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Olympic Surfing to Feature All New Medalists as Semifinals Lock In for Paris 2024

Aug 2

Olympic Surfing to Feature All New Medalists as Semifinals Lock In for Paris 2024

Today, Teahupo’o delivered a tense day of competition for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. As the ocean recovered from a two-day storm, a...

Why Scosche's "MagicMount™ Flask" is the Perfect 4-in-1 Surf Accessory for 2024

Cash Lambert

Jul 31

News

Why Scosche's "MagicMount™ Flask" is the Perfect 4-in-1 Surf Accessory for 2024

All images courtesy Scosche Let’s be honest: when you live an active and busy lifestyle near the ocean, you shouldn’t have to settle for...

Teahupo’o Puts on a Show as World’s Best Surfers Lay it All on the Line for Olympic Glory at Paris 2024

ASM Staff

Jul 30

News

Teahupo’o Puts on a Show as World’s Best Surfers Lay it All on the Line for Olympic Glory at Paris 2024

The true face of Teahupo’o began to show itself today with solid 10-foot sets unloading the full power of the Pacific Ocean onto the...

Surfing in Rhode Island: Misquamicut, Matunuck, First Beach & More [Guide]

Meghan Gallary

Jul 29

Surf Guides

Surfing in Rhode Island: Misquamicut, Matunuck, First Beach & More [Guide]

They say good things come in small packages, and the state of Rhode Island certainly fits into this phrase perfectly -- especially when...

ASM Staff

Jul 29

News

Intense, High Profile Battles Determine First Eliminations for Surfing in Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Filipe Toledo. Photo: Beatriz Ryder The pressure went up and emotions rose on the second day of surfing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....

Excellent Performances Highlight Incredible Scenes as Surfing Opens in French Polynesia for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

ASM Staff

Jul 27

News

Excellent Performances Highlight Incredible Scenes as Surfing Opens in French Polynesia for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Team USA's Carissa Moore. Photo: Tim McKenna Over 15,000 kilometers from the host city, Olympic Surfing debuted for Paris 2024 in the...

Everything You Need to Know About New York Shark Attacks in 2025

Meghan Gallary

Jul 25

News

Everything You Need to Know About New York Shark Attacks in 2025

The state of New York is undoubtedly an underrated surf spot for the Northeastern United States. There are hidden destinations all along...

Cash Lambert

Jul 25

Gear

The Best Portable Surfing Showers

Picture this: to avoid a crowd, you dawn patrol at a quiet break that's just a turn off the road. After the session, you paddle in,...

How the GiBoard Can Level Up Your Fitness & Your Surfing This Summer

Cash Lambert

Jul 23

News

How the GiBoard Can Level Up Your Fitness & Your Surfing This Summer

Photo courtesy GIBBON With so much growth in the health and fitness industry lately, training for any sport has become easier — that is,...

Why Bajío's "12 South" Sunglasses Are Perfect For Surfing, Fishing, and Beach Hangs This Summer

Cash Lambert

Jul 21

News

Why Bajío's "12 South" Sunglasses Are Perfect For Surfing, Fishing, and Beach Hangs This Summer

Photo courtesy Bajío I’ve needed a new pair of sunglasses for a while. Like, over a year. My pair of rusted out, cracked, and stretched...

What You'll Experience at the California Surf Musuem

Shannon Thornton

Jul 19

Features

What You'll Experience at the California Surf Musuem

I had found my way into the California Surf Museum while searching for a book that was out of stock everywhere else. Coming off of the 5...

Surf Park Central Launches Annual Consumer Trends Survey

ASM Staff

Jul 18

News

Surf Park Central Launches Annual Consumer Trends Survey

Surf Park Central is excited to announce the launch of its annual Consumer Trends Survey. As part of the mission to connect, educate, and...

Lorenzo Ceresoli

Jul 18

Features

The Best Surf Wax Ranked and Reviewed

Besides a board , fins, trunks , wetsuit , or leash , wax is one of the most important things for surfboards. If you want to hit a couple...

Steve Anderson

Jul 16

Gear

The Best Soft Top Surfboards for 2025

Soft top surfboards are becoming increasingly popular. They’ve taken the surfing world by storm because of their accessibility and...

Olivia Roberts

Jul 15

Gear

The Best Women's Boardshorts for 2025

I'll be honest: there are many fashionable swimsuits for women, but not many are very comfortable to surf in. Although boardshorts for...