnersurfer

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Eternal guilt of not going out surfing | The Wipeout Weekly Feeling the guilt of not going out surfing? We dive into the reality of being an occasional surfer, the excuses, and why it’s totally okay to stay dry.

You feel guilty about not going out surfing, even when you totally can. Don't!

Also, it's International Surfing Day, 100th episode of The Wipeout Weekly podcasts, and 100 days since we've launched The Wipeout Weekly newsletter and site. #surfing

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🏄‍♀️ Your gut’s not wrong & your hips don’t lie 🫠 Plus: beginner waves in Senegal + a little something called surfer’s eye

Your gut's not wrong. And hips don't lie (Shakira was right).

We hear that mobility works wonders for your surfing! So we put together a list of 15+ non-lethal exercise to help.

P.S. You absolutely CAN surf after a hip replacement!

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🏄‍♀️ Why do experienced surfers hate beginners? 😬 Plus: slipping off your board, surfing Byron, and “Eddie would go.”

Tough talk this week. Why do experienced surfers hate beginners so much? 😱 It doesn't matter if you're a noob, intermediate (oh my) or a crusty (sorry!), you'll read and nod. #surfing #beginnersurfer

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🏄‍♀️ "I loved how you almost died at Mavericks" 🥰 Plus: how to hang ten, buy a used surfboard, and pop up like a pro

Which Hollywood star was told "I loved how you almost died at Mavericks"? Cue—it's not Nic Cage.

Plus: how to buy a used surfboard and pop up like a pro. Check out our Byron Bay for beginners 101. #surfing #beginnersurfer

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Surfing Hawaii, writing Hawaii: A conversation with Noah Evslin (NCIS: Hawai‘i, Rescue: HI-Surf) - The Wipeout Weekly Writer and surfer Noah Evslin joins The Wipeout Weekly to talk about growing up in Kaua‘i, working on NCIS: Hawai‘i and Rescue: HI-Surf, and why telling authentic Hawaiian stories on screen really mat...

In this episode of the podcast for surfers who hate surf podcasts, we chat with Noah Evslin about surfing in Hawai‘i, writing TV shows about Hawai‘i, not filming in Hawai‘i, and the Hawaiian language. 🎧 Listen now on @thewipeoutweekly.bsky.social podcast! thewipeoutweekly.com/surfing-hawa...

From Ohio to offshore: Surfing makes Kristy feel like a whole new person Kristy started surfing at 42. From Ohio to Rockaway, waves helped her transform her body, mind, and world—one pop-up at a time.

Lose 70 pounds. Get a passport. Start a brand new life. That’s what surfing can do to you. #surfing #beginnersurfer

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🏄‍♀️ Don't lose your mind over the surf forecast 🤯 Also: Agatha Christie ditches her kid for surf, kneeling pop-ups, wave trimming and the joys of Weligama

Ever skipped a session because the forecast didn’t look 'good enough'? Yeah... us too. And yep, we missed a good one. 😭 #surfing

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The ultimate guide to keeping your hair healthy while surfing - The Wipeout Weekly Discover how to keep your hair healthy while surfing with tips from over 190 community-sourced comments. From pre-surf protection to reef-safe products, this guide has everything you need for saltwate...

Surfing, ocean and sun are amazing for the soul—but this combo can be brutal on your hair. This guide is based on insights from more than 40 posts and 190 recommendation comments shared by Girls Who Can’t Surf Good crew. #surfing #beginnersurfer

🏄‍♀️ Too old to get caught on the outside 🌊 Also: surf hair and pop-up secrets & beginner's spot in Morocco

Too old to get caught on the outside, too old to surf Pipeline, too old not to surf 3 times a week 🌊🏄🏻‍♀️ This week's newsletter is out! We also cover: surf hair and pop-up secrets & beginner's spot in Morocco. #surfing #beginnersurfer

Rachel in Fiji: From “not a water person” to “I live and breathe surfing” From England to Fiji, Rachel shares how surfing transformed her life—from late beginnings to running surf retreats and chasing longboard dreams.

Oh to be a surfer in Fiji! 🇫🇯 Where the lineup is friendly. We're all packing our bags and joining Rachel a self-proclaimed "not a water person". #surfing

🏄‍♀️ How not to love your surfboard to death 🤕 Ding your board? Learn when to DIY, when to call in the pros, and why poly resin can be your worst enemy. Plus: Tamarindo surf guide, the origin of the shaka 🤙, and a surf story that proves it’s never...

You love your surfboard, don’t you? ❤️ But should you fix it yourself… or take it to the surf shop? #surfing

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🏄‍♀️ Bad waves are good for you—stoked to report Crappy surf conditions? They're actually good for you. In this edition of The Wipeout Weekly, we explore how bad waves build better surfers, spotlight Portugal’s beginner paradise Baleal Beach, unpack...

Are bad waves good for you? Yes! Can you use too much wax? Yes! Is this the best edition of our newsletter? Perhaps! #surfing

From broken ribs to Ballsy Charger: Meet KC who doesn't know how to quit From catamaran collisions in Waikiki to chasing surf breakthroughs in Santa Cruz, KC shares her wild, wonderful journey of falling in love with surfing later in life. Tap in for a story full of stoke,...

It’s a glorious day when a headline includes both “ribs” and “balls.” The rest of KC's story will have you loling too. Promise. #surfing #beginnersurfer

All the methods of pop-up and why none of them work - The Wipeout Weekly Struggling with your pop-up? From the two-step to the chicken wing and explosive jump-up, we break down beginner surf pop-up techniques—and why none of them really work (at least not at first). Here's...

Pop-ups suck. All of them. 😜 #surfing #beginnersurfer

Surfing before walking—now Kyla’s mission is helping women progress in the surfing lineup - The Wipeout Weekly Surfing has been part of Kyla Peterson’s life since before she could walk. As the co-owner of Surfin Fire Surf School in Oceanside, CA, she’s passionate about helping female surfers gain confidence, p...

We're so jelly of anyone who started surfing early in their life. But Kyla's story? This is just too much 🥰 🏄🏻‍♀️ #surfing

🏄‍♀️ Peeing in wetsuits, kooksplaining & human sacrifice—oh my! Peeing in wetsuits, kooksplaining, and ancient surfboards—oh my! 🌊🤯 This week, we dive into the age-old wetsuit debate, break down the art of unsolicited surf advice, and take a deep dive into the leg...

To pee or not to pee in your wetsuit? 🤔 We thought this conversation was over. But apparently not. Because some people refuse to pee in the ocean.🌊🥴🦈 #surfing #beginnersurfer

Do it! It's the best ❤️