Imagine wiping out on a wave, waiting for the turbulence to clear and then attempting to resurface only to discover you were trapped in an underwater cave.
That’s exactly the nightmares scenario that befell Aussie bodyboarder Jase Finlay while surfing a slab in Ireland.
Read his full account in all its harrowing detail, right here:
Note, the title of this article is not Winter Wetsuits Rule. They don’t, as such. They’re merely a means to an end. They help us get through.We’d all rather be in trunks, of course, but that’s not the reality. So, we get by. We cover ourselves in layers of wonderful neoprene, we stay stoked. Our […]
The following is an excerpt from Surf, Sweat & Tears, a biography chronicling the epic life and mysterious death of British surfing legend Viscount Edward William Deerhurst, otherwise known Lord Ted. In this chapter, author Andy Martin recounts a trip to Bali in the early ’80s that would prove seminal not only for Ted’s surf […]
A few years back we launched an investigation into the origins of the internet’s favourite fake lineup shot. While we managed to draw a few concrete conclusions back then, we fell short of identifying where the image actually came from. Then, last year, after we’d all but forgotten about it, we discovered that our article […]
[The Wavelength shop features the very latest and greatest in performance wetsuits, for the chilly brines of home to lower latitude protection. Shop our hand picked wetsuit range here] Water Temp: 11 – 14° C Weight: 1200g Construction: Limestone Neoprene, I-Foam, Fever Fiber, Ridiculous Rubber Timing, they say, is crucial. As in life, as in love, as, […]
[Bill Finnegan’s Pulitzer winning surf memoir Barbarian Days, as well as loads of other great X-Mas gift shaped reads, are available now in the WL Shop] In Spring 1999 I was in West Oz (technically the austral autumn, before the pedants chime) and about to go to Bali for the very first time. I happened […]
Twenty-twenty-one marks Wavelength’s 40th year in print. To mark the occasion, we’re diving deep into the Wavelength archive to bring you a series of short stories featuring key cultural moments, entertaining asides and colourful characters from around the British surf scene and beyond over the last four decades. Read part I here. Read part II here. The […]
Manera‘s stream of short film consciousness continuous with their latest release, DUEWEST featuring Nate Tyler and Brendon Gibbens. [Shop the Manera wetsuit range here] Set among the kelpy, sea stack lined coves of Central California, it’s a celebration of thirty-something radical. As Nate and Brendon wield clean, smooth blades in largely everysurfer, relatable waves, a […]
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Arbor Skateboards to give away five Skate Bundles, including a full skateboard set up and loads of other goodies. With the days drawing in, after work surfs are becoming tricker for many of us, so a roll around a floodlit bowl or hill cruise are the perfect ways […]
As you’ve almost certainly seen by now, a few weeks back we joined a collection of activists, adventurers and sustainable business leaders in the heart of Bristol for two days of talks, workshops and outdoor activities. As the dust settles on the inaugural Blue Earth Summit, we’ll be sharing some of the conversations that took […]
The latest episode of Wavelength’s award-deserving podcast It’s Not The Length is now live wherever you listen. INTL Ep 26 sees Paul Evans & Ben Mondy‘s rip snorting return to audio form and features the essential round up from an eventful Euro pro season of pump and pomp. Topics up for discussion include: The Olympics: […]
A slew of South Devon core lords – including the likes of Paddy Wellens, Owen Tozer and local chart topping ledge Ben Howard – are mobilising to create a wicked outdoor space including a skate bowl, cafe, surfboard shaping facility, veggie garden, kids’ play area and pottery studio; but mostly epic pre and post surf […]
Hydro Flask are donating $100 000 to Surfrider Foundation globally from proceeds from their limited edition #RefillForGood range. I can’t remember the precise year; maybe it was 2014, perhaps 2015. I attended a gathering of the professional tribe of wave riders, at the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro France, to take pro surfing’s pulse. The annual tournament not […]
At just 22g, EVZero Blades are so light you’ll barely notice you’re wearing them. A frameless design means unperturbed vision, while the excellent Prizm lens gives exceptional clarity, colour definition and protection. Looks-wise, the temples of the EVZero frame meet the iconic lens cut of the legendary Blades. A performance eyewear both for fashion and […]
This week saw surfers, activists, adventurers and sustainable business leaders gather in the heart of Bristol for the inaugural Blue Earth Summit. Over two days of talks, workshops and outdoor activities the event set out to explore how we can all work together to tackle the issues facing our planet and the communities that inhabit […]
John Eldridge flicks up his visor and looks south. In the distance, where a carpet of rolling green fields fall away into the Atlantic, he can just about make out the small cluster of houses where he grew up. Looking down below, he points to tiny waves folding over on the sands of Boobys Bay, […]
[Tickets are selling fast for the Blue Earth Summit, taking place this Wednesday the 13th of October in Bristol. The event sees business founders, adventurers and activists convene for two days of talks and workshops tackling the question of how we can live more sustainably. Find out more about the event here.] Cornwall-born athlete Melissa […]
[This is an introduction to our new summer print edition, available with a subscription, or to buy as a single issue.] Ask anyone who was there and they’ll tell you how back in the day, if you passed another car with boards on the roof, you’d flash your lights and toot your horn – elated […]
The Wavelength Surf Film Festival rolls into Bristol for an evening of critically acclaimed surf cinema and good times in the heart of the city this Wednesday 13 October. Get tickets here. We’re excited to announce that we’ll be kicking off the WL Surf Film Festival at 1900 on Wednesday the 13th with a live […]
Narrating a new series about five European groms chasing their CT dreams sees the 1977 World Champ reflects on his first trip to the UK, the role of stoke and some vague recollections of the Wavelength Launch Party. “We walked down from the car park for the first day and we were greeted by perfection,” […]
Twenty-twenty-one marks Wavelength’s 40th year in print. To mark the occasion, we’re diving deep into the Wavelength archive to bring you a series of short stories featuring key cultural moments, entertaining asides and colourful characters from around the British surf scene and beyond over the last four decades. Read part I here. The series is presented by Oakley, who […]
With the Blue Earth Summit, Bristol, fast approaching, we’re introducing some of the esteemed speakers participating in the event and offering a preview into the topics they’ll be covering. For information on all the talks, workshops and panel discussions that’ll be taking place, visit BlueEarthSummit.com and download the full schedule. Sam Bleakley is a writer, […]
Tickets for Blue Earth Summit, Bristol 13-14th October 2021 are going fast. With an incredible list of speakers including the likes of Sir Tim Smit, Lucy Seigle, Rosie Stancer, Keme Nzeren, Bella Collins, and many, many more, former pro surfer and current Patagonia Surf Manager Gabe Davies will also be taking to the stage to […]
