Surfer's Diary

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Blood, sweat and barrels

Blood, sweat and barrels

A sizzling, wind-driven swell hit the southern tip of the island on a Sunday, meaning only one thing: Surf… and lots of it. Messy, confusing and shifty at first, with a huge current making it challenging for surfers, but we're all stoked to have slightly sore muscles the morning after. We worked for...

Snapping boards at sunset

Snapping boards at sunset

We can fit in more alliterations if you like too... Surprise southern swell draws salty surfers in, snapping surfboards and surfing a session topless. Shall we keep going witht the s sounds? Shit okay… What a super bit of Wednesday evening madness that was.  Most of us reeled at the wave of rel...

Massive tunes, massive waves!

Massive tunes, massive waves!

The first weekend of 2024 has set a high standard. It was massive, in every sense of the word, kicking off with an incredible dub vinyl set by Bass Culture 's Miguel & Mark. Pro tip: don't go for a quick drink before a surf set, it's never just one is it? But no regrets, we continue. With last n...

Discovering a hidden spot

Discovering a hidden spot

Getting to this spot was half the fun. An unusual surf spot, which required precise planning and local knowledge to get there. A journey through an intense network of baked roads, until finally a few (potted) plants could be seen. This area is tucked deep within a foreign civilization and if yo...

Surfing with Saints

Surfing with Saints

Duuuuude, listen to this! I decided to go shred after having taken my wisdom tooth out, as, you know, I'm too wise, and wow man what a ride…! Being that bit lighter, meant my turns were sharper, with extra spray and at one point man I was flying over those waves, looking down at the surf like an alb...