The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

Zuz Wilson
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The Wipeout Weekly is the one and only daily surf podcast for beginner surfers, wannabe surfers and seasoned wipeout enthusiasts. Powered by Girls Who Can't Surf Good, but boys can listen to. To pee or not to pee in a wetsuit? Where can I find a beginner surf break? Should I wax my foamie? What on earth is the Olo? We answer all your questions in short, easily digestible (no heartburn!) episodes. And once a week, we chat to a guest or two. We cover stories about getting started surfing, surf etiquette, reading surf conditions, beginner surf spots, must-know surf facts and lingo, first-hand recommendations, and more. You can find us at: https://thewipeoutweekly.com and we even have a free weekly newsletter!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Weekly surf news roundup: Steamer Lane & sea lion fights. Teenage & adaptive, and longboarding surf champions. Steph is GOAT. Dogs are surfing.

    Fights. Chases. Wins. 🦭 Surfer chased out of water by sea lion in New Zealand 🥊 Lineup tensions go full fight club at Steamer Lane 🏄‍♀️ Hawaiʻi crowns first-ever high school surfing state champions 💛 Adaptive surfing championships underway in Waikiki 👑 Steph Gilmore wins gold coast pro 🐶 Dog surfing tour draws crowds in Pismo Beach 🏄‍♂️ Longest-running longboard contest returns to Santa Cruz

    8 min

  2. 1 MAY

    Weekly surf news roundup: Shark chase. Sharks at comps. Lakey wins. Steph last?! Wave pools rising. Legends remembered.

    It's super sharky this week. 🦈 Shark chase, not a sighting A foil surfer off Santa Barbara was chased by a shark that matched his speed and turns for minutes, turning a casual session into a full-on ocean sprint. 🦈 Sharks now attend competitions A shark sighting paused the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro in Huntington Beach for 24 hours, proving even surf contests answer to the ocean. No wait, it's back. 🏆 Lakey Peterson is back back Lakey Peterson won the Margaret River Pro with a last-minute score, jumping into a tie for first on the Championship Tour. 😬 Steph Gilmore…dead last?! Stephanie Gilmore is currently at the bottom of the rankings after two losses, in a format that leaves little room to ease back in. 🌊 Florida builds its own waves Florida's first major surf park is underway, promising consistent, customizable waves in a state better known for waiting than riding. 🏛️ Surf history, now on display A new museum in West Palm Beach is opening with over 100 boards and a century of surf history, spotlighting Florida's surprisingly deep roots in the sport. 🕊️ Aloha spirit, embodied Paul Strauch has passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape modern surfing and define what people mean by "Aloha spirit." 🎙️ The king, speaking for himself Duke Kahanamoku appears in a resurfaced 1966 interview, offering a rare, firsthand glimpse into the origins of modern surfing.

    9 min

  3. 24 APR

    Weekly surf news roundup: Skiers almost ran surfing. Comeback after paralysis. Surfing as therapy. Drunk lifeguards. More statue drama.

    In this week's surf news roundup: 🌊 Surfing almost got handed to the ski people 🏄‍♂️ A surfer finds his way back after paralysis 🧠 Surfing as therapy…again (but this time with a stroke) 🍺 Lifeguards, alcohol, and very questionable decisions 🏖️ Newquay gets a surf statue (and people have thoughts)

    8 min

  4. 17 APR

    Weekly surf news roundup: Surfer gnawed by pelicans. Female surfer statue in trouble. Olympic surfing sold out. Australia gets a massive wave pool.

    In this week's surf news round up: 🐦 A surfer got attacked by pelicans (kind of) A surfer in Huntington Beach was reportedly attacked by a group of pelicans in the lineup. 🗿 Santa Cruz is arguing over a surfer statue In Santa Cruz, a proposed bronze statue of a female surfer has gotten a little out of hand. 🎟️ Olympic surfing tickets sold out immediately Because of course they did. 🌊 Wave pools are getting… big 12 football fields size big to be precise.

    6 min

  5. 10 APR

    Weekly surf news roundup: Cyclone in Aus. Hawaii goes high school. Maverick's Zoe. More Waco. Surfing in Gaza.

    We are so back. And our surf news roundup now arrives on Fridays. Whale encounters, cyclone swell in Australia, Hawaiʻi finally making surfing a high school sport, a 19-year-old charging Maverick's the right way, wave pool suburbs, and why surfing in Gaza is barely surviving.

    12 min

  6. 13 MAR

    Hey Zuz, I'm confused: I don't like surfing without a coach

    In the final daily episode of The Wipeout Weekly, we tackle a question many surfers secretly wonder about: is it weird if you don't like surfing alone? We talk about the rise of surf coaching, why some surfers thrive with an instructor in the water, and why learning in a group might actually make surfing less intimidating—and more fun. Plus, after 365 consecutive daily episodes, we announce what's coming next.

    4 min

  7. 12 MAR

    Surf news roundup: Surfer drifts off Bali. Munich surfers fight back. No Eddie this year.

    Surf news this week is pretty varied. A surfer drifts at sea for 20 hours off Bali before a fisherman spots him, Munich surfers try to resurrect their famous Eisbach river wave, The Eddie big-wave contest won't run this season after Waimea fails to deliver 40-foot surf.

    4 min

  8. 11 MAR

    The Toronto surfer who took up surfing at 62

    Kim is a 66-year-old surfer from Toronto who decided to seriously pursue surfing at 62. In this episode, this is KIm's story about learning later in life, navigating fear in the water, chasing tiny green waves from Lake Ontario to Costa Rica, and why surfing—even once a year—has completely captured her imagination.

    5 min
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The Wipeout Weekly is the one and only daily surf podcast for beginner surfers, wannabe surfers and seasoned wipeout enthusiasts. Powered by Girls Who Can't Surf Good, but boys can listen to. To pee or not to pee in a wetsuit? Where can I find a beginner surf break? Should I wax my foamie? What on earth is the Olo? We answer all your questions in short, easily digestible (no heartburn!) episodes. And once a week, we chat to a guest or two. We cover stories about getting started surfing, surf etiquette, reading surf conditions, beginner surf spots, must-know surf facts and lingo, first-hand recommendations, and more. You can find us at: https://thewipeoutweekly.com and we even have a free weekly newsletter!

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