Features | American Surf Magazine

May 6

Taranaki New Zealand Surf Guide

New Zealand is home to thousands of unique surf breaks across its rugged coastline. However, there might not be a better single stretch...

The Ultimate Guide to Surfing Rockies on Oahu's North Shore

Lorenzo Ceresoli

Apr 27

Surf Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Surfing Rockies on Oahu's North Shore

Rocky Point, also known as Rockies, sits just north of ‘Ehukai Beach Park and south of Sunset Beach and Pipeline. It is one of the most...

Lorenzo Ceresoli

Apr 27

Gear

The Best Bodyboard Swim Fins for 2025

Body surfing goes back to before written history; it was an activity done by indigenous peoples living along equatorial coastlines....

SantoLoco: Wahiawa’s Premier Surf Shop on Oahu

Esther Helbach

Apr 25

Surf Shops

SantoLoco: Wahiawa’s Premier Surf Shop on Oahu

From sinners to saints, strip club to surf shop, SantoLoco has a story unlike any other surf shop. Not only does the surf shop exist in...

The ASM Interview: Micah Sklut Talks Starting Surf Captain, Leaving Swellinfo, & Surf Forecasting

Cash Lambert

Apr 25

News

The ASM Interview: Micah Sklut Talks Starting Surf Captain, Leaving Swellinfo, & Surf Forecasting

Photo courtesy Jack Lajoie Surf forecasting ain't an easy biz. Whereas other jobs in the surf industry are straight forward, surf...

How to Surf Trestles: Lowers, Middles, Uppers & Old Man's

Lorenzo Ceresoli

Apr 25

Surf Guides

How to Surf Trestles: Lowers, Middles, Uppers & Old Man's

When speaking about Trestles, surfers typically refer to Lowers Trestles, known to locals and surfers simply as Lowers. Lowers is the...

Outer Banks Surf Guide: Where to Surf, When to Go

Olivia Roberts

Apr 25

Surf Guides

Outer Banks Surf Guide: Where to Surf, When to Go

While the Outer Banks are becoming more and more popular each year, many people still don’t know exactly where to go to surf. For many...

Olivia Roberts

Apr 25

Surf Guides

Texas Surfing: The Ultimate Guide

When you think of the typical surf state, Texas may not be on the top of your list, and understandably so. Texas is often overshadowed by...

Lorenzo Ceresoli

Apr 25

Surf Guides

Where to Surf in Waikiki, Oahu

Surfing in Hawaii is not for the faint of heart, but certain breaks are more welcoming to those just picking up surfing or looking for a...

Olivia Roberts

Apr 25

Gear

Best Women's Spring Suits of 2025

Since the water is generally the warmest in the months of August and September, we figured it was the perfect time to dial in on some of...

Surf Leash Buyer's Guide for 2025: Brands, Prices Reviews & More

Steve Anderson

Apr 24

Gear

Surf Leash Buyer's Guide for 2025: Brands, Prices Reviews & More

Where would surfing be without the surfboard leash? Maybe we would all be better swimmers but that’s beside the fact when you consider...

Bailey Ann Kaiser

Apr 24

Surf Guides

Where to Surf in New Smyrna Beach

I'm sure you have heard the two most popular discussion topics about New Smyrna Beach… epic waves and sharks. Shark sightings aside, the...

Surfing Oregon: A Guide For New & Experienced Surfers

Steve Anderson

Apr 23

Surf Guides

Surfing Oregon: A Guide For New & Experienced Surfers

The rugged Oregon coast is certainly not made for the average surfer. Cold waters and large powerful waves line the coastline of Oregon....

Alabama Surf Guide: Where to Go, Gear Needed & More

Olivia Roberts

Apr 23

Surf Guides

Alabama Surf Guide: Where to Go, Gear Needed & More

Alabama’s coastline is only 60 miles, but within this strip of sand you can surprisingly find a few quality waves. Even though Alabama...

Go Far, Go Together: The Story Behind the International Surf Therapy Organization

Cash Lambert

Apr 20

News

Go Far, Go Together: The Story Behind the International Surf Therapy Organization

The following article is Part 3 of an excerpt from Cash Lambert's book Surf Therapy: The Evidence-Based Science for Physical, Mental and...