The Wipeout Weekly
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The Wipeout Weekly is the world's one and only daily surfing podcast for beginners, wannabe surfers and seasoned wipeout enthusiasts. Powered by Girls Who Can't Surf Good, but boys can listen to.
We cover stories about getting started surfing, surf etiquette, reading surf conditions, beginner surf spots, must-know surf facts and lingo, first-hand recommendations, and more.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 180
- Years Active
- 2025
Sleepy Sámara—so much fun for beginners
Sámara isn’t where you go to prove anything. This sleepy beach town on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula has no illusions of grandeur—just small, steady waves, warm water, and zero surf snobbery. In othe…
It's only surfing FFS
This one’s personal. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in, if you’ve ever followed advice that didn’t fit, or if you’re still looking for your surf crew…this one’s for you. You'll learn i…
Twinzer–is this a typo or a fin setup?
You’ve heard of twin-fins. You’ve heard of thrusters. But have you heard of… the twinzer?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of fin setups — specifically, the twinzer…
Cortés Bank: Truly, the most ridiculous wave in the ocean
Cortés Bank. It’s a wave so remote, so ridiculous, it practically needs its own Pearl Jam or Soundgarden soundtrack.
In this episode, we dive into the myth and madness of Cortés — an underwater mount…
Santa Teresa is a lesser known Costa Rican surf spot for beginners. Also—dusty
Santa Teresa: the land of surf, yoga, and smoothie bowls—or so Instagram would have you believe. In this week’s Weekly Pop-Up, we’re breaking down the reality behind the reels. Think long stretches o…
14,642 days later: The legend of Dale Webster
What if you surfed every single day for 40 years?
In this episode, we pay tribute to Dale Webster — the Californian surfer who rode waves every day from 1975 to 2015. That’s 14,642 consecutive days, …
Surfing news roundup - August 14, 2025
From wave pools to wipeouts, yachts to Hollywood, this week’s lineup is wild. The first Wavegarden in the U.S. is opening in Virginia Beach, and the hype is real. A 6-man canoe takes a rogue wave to …
Conversation: Saving your surf hair and the ocean one spray at a time with Brittany Jones
Ever wondered how to keep your hair healthy after endless saltwater sessions—without harming the ocean you love? 🌊 In this episode, we chat with Brittany Jones, founder of Coconut Smuggler, about the…
Should surfers date surfers? Melissa has thoughts.
At 53, Melissa calls herself “scientifically a mermaid” — and after hearing her story, you’ll see why. Growing up near the ocean in Sydney, she dabbled in surfing for years before heartbreak pushed h…
Word of the week is flying kickout—you will want to try it after hearing this
What do pullouts, flying kickouts, and island pullouts have in common? More than you think. In this episode, we trace the evolution of the pullout — from the days of heavy, finless longboards where s…
From long to short: The three dudes behind the shortboard revolution
What happens when surfing collides with bigger-than-life personalities, a bit of geopolitical drama, rushed board design, industry panic, and a learning curve that scares people out of the water? You…
Turner’s Beach: Byron Bay’s wee cousin
If Noosa and Byron Bay had a more relaxed, pint-sized cousin, it would be Turner’s Beach. In this episode, we’re heading to this underrated north-facing beach break at the base of Yamba’s lighthouse …
Grief and grit: Sandi's second wave
In this episode, we share one of the most powerful surfer girl stories yet. Sandi, 53, grew up summers at the Jersey Shore but never got the chance to truly surf — until nearly 50. Just as she was fi…
Surfing news roundup - August 7, 2025
This week’s surf news unintentionally turned into a celebration of the groms. From a 9-year-old California surfer surviving a rare sea lion attack, to 12-year-old Kelia Mehani Gallina making WSL hist…
If you think pop-up is overrated, we can't be friends
In this week’s Weekly Pop-Up, we dive into one of surfing’s most controversial questions: is the pop-up really as important as everyone says—or is it wildly overrated? I’ll share why I’m borderline o…
Ocean safety 101: how not to die while surfing
In this episode, I’m talking ocean safety for beginner surfers—no lectures, just real-life tips from someone who’s been through the wipeouts, whitewash, and unexpected underwater gymnastics. From the…
Why every surfer should know about bodyboarding
This week’s Word of the Week is SPONGE. Yep, it’s surf slang—though the sponge itself isn’t exactly a surfboard. We’re diving into the wild, wave-riding world of boogie boarding (a.k.a. bodyboarding)…
Should we care about pro surfers?
They surf better than we ever will. They win titles. They get brand deals. But… should we actually care about pro surfers?
This week, I spiral after reading a Reddit thread about pro surfers’ politic…
Why Dominicalito is the beginner break you’ve been dreaming of
It’s time for another surf spot spotlight—and this week, we’re heading back to Costa Rica to explore Dominicalito, the laid-back little sister to Dominical.
Just a few minutes south of its more famou…
Surfer girl stories from Peru, San Diego and literally all over the place
It’s time for Girl Stories Vol. 2, and this one takes us all over the globe—from Italy to Peru, San Diego to Sri Lanka—with three incredible women: Camilla, Cynthia, and Riley.
🌱 Riley learned to sur…