Surf Getaways surf blog

Stay up-to-date with our latest news, surf tips, destinations, partner updates and industry news.

Stay informed with interviews from our favourite partners, profiles on our amazing team and all the tips and tricks to help you continuously improve your surfing.

Meet the team: Merome Darvill

In the latest issue of our “Meet The Team” Series, we’ll get to know Merome, our Surf Coach in WA. Merome has travelled to some amazing...

8 essential items every new surfer should have

When you first start out it’s easy to get lost in all the equipment and clothes made for surfing. They all seem so important and brands...

Surf Getaways women: Sally Bowers

Sally started monthly Surf Clinics with us in September at our Burleigh Heads location, in the Gold Coast. That was her first surfing...

7 things to do in the beautiful Margaret River

Australia’s Margaret River is recognised for 2 main things: firstly it’s one of the best wine growing regions in the world, attracting...

Meet the team: Hannah Lace

Don’t let Hannah’s young appearance fool you. She’s got a broad surfing experience, and her travelling background is admirable for a...

Top tips for maintaining your surf equipment

Whilst it may seem strange for a sport that’s enjoyed outdoors in the sunshine, a lot of surf equipment won’t last long if it's not...

8 things you absolutely must do in Bali

Bali is an island that needs to be on everyone’s bucket list. With a vibrant local culture, stunning mountain scenery and the world’s...

Surf Getaways women: Chloe Collins

Chloe joined our Byron Bay Surf Clinics almost a year ago, and it has been beautiful and inspiring seeing her evolution during her surf...

Surf safety series #2: Surf equipment and safety in the water

Surfing is supposed to be fun, and despite being considered an extreme sport, we can use best practices to stay safe and make the most...

Byron Bay, a surf town with a touch of luxury

The Byron Bay welcome road sign “Cheer up, Slow down, Chill out” already gives you an idea of what you will find even before you step a...

Surf Getaways women: Kate Sauna

Kate is one of our Sunshine Coast monthly Surf Clinics participants, and she happens to be a great human too. She has been with us for a...

Meet the team: Sarah Pawley

If you’ve had a surf lesson with us on the Sunshine Coast, chances are you’ve met Sarah! She’s one of our fantastic team of Senior Surf...

Surfing NSW Lead Her panel with Serena Adams

Her Wave is a platform that offers access, experience, progression and leadership opportunities to women in surfing. Run by Surfing NSW,...

How paddling will make you a better surfer

If your goal is to become a better surfer, one of the first things to do is to work on your paddling. The wrong paddling technique will...

Surf safety series #1: Ocean conditions assessment

Throughout this series we'll cover topics on surf safety to help you make the most out of your sessions

Surf Getaways women: Tracey Power

Meet Tracey, one of our long-time customers and friend. Tracey started surfing with us as a beginner, and today her surfing has come a...

Surf & cruise the Maldives in luxury

We've decided to change up our Maldives tour to make it a unique experience with luxury private yachts. Check out the details and book today

Surfing at the Olympics

The Olympics will see the debut of four new sports, and this year surfing is one of them.

Connecting your mind, body and soul through surfing

Women hear a lot about the importance of fitness and movement, but with so much misleading and contradicting information out there it can...

Getting to know the real Pauline Menczer

Where are you from? I was born in Bondi, better known as ‘scum valley’ back then. I grew up with my mum, twin brother and my two older...

blog