Meet Merit Merit is a personal trainer who has taught everyone from beginners to pros on the World Tour. Hey everyone, I’m a certified personal trainer based in Portugal. Originally from the landlocked US, I’ve been living by the ocean since my move to Australia in 2014, eventually settling in Portugal five years later. Despite being surrounded by the coast for a while, I only started surfing about four years ago, inspired by a cute surfer I was dating, of course. I’ve always enjoyed staying active, playing various amateur sports since I was a kid. However, when I started high school ..read more

With summer on the way and long beach days ahead, we’re checking out Ocean Soul Bali and their stylish swimwear and new beachside Sunseeker Resort Collection, ready to surf and swoon into 2024. Ocean Soul Bali’s sustainable swim and beachwear is designed to flatter all shapes and sizes, give wearers confidence in and out of the sea and stay on when it’s time to take on the waves. Designed for all activities in and around the water, the brand is also ocean-conscious, prioritising ethical production and the use of ethically-made, recycled fabric to support Mother Nature. S ..read more

There’s a talented crew of women chasing Nazare’s giant peak. Meet three of them in this new edit featuring Katie McConnell, Michaela Fregonese and Polly Ralda. Film maker Tim Bonthyon said of his Nazare Girl Power edit, “I’ve been going to Nazare for years now and i have always believed that if you can surf comfortably and be at one with the world’s biggest most challenging wave, then you can surf anywhere. In this edit i focus on three young ladies that do just that. They challenge themselves with all their courage to surf what is the world’s scariest wave.” The post Nazare Girl Power ..read more

Whether you’re eager to stand on a board for the first time or keen to elevate your surfing these guys will take you to paradise for a surf experience that you won’t forget. You can choose between the exclusive charm of a luxury resort or the thrilling adventure of being out on a surf yacht in the tropical waters and navigating untouched surf spots. The Maldives is a mosaic of over 1,000 islands across 20+ atolls, creating the ultimate surf playground. Famed breaks in the Malé atolls to secret spots further afield, Global Surf’s charters offer a blend of both long surf sessions balanced o ..read more

  Already a member? Sign in to your account Signed in but can’t see the content? Update Your Card > Menu > Subscriptions > Renew Now Other issues? Email support@orcasurf.co.uk Our Plans Make the membership work for you with our Quarterly or Annual Plan, and get SurfGirl Magazine thrown in too. Annual + print mag £6.91/mo GET SURFGIRL MAGAZINE PLUS DIGITAL SUBCRIPTION £82.99 Billed annually. Includes SurfGirl Print Magazine Subscription. Cancel anytime. Get Started BUY AS GIFT  SurfGirl Print Magazine delivered to your door  Full access to SurfGirl Premium ..read more

Around the world we’re celebrating Earth Day today. Our planet is such a beautiful place but with enormous problems facing the it, such as climate crisis, it can feel overwhelming. So if you want to make positive change, where do you start? It may not feel like it as individuals but social change happens when we change and help to change the minds of those around us. “Small acts multiplied by millions of people can change the world,” said American historian Howard Zinn. We need to believe this is true, because the alternative is that things feel so bad that it leads to inactivity. Educate ..read more

The dust has settled in Australia’s Wild West with Gabriela Bryan and Jack Robinson claiming monumental wins in pumping Main Break conditions to conclude competition. Bryan etched her name into Western Australia legend with her maiden CT win against Sawyer Lindblad alongside Robinson notching a near-perfect 9.10 in the Final for his second event title after putting on yet another masterclass against John John Florence once again. The Mid-season Cut is now in the rearview with heartbreak and exaltation unfolding to determine the Top 22 men and Top 10 women who now turn their eyes toward a p ..read more

  Already a member? Sign in to your account Signed in but can’t see the content? Update Your Card > Menu > Subscriptions > Renew Now Other issues? Email support@orcasurf.co.uk Our Plans Make the membership work for you with our Quarterly or Annual Plan, and get SurfGirl Magazine thrown in too. Annual + print mag £6.91/mo GET SURFGIRL MAGAZINE PLUS DIGITAL SUBCRIPTION £82.99 Billed annually. Includes SurfGirl Print Magazine Subscription. Cancel anytime. Get Started BUY AS GIFT  SurfGirl Print Magazine delivered to your door  Full access to SurfGirl Premium ..read more

My 1st official surf edit. I filmed PRE-KERRSOR in the last 6 months of 2023. This edit is very special to me. I have always wanted to follow in my dad’s footsteps by filming a few edits. We scored some amazing waves and it was fun having a few of my friends apart of it. I hope you all like it. @sierrakerr The post Sierra Kerr in PRE-KERRSOR appeared first on SurfGirl Magazine ..read more

  Already a member? Sign in to your account Signed in but can’t see the content? Update Your Card > Menu > Subscriptions > Renew Now Other issues? Email support@orcasurf.co.uk Our Plans Make the membership work for you with our Quarterly or Annual Plan, and get SurfGirl Magazine thrown in too. Annual + print mag £6.91/mo GET SURFGIRL MAGAZINE PLUS DIGITAL SUBCRIPTION £82.99 Billed annually. Includes SurfGirl Print Magazine Subscription. Cancel anytime. Get Started BUY AS GIFT  SurfGirl Print Magazine delivered to your door  Full access to SurfGirl Premium ..read more