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
WSL 101: what it is and how it works
I don’t usually follow pro surf comps, but I am a nerd for how things work. So in this episode, we’re cracking open the World Surf League—where it came from, how it runs, and what’s changing in 2026.
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Farewell to the legend—Clyde Aikau
Big wave surfer. Lifeguard. Beachboy. Cultural icon. Clyde Aikau was all of these—and more. In this episode, we reflect on the life and legacy of the legendary Hawaiian waterman who passed away this …
Kelly Slater’s Cocoa Beach: Perfect for beginner surfers
In this episode, we head to Florida’s Space Coast to explore Cocoa Beach—one of the most beginner-friendly surf spots in the U.S. Just an hour from Orlando, this soft-bottom beach break is home to me…
Where on earth is the boat?! Surfing reef brakes in Nicaragua with Di
This one’s got everything: 10-foot swell, tangled leashes, underwater panic, surprise jellyfish, and a boat that went fishing instead of lifeguarding. In today’s episode, Di recounts an unforgettable…
Conversation: “I never said surfing was fun” with Matt Warshaw, surfing’s ultimate custodian
What do you get when you mix Olympic-level surf obsession, the birth of Venice’s Zephyr team, and decades spent documenting wave riding’s wild history? Matt Warshaw, obviously.
In this episode, I cha…
Pump up the volume for an instant pop-up fixer
Volume = flotation = better pop-ups. Simple, right? Not when no one tells you that! In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood parts of beginner surfboards: volume. From my first 7'6…
Ocean don’t care: Surfing in the body you’ve got
When you think "surfer," you might picture someone lean, tanned, and impossibly graceful. But out in the real world—and the real lineup—surfers come in every shape, size, and age. In this episode, we…
Surf influencers—or surfluencers—are the worst. Right?
In this episode, we dive into the frothy, photo-filtered world of surf influencers—aka surfluencers. Why does the surf community have such a love-hate relationship with them? From beginner surfers sc…
I loved how you almost died at Mavericks
Mavericks. Cold water, monster waves, and a history as wild as the surf itself. In this episode, we head to Half Moon Bay, California, to talk about one of the world’s most infamous big wave breaks—f…
The best beginner surfing in Sri Lanka: Weligama
Weligama means “sandy village” in Sinhala, and that pretty much sums it up: long, soft waves, warm tropical water, and the ultimate surf-for-everyone energy. In this episode, we break down what makes…
The longest beginner journey ever: Lauren’s surf story
At 43, Lauren Cabanel Frazer called herself an out-of-shape, middle-aged woman who had no business surfing. But that didn’t stop her from signing up for a surf camp in Maine—and falling head over hee…
Conversation: Surfing Hawaii, writing Hawaii with Noah Evslin (NCIS: Hawai‘i, Rescue: HI-Surf)
In this episode of The Wipeout Weekly, Zuz chats with TV writer and lifelong surfer Noah Evslin about what it means to write Hawai‘i from Hawai‘i. From growing up on Kaua‘i and surviving a decades-lo…
Yet another pop-up debate: To kneel or not to kneel?
The internet is at it again—this time, questioning whether avoiding your knees during a pop-up is actually good advice. In this episode, we explore the pros, cons, and real-life chaos of the “knees-f…
Don’t lose your mind over the forecast, says former Surfline addict
Kilojoules? What on earth are killer jewels? You don't need to know., but it's about wave energy. In this episode, we break down the basics—wind, tide, and surf height—so you can stop overanalyzing a…
Word of the Week: Trim — the Holy Grail of your post-pop-up ride
What do surfboards and sailboats have in common? Trim. This week, we break down what “trimming” a wave really means—why it's the next natural step after popping up, how to do it, and what longboard l…
You are too old to surf Pipeline
“You don’t stop surfing when you get old. You get old when you stop surfing.”
But if you spend enough time online, you’ll meet surfers who think calling it quits at 54 is not just normal—but wise. Tr…
Surf spot spotlight: Imsouane, Morocco is where beginners and longboarders party
This week, we’re heading to Morocco’s dreamy Atlantic coast to spotlight Imsouane—a sleepy fishing village turned longboarder paradise.
🌊 Think: mellow, endlessly peeling rights at The Bay (hello 800…
She was raised on “Stoked”, built on reef cuts—and now, Ashlee’s got a front yard break
When Ashlee first watched the cartoon Stoked, something clicked—and her dream of becoming a surfer was born. Fast forward to today, and she’s living it: surfing daily in front of her home on the Gold…
Outside! (and why it’s scarier than “Get off my wave”)
In today’s episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood words in the lineup: outside.
Yes, it sounds harmless—until someone yells it mid-session and you realize you’re about to get absolutely…
You’re doing it wrong… because you’re not doing it enough. Damn you, pop-up!
This week’s pop-up truth bomb comes from Kyla Peterson—surf coach, fearless leader of Surfin Fire Surf School in Oceanside, and longtime member of Girls Who Can’t Surf Good. She popped up for the fir…