Stories from the Tide

The Surf Journal

In-depth guides, local stories, and surf photography from our collective around the globe.

Best Beginner Surf Destinations

The world's most welcoming waves for those taking their first steps into surfing.

Tracing the history and raw power of the Atlantic coastline from Nazaré to the Algarve.

An adventure-first guide to the coastal towns where surf culture, wave quality and local soul still run deepest.

Warm water, friendly locals, and waves that peel forever in tropical paradise.

A complete guide to the Pura Vida lifestyle and finding the perfect left.

Where ancient Berber culture meets some of the longest right-handers on Earth.

Discovering secret reef passes and local boat culture in the Indian Ocean.

Cloudbreak, Restaurants, and the warmest welcomes in the South Pacific.

From ancient Polynesian roots to modern big wave charging on the North Shore.