Conversations and profiles from the BOMBA crew, from the Mediterranean to the world tour.
Bettylou Sakura Johnson talks the women's CT, going pro at 15, Steph Gilmore and hurry-up-and-wait contest days in an exclusive BOMBA interview at Supertubos.
WSL commentator Kaipo Guerrero talks surfing's future, Caio Ibelli, Carissa Moore, Kelly Slater, behind-the-scenes disasters and punk rock in an exclusive BOMBA interview.
From calling column scores at local surfing contests to calling the heats in the WSL and Olympic games for the most recognised broadcasters, Joe Turpel has seen surfing grow into one of the most viewed sports in the world. He's a beacon of inspiration in the world of surf journalism, having carved h...
We're a group of small islands in the sun, Hawai'i is a state consisting of a group of small islands in the sun. Now we've got a firm grasp of the obvious, we can dive into the similarities of our culture and see what the Maltese surf scene can learn from the great ancestor of surf. BOMBA Surf Magaz...
Few people can do what these guys do. Surfing in the world's most beautiful locations and sharing waves with the world's best surfers is one thing, but delivering the highest standard in broadcasting is another. It's hard to imagine both worlds going hand in hand, as your stereotypical surfer might ...
You know those travel scratch maps we all have? I look at mine and sigh at the large unscratched patches never seem to fill as it's vasty empty, with travel plans seemingly etched in sand. Mick Hay's map is absolutely scratched out… he's travelling the world, and is surfing some epic spots en route!...
Ok, so here's the thing. This is the closest I've been to a blind date ever. I never met Matt before, so in true fashion, I turned up in a bright orange beanie. Turns out there was no need. I was the only nutter out on the streets on a 5-degree evening. Oh. and I showed up on my moped. Freezing. For...
Picture your stereotypical bass player. Yep, laid back, chilled, polite, awesome… and now you know Liam Spiteri. Liam and I go way back, as we attended the same school. He was in my brother's class, I was in his brother's class. We're cut from the same cloth, so I was looking forward to meeting up w...
When I sat down with Hadrien Meyer at Crossroads and our beers came in, I had no idea what to expect. Music, surf, style, attitude - Hadrien has it all, but what is Hadrien doing all the way in Malta? "I didn't even look up Malta when I first moved here. I took my girlfriend's word as gold and just ...
While chatting to Liam Spiteri the spotlight naturally moved to a very scary incident that happened on his birthday in 2020 - when a rip current ran riot at Ramla Bay in Gozo… As you recall, in Episode 1 we documented our thanks to Sean Meli - a local surfer who jumped in gnarly conditions to save a...
Tucked away in a far corner on the east coast of our little island, Fajtata is a surf spot which is gaining popularity amongst local surfers. Fajtata is a favourite of many locals, including Valerio who organised the fantastic Fajtata Classic 2021 earlier this year. It is his top spot as he re...
Woohoo another barbecue interview combo... this mag has its perks. This time I picked the brains of an old friend and prolific photographer Xav Neg, who is the main man responsible for making our local surfers look so good. Xavi lives alone on a ranch in the middle of nowhere. It's pretty surreal fo...
He's a little nuts and is instantly recognisable by a grin that is wider than his face. Besides being one of the most energetic guys you'll meet, Valerio Cicconi lives and breathes surf. If he's not surfing he's shaping, if he's not shaping he's gazing at charts, if he's not charting he's editing, i...
You can instantly recognize Joe on the line-up. He's got a huge mane of hair and a long dark beard but what sets him apart from the rest is his surf style. He seems to glide through the water as he effortlessly pushes up in the smoothest way possible. When standing he seems to ooze calmness and, eve...
Before Facebook, social media, digital cameras, mass tourism, mobile phones, modern buses, over-development and more, Malta was a very different spot. It was a sparsely populated island with next to no surfers… or indeed any at all until one daring man dipped his toes in the water on a rough and col...
We can't start this issue without trying to describe where Malta is. Yes yes we could just show you a photo or drop a pin on Google, but we're a little oldschool here so let's try and paint a picture for you. A group of tiny islands hang out in the centre of one of the most diverse regions in the wo...
(/aˁːjn tʊˈfːɪːħɐ/) *Aka Riviera It is literally impossible not to fall in love with Riviera. It's a wow-spot, it's an energy spot, it's a sunset spot, it's a secluded spot and crucially it's a surf spot! This bay is one of the island's most untouched areas. The beauty of it is that you can't ...
Check the scene on insta: @Bomba_mag You've found it. Now ride it. This crazy island has mad waves, even if you didn't think so yourself. Bomba's quest is simple: to suss out Malta's surf scene, dig out the pioneers, the newbies, the locals, the travelers and just chat all night long about a topic w...