Planning a surf trip? How to pack your boards properly: choosing a board bag, padding and what to bring, so your gear arrives in one piece. Tips from the Global Surf team.

A surf travel diary from Angola: empty waves, wild landscapes and vibrant African culture. This is what a surf trip to one of the world’s least-known destinations looks like.

The complete guide to a surf trip in Sri Lanka: surf seasons, spots by level, water temperature and what to know before you fly.

The complete guide to a Maldives surf trip: the best atolls and spots, the surf seasons, and what suits each level. Everything you need to know before you book.

The unwritten rules of surfing: right of way, how to behave in the water and lineup etiquette. What every surfer should know before paddling out.

How to stand up on a surfboard in three simple steps: tips from Global Surf coaches to help you catch your first wave.

The parts of a surfboard and how to carry it safely to and in the water: the first article in the Global Surf beginner surf-lesson series.

A tow-in surf course in Portugal: what big-wave training with a jet ski looks like, who it is for, and why Portugal is one of the best surf destinations.

Longboard, mid-length, shortboard, fish or soft top? How board length, width, thickness and volume affect your surfing, and how to choose the right board.