Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing and Bodyboarding News Center. Breaking News, Surfing Games, Surf Movies, Board Size Charts, Surf Videos, Wind and Wave Forecasts, Surf Shop, Surf Spots, Surf Cams, Surf Travel.
The best surf magazines in the world
Monday, 26 December 2011 16:12

Surf magazine: an inspiration before the real waves

Surf magazines are part of the history of surfing. Surf magazines explore the surfing lifestyle and have been building the concept of surf cultures for decades.


The greatest surf spots, the most successful surfers, the hidden wave peaks and the most thrilling moments in the history of surfing have been reported and published in the pages of the best surf magazines of the planet.

Surf photos, surf articles, surf ideas, surf technology, surfboards, surf culture and surf stars are the main juicy features of today's printed surf mags. There are international and national surf magazines for all tastes, despite the large number of advertising pages on each issue.

The first surf magazine was "The Surfer", a publication released in 1959 by John Severson. The multifaceted Californian surfer debuted "The Surfer", which later turned into "The Surfer Quarterly", "Surfer Bi-Monthly" and finally "Surfer".

"Surfer" is often considered the 'bible of surfing'. The North American publication has a long and popular tradition in surf journalism and keeps an up-to-date vision of modern surfing, while keeping an eye in the roots of wave riding.

"Surfing Magazine" is born in 1964 and has since conquered its own surf market. Although it is owned by the same company, "Surfing Magazine" targets a younger audience with its own original features. "Surfing Magazine" boosted the creation of the International Surfing Day, established in 2004.

"TransWorld Surf" has been leading modernism in surf photography printed publications. It was founded in 1999 and keeps representing youth, progression and innovation in surfing.

"Carve" is UK's best selling and biggest surf publication. The British surf magazine has been leading printed innovations in Europe with cutting edge surf photos and exclusive world features.

"Australia's Surfing Life" is one of most famous monthly surf magazine. It was founded in 1985. "Surfing World", another Australian surf publication, saw the light of day in 1962 and it stands as Australia's oldest surfing magazine.

"Surfer's Journal" is a surf magazine which targets a more mature audience and it was founded by Steve and Debbee Pezman, in 1992. With a low number of advertising pages, it features stunning photos and great alternative surf articles.

"ZigZag" is the most relevant surf magazine published in South Africa. "Kiwi Surf" magazine" is the voice of New Zealand surfers and has been in the market since 1990.

Click on each surf magazine to subscribe.


 

Join our surfing community in Facebook!   Get the top news stories in your Twitter account!   SurferToday.com on Google +   Follow us on Pinterest   SurferToday on Youtube

The best surf watches in the world
Wave Height Forecast
Wind Speed and Direction Forecast
Wave Period
Surf Videos
Surf Books
Surf Movies
Online Surfing Games

SURFING

Tavarua barrels set for the Volcom Fiji Pro 2013
24/05/2013
article thumbnail

The endless spitting barrels of Tavarua are back in the ASP World Tour track with the Volcom Fiji Pro 2013, to be surfed between 2nd-14th June.
With 13-day waiting period which falls directly in the middle of Fiji's prime surf season, the best surfers in town are ready to repeat the epic 2012 event. "I'm so excited to be heading to Fiji for the first time in my career to compete. I've watched every event out there and have always wanted to be a part of it", says Dusty Payne, who returns afte [ ... ]


Things you didn't know about surfing
23/05/2013
article thumbnail

The history of surfing is very rich. There are multiple facts and figures surrounding the evolution of wave riding, through time. Some are strange, others are deeply bizarre.
From the innovative surf gear to maritime science, surfing has been collecting stories, records and achievements. Did you know that... 1. The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated archipelago on planet earth.
2. The windiest surf city in the world is Wellington, capital of New Zealand.
3. The tallest tsunami ever record [ ... ]


+ Surfing News

KITEBOARDING

"Kite Surfer" is the new wind riding game for iOS
22/05/2013
article thumbnail

"Kite Surfer" is the latest kitesurfing game for iPhone and iPad.
Lemondo Entertainment has announced the release of its newest game, "Kite Surfer", an arcade kitesurfing game designed for both iPhone and iPad. "Kite Surfer" is an endless running game, in which players take control of a character by swiping on the display or tilting a mobile device.


Pudla Narapichit hailed Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champion
21/05/2013
article thumbnail

Pudla Narapichit and Doque Delos Santos have been crowned the Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champions.
With 120 riders from 30 countries, the final and decisive Chinese stage once again broke all records, at Pingtan Island, also known as Haitan Island. The spot is regarded as China's windiest location - regular wind speeds of over 30 knots are recorded over the winter monsoon season and all of the island's old traditional style stone houses need to have rocks placed on top of their tiled roo [ ... ]


+ Kitesurfing News

WINDSURFING

Dieter van der Eyken dominates the 2013 Belgian Wave Windsurfing season
23/05/2013
article thumbnail

Dieter van der Eyken is one step closer of being crowned the 2013 Belgian Wave Windsurfing champion.
Bredene, in the Belgian province of West Flanders, held an intense weekend of wave windsurfing action. On Friday, all sailors completed the single elimination of the competition, despite the medium size waves and light winds.


Delphine Cousin stands out in the 2013 French Windsurfing Championship
23/05/2013
article thumbnail

Delphine Cousin is shining a light in the 2013 French Windsurfing Championship, with a victory in the second stage, held in Brest.
Despite the difficult conditions - three days of disoriented and gusty winds - sailors were able to complete two races. The organization worked hard to try to get more races, but even if the windsurfing fleet had spent many hours on the water every day, nothing could be done.


+ Windsurfing News

BODYBOARDING

The story and legends of bodyboarding in "Born to Boogie"
23/05/2013
article thumbnail

"Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding" tells the story of the incredible sport of bodyboarding from 1971 to the modern days.
The pioneers, the champions and the underground chargers are all profiled, among them Tom Morey, Pat Caldwell, Ben Severson, Jay Reale, Mike Stewart, Michael 'Eppo' Eppelstun, Guilherme Tamega, Andre Botha, Ryan Hardy, Damian King, Ben Player, Jeff Hubbard, Mitch Rawlins and Pierre Louis Costes. "Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding" was written by the bodyboard  [ ... ]


Nuno Azevedo sweeps fourth Luso Galaico Championship title
22/05/2013
article thumbnail

Nuno Azevedo has conquered the bodyboarding division of the XV Luso Galaico Championship, a competition between Portuguese and Galician riders.
Up to 64 bodyboarders and surfers from the North of Portugal and the Spanish region of Galicia have competed at Cabedelo Beach and Arda Beach, in Viana do Castelo. With a mobile structure and a new live scoring system, the level of competition was high in the 2-4 foot waves on offer. Portuguese riders claimed four out of five titles at the XV Luso Ga [ ... ]


+ Bodyboarding News