Surf Journal
Stories from the road, the lineup, and everywhere in between.
Nazaré: Inside the Biggest Waves on Earth
A submarine canyon off Portugal's Silver Coast turns ordinary Atlantic swell into 80-foot monsters. Here's how Nazaré works, when it breaks, and how to experience it safely from the cliff or the water.
Kai NakoaAugust 19, 2026
Packing for a Costa Rica Surf Trip
A short list of gear that actually earns its space in the board bag.
Sofia MarquezJanuary 20, 2025
North Shore Season: A First-Timer's Guide
What to expect when winter swell hits Oahu's seven-mile miracle.
Kai NakoaNovember 12, 2024
Bukit Peninsula: Bali's Best Dry-Season Breaks
Uluwatu, Bingin, and Padang Padang light up from April through October.
Kai NakoaJune 3, 2024