Surfer Dad

Surf blog by a wave starved father

4 awesome alternatives to Magic Seaweed

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Is it just me or has Magic Seaweed lost its magic? Ever since they got bought out by SurfStitch in 2015, it seems their surf forecasts have unravelled. So if you’re fed up with driving to the beach on a five star forecast only to find unrideable slop or just want to be better informed, […]

5 New Year Resolutions for Surfers

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At the start of each year we all say to ourselves ‘this year I will surf more’. But you need to be more specific to succeed. I’ve thought about my surf failings and have come up with the following New Year resolutions. Hopefully they can help you and me be a better surfer, in and […]

Surf food, cookbooks and recipes

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This surf food guide will help you choose the best food for surfing. You’ll also discover incredible cookbooks by surfers and enjoy delicious recipes from around the surfing world. So if you’re looking to lively up your next surf fuel feast, read on… Surf food Personally I’ve lasted many a day surfing on a banana […]

Ten top Christmas gifts for surfers

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Surfers are surprisingly easy to bunch to buy for at Christmas. Surfers rarely have much money, due to spending too much time in the sea and not enough time on their career. So unlike wealthy business folk, surfers often have few possessions. Fortunately, there’s a whole range of surfing gifts to suit all budgets. Here’s […]

Bags of adventure with Burts Chips

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Running out of ideas to entertain the kids this summer? Go on a mission with Burts Chips, who’ve got bags of adventure waiting for you and lots of prizes to be won. Me, my daughter and Mungo (the dog) were assigned the mission of exploring the stepping stones of a giant called Bedruthan… …despite the […]

Surf Fin Art by Tom Metcalf

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These surf fin artworks are filled with positive energy, good vibes and a healthy dose of stoke. They capture surf culture in a single picture and evoke happy memories of sun, sand and waves. If you want a great gift for a surfer or yourself, buy one of these fantastic linocut surf fin prints. The […]

WIN the SETT Surf Sun Care Collection

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Win the complete SETT Surf sun care collection including zinc lotion, face stick and lip balm. SETT sunscreen is made from natural ingredients, gives you top notch sun protection and it’s very water resistant. It’s also reef, ocean and surfer friendly. So what are you waiting for? Enter our giveaway… TO ENTER: Simply click and […]

prAna – a sustainable surfer friendly clothing company

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prAna is an eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable clothing company with classy designs to suit modern surfers’ needs. Influenced by yoga, climbing, surfing and a Californian vibe, prAna is perfect for the active adult who needs quality clothes for work and play. Their enthusiastic ethical vibe and subtle timeless laidback designs are carefully tailored for Surfer […]