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The art of Anchor Point with Vasco Ribeiro

Last month, Wavelength headed to Morocco for the Taghazout Surf Expo, situated in prime position right in front of the jewel in the country’s surfing crown, Anchor Point. Billed as ‘the international hub of the surf ecosystem,’ the event saw…

By Andy Tozer

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La Isla: Laura Coviella is One to Watch

Deep in the Atlantic, nestled in the bosom of Morocco and the western Sahara, lies Las Islas Canarias. Seven islands joined by a network of ferries and planes crossing the sometimes calm and, more often than not, rough seas but…

By Wavelength

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Exploring John John Florence’s Hinterland

Out of the water, it is exploration and nature that fuels one of surfing’s most interesting personalities. “Nature is where I find myself getting the most enjoyment out of life,” John John Florence told Wavelength. “Being in the ocean, surfing,…

By Ben Mondy

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John John Florence’s Guide To Becoming A Force Of Nature

An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a surfing outlier. Last week John John Florence lost in the Round of 16 of the 2023 J-Bay Open. It was a close, and controversial, loss. His opponent surfed a wave…

By Ben Mondy

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THE BIG SEA: NEW DOCUMENTARY EXAMINES LINKS BETWEEN NEOPRENE AND CANCER

The Big Sea is a new documentary investigating surfing’s hidden links to Cancer Alley and the wetsuit world’s toxic addiction to Neoprene. UK filmmakers and surfers Lewis Arnold and Chris Nelson have tracked the source of neoprene, the commercial name for…

By Ben Mondy

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#1 EUROPE’S BEST: NOVELTY WAVES

A while ago Luke Gartside’s take on Cornwall’s novelty waves generated a huge interest from the Wavelength faithful. In many ways, and maybe for the first time, Luke was ahead of the curve. Since then YouTube surfing stars Ben Gravey,…

By Ben Mondy

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HARRY TIMSON & FRIENDS ROAD TEST THE VOLCOM MODULATOR WETSUIT

Burning rubber from freezing Fistral to brassic Brittany. It is mid-February, and Cornish ripper Harry Timson has just exited the surf on France’s Brittany Coast. His surf report is direct and to the point; “Six foot, strong offshore, pumping.” His…

By Ben Mondy

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THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURFING IN GALICIA

‘Through the Keyhole,’ is a Wavelength series that casts a light on the magic of surf in a particular country or destination. Told through the intrepid eyes of a local, the series paints a rich picture that transports you into…

By Sophie Everard

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JOHN JOHN FLORENCE SIGNS WITH UK-BASED VIVOBAREFOOT

The natural health lifestyle brand will also be launching a footwear line with the 2X World Champion in the summer of 2023. UK-based natural lifestyle brand Vivobarefoot has announced a multi-year partnership with John John Florence. It comes as John…

By Ben Mondy

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THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURFING IN SWEDEN

Kicking off a new series on Wavelength, ‘Through the Keyhole,’ casts a light on the magic of surf in a particular country or destination. Told through the intrepid eyes of a local, the series paints a rich picture that transports…

By Wavelength

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A Brief History of the Boardshort: From Advent to Apex

Lucky enough to be heading off to warmer waves this winter? We’ve dug deep into the zenith of trunk technology to highlight our cream of the crop boardies for sunshine and surf, The Outerknown Apex shorts. From naked to knitted…

By Ben Mondy

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Will a British Surfer Ever Win Gold at The Olympics?

Surf coach, Joel Grey, once a vocal critic of British Surfing, has been appointed by the government body to bring UK surfing success. Is it possible? And how will he do it? We talk to him to find out. Back…

By Ben Mondy

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