Blog Journal
28 July 2022
Introducing adaptive surfer and legend, Zoe!
On our most recent Rip Curl Intermediate Surf Programme we had the pleasure of meeting Zoe, an adaptive surfer who in less than a six months went from never touching a surfboard to representing England. Zoe had her lower leg amputated after being a passenger in a car accident in 2015 resulting in her lower […]
22 July 2022
A guide to packing for your surf trip
If you’re reading this it probably means you’re planning a surf trip, wahoo! If it’s your first trip, first hot surf holiday or you always forget things, keep reading for some of our recommendations to make packing easier. Before you even start arranging your clothes and toiletries, the first thing you need to do is check how much luggage you can take on the plane!
21 July 2022
How to become a surf instructor
Do you dream of spending your day at the beach, chasing the endless summer while teaching people a new skill they will carry with them for life? The Level 1 ISA (International Surf Association) qualification is your entry into the wonderful world of outdoor instructing.
01 July 2022
The Best Boards for Progressing Your Surfing From SurfDome
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
08 June 2022
Places to stay in Wales
Coming to Wales but not sure where to stay? Check out our accommodation recommendations!
07 June 2022
Places to stay in Croyde
Coming to Croyde but not sure where to stay? Here are some recommendations to suit all budgets!
04 June 2022
6 Tips to Improve Your Pop Up
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
02 June 2022
Places to stay in Newquay
Not sure where to stay in Newquay? Here are some recommendations to suit all budgets!
29 April 2022
Women + Waves Wins Award for Top 10 Surf Schools in Europe!
We are super stoked to announce that we are now officially one of the best surf schools in Europe! It’s not every day that you win an award. So you can imagine how our jaws dropped and eyes popped out when we found an email from Beyond Surfing in our inbox earlier this month, congratulating […]
05 April 2022
10 Ways to Get Yourself Out of a Surf Slump
It doesn’t matter what level you are, at some point in your surfing journey you will hit the dreaded surf slump. Maybe you’re just coming out of a long surf-less winter, or you might have just lost your spark. It’s inevitable that you’ll plateau for a while, but that’s not always a bad thing. It […]
22 March 2022
6 Reasons Why Your Surfing Is Not Improving
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
22 February 2022
10 Reasons to Become a Surf Instructor with Women + Waves!
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
18 February 2022
5 Tips to Perfect Your Paddle
If you’re new to surfing, paddling can be completely exhausting. Even when you’re a more experienced surfer, the wrong technique can still leave your shoulders and arms burning before you’ve even reached the lineup!
14 February 2022
Dear Lily: Your Surfing Dilemmas Answered!
Whatever your surfing dilemmas are, surf agony aunt Lily Plume is here to help you solve them. Level-headed and never judging, she's always been the go-to advice giver among her friends.
09 February 2022
Things You Should Know Before You Try Wild Swimming
Discover the amazing health benefits of wild swimming, plus some important tips to help you take the plunge!
02 February 2022
Our Favourite Surf Books to Get Stuck Into!
We always get asked for recommendations for books about surfing, so we thought we'd create this little list of our favourites to get you started!
14 November 2021
New Women + Waves Surf Academy · In Partnership With Rip Curl
Check out what we've got in sotre for you for 2022...
18 September 2021
How To Read A Surf Forecast
Understanding the future wave conditions by reading a surf forecast is one of the most important skills you should have as a surfer. Being on the right beach on the right day with the right conditions is the best way to maximise the number of good sessions you have – and those good sessions are […]
