The Wipeout Weekly

This week, the surfing world actually delivered—fun, weird, and even a little heartwarming news. I know, I’m shocked too.

🧱 First up: Maui’s turning surf trash into literal treasure. A company called…

My foamie had a run-in with some rogue fins and got violently disemboweled. While staring into its guts, I thought—hey, maybe we should talk about how surfboards are made.

In today’s episode, I break…

Do you bring a first aid kit when you surf? You should. This week’s episode is a tale of low tide, a rogue board, and a black eye that nearly sent me into a full-blown surf freakout.

We talk about wh…

You’ve seen the name. You’ve wondered how to say it. (Spoiler: It’s Tarazoot, according to the Wall Street Journal.) This week, we’re heading to the Moroccan surf mecca of Taghazout—a foamie-filled, …

We’re back with another collection of surfer girl stories—and this time, it’s a lineup of three! These tales may be short, but they pack plenty of stoke, soul, and realness. Meet Karla (Santa Cruz), …

This week’s news is… a bit sharky.

🩴 A foot-chomping incident in New Smyrna Beach reminds us why it’s called the “shark bite capital of the world.”

🩸 A UK hydrofoil surfer in the Canary Islands gets …

Shark Week? We're so over it. Let’s talk paddling—because surfing is 95.6% paddling and 4.4% wondering why you’re not catching anything. These are made up stats, you know.

In today’s episode, we dig …

Shark Week continues! But let’s get practical—what can you actually do to avoid surfing with sharks?

In this episode, we dive into the numbers (yes, there’s an actual International Shark Attack File …

It’s Shark Week, baby! 🦈 And we’re diving headfirst into the wild, weird, and occasionally terrifying relationship between surfers and sharks. From the 50th anniversary of Jaws to the surprisingly ch…

Today, we’re heading to Portugal’s Silver Coast to unpack the story of Nazaré—the tiny fishing town that became the global capital of monster waves.

We’ll look back at how an underwater canyon deeper…

Thinking about your first surf trip to Central America? In this episode, we’re taking you to San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua—where warm water, mellow waves, and a laid-back surf scene make it one of the …

Today, we’re sharing the inspiring story of Posh—a longboarder, surf camp owner, full-time mom, and all-around small wave girlie from the Philippines.

In 2016, after a cancer diagnosis, Posh decided …

Before surfing became a global obsession, there was Duke Kahanamoku—a Hawaiian waterman whose life changed the sport forever. In this episode, we explore how Duke’s Olympic swimming triumphs and joyf…

Ever wondered what those swirling or bubbling patches on the water mean when you’re paddling out? They’re called boils—and they’re more important than you might think.

In this episode, we’ll break do…

This week, it’s my birthday—and the perfect excuse to look back on nearly two decades of surfing as a self-proclaimed perpetual beginner. From the first wobbly pop-up in Wales to countless sessions i…

Ever wondered what it’s like to paddle out after dark? This episode dives into the surreal world of night surfing—where moonlit waves replace crowded lineups and the ocean feels like a whole differen…

Dreaming of rolling beach breaks, warm water, and a classic Aussie surf town without the Bondi crowds? This week, we’re heading to Mollymook—an easygoing surf haven about three hours south of Sydney.