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The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

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

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04:40

Forget hanging ten—it’s hang heels time: noseriding...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Inspired by our convo with Laura Day of The Surf Société, we’re diving nose-first into the history of one of surfing’s most stylish (and strange) maneuvers: nose riding. From Waikiki legends like Rabbit Kekai to California icons like Dale Velzy and Donald Takayama, we trace how “a sport within a sport” captured the surf world’s imagination. We’ll talk cheater fives, hang fives, hang tens—and the forbidden fruit of longboarding: the hang heels. Plus, how nose riding actually works (maybe), why Nat

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05:17

How to make surfing friends—Abby's story

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/09/02

This is Abby’s story. She posted in Girls Who Can’t Surf Good last December and accidentally changed her life. What started as a reply to a group chat turned into an unexpected surf sisterhood, beachside heart-to-hearts, a lifelong friendship, and eventually… a one-way ticket out of the country to chase waves and connection. Through surf checks, flat days, party waves, and personal struggles, Abby learned that community doesn’t just make you a better surfer—it can make you braver. Now, after years

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07:06

Once upon a surf forecast—the ultimate surf bedtime...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Still confused by surf forecasts? You’re not alone—and you're not stupid. In this episode, we break down wave height, swell direction, and wind like we’re explaining it to a five-year-old. Literally. Inspired by a chat with Gavin from Go Surfing San Diego and the Sunday Stoke newsletter, we turn confusing Surfline charts into a surfy bedtime story—featuring splashy waves, sneaky swells, gentle winds, and surfer dudes with imaginary tape measures. You’ll learn what numbers to pay attention to, what

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05:05

Laird did it. Should you? A guide to shooting the pier

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/31

The first time I heard about “shooting the pier” was when Laird Hamilton did it on a monster wave in Malibu during Hurricane Marie. I missed it by a few days—and I’ve been obsessed ever since. In this episode, we dive into the history, danger, and flex of this high-risk surf maneuver: riding a wave through a pier without getting wrecked by a piling. From classic spots like Huntington and Scripps to more obscure locations in South Africa and Australia, “shooting the pier” is a mix of timing,

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04:45

San Diego's best beginner spot ever: Tourmaline

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/30

Let’s go to San Diego—and if you’re a beginner, there’s really only one right answer for where to surf: Tourmaline. In this episode, we’re spotlighting Tourmaline Surfing Park, the mellowest, most longboard-friendly break in town.

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55:36

Conversation: Ain’t no dick that good—cross-stepping...

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2025/08/29

Laura Day didn’t grow up surfing—but you’d never know it. In this episode, the San Diego noserider and founder of The Surf Société tells the story of how she went from beach-loving college student to the creator of a women-led surf community and podcast (Confessions of a Surf Lady). We talk about what it's like learning to surf when all your friends are dudes, the joy of finally cross-stepping on your own terms, and the power of surf visualization (including her own “die on the five” method). Laura

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06:13

Surfing news roundup 08/28/25: Waves in the East,...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/28

In this episode of The Wipeout Weekly: only good surf news allowed. We’ve got a packed roundup, featuring hurricane-fueled stoke in Rockaway Beach, engineered standing waves turning Colorado into an unlikely surf destination, and an ocean-powered healing clinic for veterans at La Jolla Shores. - Hurricane Erin brings once-in-a-decade swell to Long Island and NYC—and surfers absolutely send it. -You can surf in Colorado. And not in a pool, either. We explain how standing river waves work and why the

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08:19

The story we didn't want to write

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/27

This week’s episode breaks from our usual surf news roundup because… it has to. What started as a routine check for positive surf stories led to something I wasn’t prepared for: a disturbing report out of San Luis Obispo, where a male paddleboarder has been charged with the attempted murder of a female surfer—allegedly, in the lineup. In this episode, I walk you through how I found the story, how I tried to verify it, and what I learned (and re-learned) about surf culture along the way. Because

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08:19

The wave chooses you as much as you choose the wave

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2025/08/26

It’s time for another surfer girl story! Meet Becca, who never imagined “move to Waikiki at 45 and become a surfer girl” would be on her bingo card. From renting boards at the pink hotel to early dawn lessons at Canoes, Becca’s path to surfing was anything but straightforward — shaped by chance encounters, Craigslist board finds, and uncles with pop-up advice that was more shrug than science. In this episode, Becca shares how surfing became her unexpected midlife gift, how her background in geology

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03:22

Don't be a shoulder hopper!

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Today’s word of the week? Shoulder hopper—and no, it’s not a dance move. It’s that one surfer who repeatedly snakes waves from the shoulder, cutting off riders with priority and generally acting like the ocean owes them something. In this episode, we unpack the meaning, the etiquette breach, and why everyone hates a shoulder hopper. Plus, did you know there's an actual song about them? We’ll play you a verse or two from the Surf Punks’ cult classic and talk about why this term still hits a nerve in

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07:41

The invention of the kook cord: a leash history

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2025/08/24

Before there were kook cords, power ropes, or sissy strings, there was just you, the board, and a long-ass swim every time you wiped out. In today’s episode, we unravel the tangled, sometimes controversial history of the surf leash—aka the thing that keeps your board from bashing into rocks (or someone’s head). From the leash’s clunky and dangerous early prototypes to the day Pat O’Neill accidentally blinded his dad, this episode covers how surfers went from proudly leashless to grudgingly—and then

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03:56

Shipstern Bluff: A wave within a wave

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/23

Thought Mavericks was gnarly? Thought Cortes Bank was wild? Meet Shipstern Bluff—aka Shippies—Tasmania’s freakiest slab and possibly the most dangerous surf break on earth. In this episode, we travel to the edge of the Tasman Peninsula where mutant waves break over razor-sharp reef, sharks lurk, and the water is bloody freezing. We’ll talk about the “mutant steps” that give this wave its horrifying reputation, the long hike (or sketchy jet ski ride) to get there, and the early pioneers who dared to

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29:28

Conversation: On how surf forecasts could suck less...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Confused by swell direction, wave period, or what “2–3 ft (observed)” actually means? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down the surf forecast—line by line—with Gavin Bechtold, creator of Go Surfing San Diego and the Sunday Stoke surf forecast newsletter. We talk about what all those Surfline numbers really mean, how to figure out when (and where) to paddle out, and why wave energy might be your new favorite metric. Plus: Gavin’s self-taught journey from foamie to shortboard Why

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05:09

Surfing news roundup - August 21, 2025

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/21

In today’s episode: an Airman celebrates his discharge by getting barreled in full uniform, a penguin crashes a lineup in South Africa (and hugs a surfer), and a shark nearly bites a surfboard clean in half in Australia. Oh—and Hurricane Erin is trying to outdo Teahupoʻo with 100-foot wave projections off the U.S. East Coast. No big deal. We’re talking about: Freedom rides (in dress shoes) Shark bites with Slater commentary Penguin party waves Whether 100-foot waves are actually on the

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03:32

Sleepy Sámara—so much fun for beginners

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Sámara isn’t where you go to prove anything. This sleepy beach town on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula has no illusions of grandeur—just small, steady waves, warm water, and zero surf snobbery. In other words: paradise for beginners.

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05:05

It's only surfing FFS

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/19

This one’s personal. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in, if you’ve ever followed advice that didn’t fit, or if you’re still looking for your surf crew…this one’s for you. You'll learn it's ok to just be you: a surfer with personal preferences, pet peeves, and private goals. Because if your host gets to do this, so do you.

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04:53

Twinzer–is this a typo or a fin setup?

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/18

You’ve heard of twin-fins. You’ve heard of thrusters. But have you heard of… the twinzer? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of fin setups — specifically, the twinzer. Not a typo. Not a quad. Definitely not mainstream. Born in 1988 (the year of Die Hard and A Fish Called Wanda), the twinzer was shaper Wil Jobson’s answer to the death of the twin-fin — and it involved two extra fins placed forward of the mains, with a wild mix of cant and toe-in. We'll explain all the

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05:00

Cortés Bank: Truly, the most ridiculous wave in the...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Cortés Bank. It’s a wave so remote, so ridiculous, it practically needs its own Pearl Jam or Soundgarden soundtrack. In this episode, we dive into the myth and madness of Cortés — an underwater mountain range 100 miles off the coast of California that occasionally produces 80-foot waves… and also sinks ships. Located in the middle of nowhere and just a few feet below the surface, this spot is raw ocean energy hitting reef with nothing to block it. No beach. No land. Just chaos. So, obviously surfers

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04:25

Santa Teresa is a lesser known Costa Rican surf spot...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/16

Santa Teresa: the land of surf, yoga, and smoothie bowls—or so Instagram would have you believe. In this week’s Weekly Pop-Up, we’re breaking down the reality behind the reels. Think long stretches of beach with mellow peaks for beginners, punchy sections when you’re ready to level up, and water so warm you’ll never need a wetsuit. We’ll cover where to surf (Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Hermosa), when to go, what hazards to watch for, and why you might need an ATV as much as a surfboard. Plus, all

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05:17

14,642 days later: The legend of Dale Webster

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/08/15

What if you surfed every single day for 40 years? In this episode, we pay tribute to Dale Webster — the Californian surfer who rode waves every day from 1975 to 2015. That’s 14,642 consecutive days, over 43,000 waves, and a record that will likely never be broken. You may know Dale from Step Into Liquid, where he appears as the wetsuit-worn soul bowing to waves in thanks. But his story goes far beyond a quirky documentary cameo. We’ll talk about what drove him, how his family supported him, and why

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