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05 July 2024
5 Reasons To Visit Newquay This Summer
Newquay is a year-round favourite, but it truly comes to life in the summer! Summer in Newquay offers the perfect blend of sun-soaked relaxation and thrilling activities. Whether you’re catching the perfect waves in the UK’s surf capital, exploring scenic coastal paths, enjoying live music by the sea, visiting local markets, or discovering the abundance […]
30 August 2023
Introducing the Women and Waves Apartments – the most female friendly place to stay in Newquay
We're having a sleepover and you're invited! We have two amazing accommodation options to offer you, both designed with surf girls in mind.
20 June 2023
Newquay’s Plastic Wipeout!
A union of adventure and coastal preservation, by land, sea, and catching air; proof that cleaning can be exciting!
02 June 2022
Places to stay in Newquay
Not sure where to stay in Newquay? Here are some recommendations to suit all budgets!
03 June 2019
8 Reasons to visit Newquay
Women and Waves guide to Newquay, Cornwall!
16 April 2025
Skate Bowls, Vintage Boards & Big Waves: UK Surf & Skate Expo Is Stacked!
The inaugural UK Surf & Skate Expo is less than five months away – and now, organisers have just announced a whole line-up of new events set to take place over the expo’s weekend. This event marks the first time in almost two decades that the UK has its own celebration of surf and skate […]
26 February 2025
Calling All Ocean Lovers: Why Bodyboarding is a Must-Try!
The ocean has a magic to it, we are all aware of it — its vastness, its rhythm, and its raw beauty. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer, just beginning to explore water sports, we can’t deny the ocean has got an allure to it. There are so many epic ways to get in the water […]
29 January 2025
Tips for a Healthy 2025: A Surfer’s Guide to Thriving this Year
As surfers, we know first hand that the ocean has the power to refresh and rejuvenate us, but it’s just as important to nurture our bodies and minds so we can stay in top form for every wave. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, setting yourself up for a healthy and balanced […]
08 January 2025
The Ultimate Surf Starter Pack – A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to your comprehensive guide to learning to surf. Have you always dreamed of learning to surf? If you’ve spent hours admiring the photos and videos on the Women + Waves socials – watching incredible women carve turns or glide effortlessly on longboards in endless blue oceans – there’s no better time to dive into […]
15 October 2024
3 Top Tips For Carrying a Big Surfboard
Whether it’s a longboard or a big foamie, we know that hauling a surfboard all the way down the beach can feel like a workout in itself. Wide boards can be a real challenge when it comes to lugging them around, especially for women – our arms sometimes just aren’t long enough to wrap around […]
14 October 2024
My First Experience On An All Women’s Surfing Weekend
Our Croyde Surfing Weekend in October was blessed with great weather and waves, we had 13 women of all ages and backgrounds who were either total beginner or progressor surfers. Laura Hammond from Brighton joined the Progressor class, she can consistently catch white water waves and wants to take her surfing outback to the bigger […]
01 October 2024
We Are Hiring: Maternity Cover – Administrative Assistant
Job Role: Maternity Cover – Administrative Assistant Location: Newquay, Cornwall Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover) with potential for further employment Working Hours: Full-time, including some weekends. Based in our Newquay office full time. Pay Rate: Based on experience We are seeking a tech-savvy and organised Administrative Assistant with an interest in the surfing […]
27 September 2024
Women + Waves Guide to Surfing On Your Period
As a women’s surfing collective one of the questions we hear all the time is, ‘Can you surf on your period?’ And our answer is a resounding YES! Surfing on your period doesn’t have to be as perilous as you think! With our quick guide, you’ll discover our expert team’s top tips and hacks for […]
