The lineup during Heat 4 of the third round of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Photo: Ed Sloane / WSL The fifth day of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy began at Winkipop, Australia, with key and intense matchups determining the surfers who advanced to the quarterfinals. Conditions featured three- to four-foot surf with offshore winds, creating an ideal setting for the event, which began around 8:05 AM (AEST) with the continuation of Heat 6 in the women's divisio

General view of Pipeline in Hawaii, December 20, 2013. Photo: Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Surfing in Hawaii is one of the most incredible and powerful experiences in the world because, unlike other countries, waves here don’t depend only on local wind, but on swells that travel thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean. However, to understand the forecast, it’s necessary to learn how to read several key elements. When checking a surf forecast, one of the most i

Valeria Suárez celebrates her title in Portofino with her teammates. Photo: Club Budeo Just two weeks ago, Valeria Suárez made history in bodyboarding. At only 13 years old, she was crowned champion in the U13 category at the Bodyboard Camp Portofino 2026, held in the Atacama Region. Born in Bolivia, she first discovered the ocean in 2017 when she moved with her family to Antofagasta, a region in northern Chile known for being part of the bodyboarding circuit promoted by Artu

The Pipeline sign, USA, November 28, 2018. Photo: Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Talking about surfing worldwide inevitably means talking about Banzai Pipeline. Located on the north shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, this wave has become one of the sport’s most iconic stages and a must-reference for understanding surf culture. Pipeline sits in front of Ehukai Beach Park, on the famous North Shore of Oahu, an area considered by many to be one of the world’s surf capi

Surfers Isidora Bultó and Matilda Bultó, at just 16 and 14 years old, are part of a very small group of women who have taken on the powerful waves of El Bajo in Iquique. We wanted to witness it firsthand, so we headed to the coast to join them during a filming session for a documentary by V.RO ZZ Films, where we were able to see up close how they move and confidently handle one of the most demanding breaks in the area. El Bajo is a unique wave within the local scene. It break