Surf Blog

Surf Camp: The Ultimate Playground   “The average American child spends about 4 to 7 minutes a day playing outside and over 7 hours a day in front of a

3 Ways To Reduce Food Waste   “In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30–40 percent of the food supply.” -US Department of Agriculture That’s a horrifying

Livin’ the SoCal Dream: A Surf to Snow Adventure   Southern California has earned quite the reputation around the globe – and for good reason! When people typically think of

Stretches for Surfing Surfing is a sport that utilizes almost all the muscle groups in your body. Additionally, wipeouts (or at least ungraceful dismounts haha) have a reputation of quickly

How to Buy a Wetsuit: Everything You Need to Know As the fall weather finally starts to appear this time of year in Southern California, many surfers start to think

Best Coastal Bike Paths in Southern California   California’s reputation of incredible beaches and fantastic coastal views isn’t for nothing. The more time that people spend at the coast, the

4 Reasons to Spend a Weekend in Encinitas From its small-town vibe, laid-back surf culture and gorgeous scenery, to spectacular beaches and restaurants, Encinitas is the perfect destination for a

Different Types of Surf Breaks When you first start to surf you might think, “all the waves look the same”. However, that is definitely NOT the case! There are so

Breakfasts for Surfing: Fuel Your Session with These Recipes Surfing is a very physical sport. You can burn a ton of calories during a good surf session! Not only do

Common Pop-Up Mistakes in Surfing (and how to fix them) Popping up, or the act of going from laying down on your surfboard to standing up and riding the wave,

Ocean-Safe Sun Protection Products The life of a surfer calls for some hefty sun protection. As surf instructors, we’re in the water and the sun all day long and it’s

Of course, we think that the beach is the best place on earth… not that we’re biased or anything haha 😅. However, when we’re soaking up the sand and riding

Feeling like you need to improve your paddle strength? Summer is finally here and for many of us that means more time to surf! However, after a winter of surfing

The kids are out of school for the summer and it’s time to head to the beach!   But which beach is best? Parking, bathrooms, overall vibe? It’s a lot

How do you decide which beach is best? The waves, the tide, the vibe, the crowds… so many factors! If you’re going to book a lesson you want it to

Did you know that for every surf lesson purchased through Wavehuggers, we donate the price of 1 pound of fish to the Marine Mammal Care Center?   Here at Wavehuggers,

3 Reasons Why Kids are Awesome Surfers “He’s at that age where he’s good at anything athletic that he tries. Are all kids such effortless surfers?” his father asked in

Learning to Surf – A New Year’s Resolution Stuck on which New Year’s resolution to focus on this year? The best New Year’s Resolution is definitely learning to surf! Not

Did You Know Surfing Can Help Your Mental Health? Most people think of surfing as a hobby, a passion, or even a career, but did you know that it can

Protecting our Planet Doesn’t Have to be Hard   As surfers, doing what we can to protect our planet is essential to making sure we have a life full of

Surfing is Always Better with Friends! Surfing is one of the best sports around as you have the option to go alone or go with friends. Though we love our

Big Waves, Small Crowds, and Cold Water Ah, surfing in winter! The waves are bigger, the crowds are smaller, and the water is colder. Some love it, others hate it

Our Favorite ways to #OptOutside in Southern California this Black Friday As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re all exploring new ways to celebrate safely and keep ourselves and our loved ones healthy.

The Right Beach Makes All the Difference! While Southern California’s reputation as a surfer’s paradise holds true no matter where you go, choosing the right beach as a beginner can

The Beaches are Open and So Are We! Southern California beaches are officially back open! After months of being cooped up inside, we couldn’t be more excited to spend more

Tips for How to Celebrate Earth Day at Home In addition to teaching people how to surf, Wavehuggers strives to connect people to the ocean and the planet. Earth Day

Eco Friendly Surf Wax is Better, and CannabaX is the Best Protect Where We Play by Shopping Eco One thing we love most about surfing is the connection to the

The anticipation for summer to finally come around and get back in the water is usually what’s on everyone’s minds, but South Bay locals are just getting fired up now

Learning how to catch waves is the first step in surfing, after paddling out, that is. There are techniques that one should employ in order to smoothly and successfully take

There is nothing quite like surfing – it enriches the mind, body and soul in one all-encompassing pastime that leaves almost everyone who tries it wanting more. It is also

The Domino Effect of Water Pollution The ocean is one of the greatest resources available to mankind. Our stewardship of it will impact the ability of the human race to

Teaching a child of any age how to surf can be extremely tricky. Surfing requires confidence, endurance, fearlessness, and an appetite to explore unfamiliar territory. As the instructor, it is

There’s no denying that we all need to pitch in and help protect our environment. But with so many threats facing our planet, deciding where to start can feel pretty

As adventure lovers, we often get asked what our favorite forms of adventure are and it’s often very hard to pick! As surfers, obviously we are going to pick surfing

Flowers, chocolates, jewelry… We all want to show the people in our lives that we love them, but not only are classic Valentine’s plans expensive, they also often mean buying things

We get it, you started January with a can-do attitude, and decided that this will be the year that you will change your life. But, as we all know, changing

Why #OptOutside? The phrase “Opt Outside” tends to pop up this time of year and refers to boycotting traditional Black Friday shopping and choosing to be active outside instead. We