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29 October 2025
When Localism Crosses the Line: The Thurso Incident That Shook British Surfing
Photo: Duncan McLachlan UK Surf Contest Cancelled After Female Competitors Abused The final day of the Great Britain Surfing Cup at Thurso should have been a celebration. After two days of battling unpredictable conditions, the ocean finally turned on: clean, four-to-five-foot barrels reeling across the reef under a crisp Scottish sky. It should have been […]
29 October 2025
Am I Experienced Enough To Surf In Bali?
“Is Bali good for beginner surfers?” It’s one of the questions we get asked most often. Bali is legendary for world-class waves and crystal-clear water, but for many women the thought of surfing there feels intimidating. Let’s set the record straight. With the right coaching and the right company, Bali is absolutely for you. Whether […]
21 October 2025
Women + Waves x Rip Curl Partnership
A partnership making waves in women’s surfing When Women + Waves and Rip Curl joined forces, we wanted to do more than just stick two logos together. This partnership is about changing the game for women’s surf coaching – giving female surfers the tools, confidence and community to keep progressing. It’s all happening right here […]
21 October 2025
Women + Waves x H&M: A Sustainable Collaboration Making Waves Worldwide
A partnership with global impact In 2020, Women + Waves partnered with H&M to create a sustainable surf and swimwear collection that brought women’s surfing into the global spotlight. Based in Newquay, Cornwall, our surf collective collaborated closely with H&M’s design team to produce a range that was both stylish and functional, made from responsibly […]
21 October 2025
Women + Waves and White Stuff Partnership
When surf culture meets sustainable style When two coastal-born brands with shared values come together, something truly special happens. In autumn 2024, Women + Waves partnered with White Stuff to launch The Surf Seekers campaign, celebrating the power of female surf culture, connection and community. Filmed on location at Great Western Beach in Newquay, the […]
15 October 2025
Chelsea Roett – Women + Waves Trip Leader
How long have you been surfing and how did you start? My love for the ocean started really young. By the time I was five or six, I was already catching waves on my boogie board and standing up all the way to shore. I officially started surfing at age 10, after discovering my dad’s […]
13 October 2025
Chelsea Roett Selected for ISA Women’s Regional Coaching Programme
We’re incredibly proud to share that Chelsea Roett, our talented Barbados and Costa Rica trip leader and Women + Waves surf coach, has been chosen to join the ISA (International Surfing Association) Women’s Regional Coaching Programme in Costa Rica. Chelsea has been surfing for over 20 years, representing Barbados on the world stage and inspiring […]
09 October 2025
How To Book Flights For Your Surf Trip
You’ve booked your Women + Waves adventure, sunshine, surf and salty hair are just around the corner. Now there’s only one thing left to sort: your flights. Before I joined the Women + Waves team, I spent 10 years as a travel agent helping people travel the world, so I know how stressful this part […]
02 September 2025
Rewilding Coral Reefs in Bali
Women + Waves and our commitment to the ocean At Women + Waves, the ocean is our playground, our inspiration, and our greatest teacher. It is also something we feel deeply responsible for protecting. That is why we are proud to support Mossy Earth, a global rewilding charity working to restore nature and rebuild ecosystems […]
02 September 2025
Make A Wave Challenge
Make A Wave Challenge – 30 Days of Surfing for a Cause This September, surfers from around the world are paddling out with a purpose. The fifth annual Make A Wave Challenge, powered by SurfAid, is back. Women + Waves have jumped on board again, and it’s about more than just catching waves. It is […]
18 August 2025
Beyond the Break
Meet Kitty – Surf Coach, Yogi and Positivity Powerhouse If Kitty was a stick of rock and you snapped her in two, the word running through her core would be positivity. Hailing from Australia and now living in Cornwall, we love having her lead our weekends. Kitty has that rare talent of getting great results […]
05 August 2025
Surfing Postpartum – From New Mum To Surfing Again
Surfing Postpartum – Rachel Murphy’s Honest Journey Back to the Waves Having a baby and carving out time for yourself can be challenging. Add surfing into the mix and the physical, mental, and scheduling demands make it a big undertaking. The internet is full of miraculous mums who seem to be surfing days after giving […]
23 July 2025
Vibe Check: Meet Elana Our Secret Morocco, Portugal and Cornwall Camp Host
Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreats with Elana in Morocco, Portugal and Cornwall If you’ve joined our Secret Morocco, Cornwall Retreat for Women or Portugal trips, you’ll know Elana. Guests love surfing, practising yoga and sharing adventures with her. With interests ranging from spearfishing to astronomy, we had to catch up and learn more. Elana with […]
09 July 2025
3 Unforgettable Highlights from Our Secret Morocco Surf Trip 2025
Secret Morocco Surf Camp – Highlights from Our May 2025 Trip We loved our Secret Morocco surf camp in May! The consistently warm weather, fun waves and quiet beaches go without saying, but here are three things you probably didn’t know that made the trip even more special. Discovering hidden beaches and wandering through ancient […]
