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Foam vs fibreglass surf boards in the sand at the beach

Foam Surfboard vs Fibreglass: Which Board Should a Beginner Buy?

Foam vs fibreglass — which surfboard should a beginner buy? We break down the key differences and why soft-top boards win for Australians just starting out.

Learn Surfing Australia

Jun 223 min read

A blonde haird surfer using his smartphone at the beach learning how to read a surf forecast in plain English.

How to Read a Surf Forecast: A Beginner's Plain-English Guide

Confused by surf forecasts? We break down swell height, period, wind direction, and tides in plain English — so you can pick the best days to surf.

Learn Surfing Australia

Jun 223 min read

a woman choosing a beginner surfboard from a line up on the beach in Australia

The Beginner's Guide to Choosing Your First Surfboard

Walking into a surf shop for the first time can be overwhelming. Hundreds of boards in dozens of shapes and sizes. This guide will help you make sense of it.

Learn Surfing Australia

Jun 113 min read

Surf, Rest, Repeat: Why a Surf Camp Holiday Is the Ultimate Wellness Reset

Discover why a surf camp holiday is the ultimate wellness reset — expert coaching, daily yoga, ocean therapy, and the kind of tired that actually feels good.

A beach layout featuring everything on the Beginner surf gear checklist- a foam surfboard, a rash vest, surfboard wax and a leg rope

The Complete Beginner Surf Gear Checklist for Australians

Everything a beginner needs before hitting the waves — wetsuits, leashes, boards, wax and more. The complete Australian surf gear checklist.

Foam Surfboard vs Fibreglass: Which Board Should a Beginner Buy?

Foam vs fibreglass — which surfboard should a beginner buy? We break down the key differences and why soft-top boards win for Australians just starting out.

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