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For the past month I’ve been travelling with the new Thule surfboard bag, putting it through airports, bumpy transfers, surf-mission road trips, and everything in between. And here’s the bottom line: this thing is a beast. In terms of protecting your boards, it’s right up there with the best travel board bags in the world. […]

Beeg just unleashed his new surf edit Cowabunga. The project is a high-energy showcase of Beeg’s current hot streak, every clip feels hand-picked to impress, packed with heaving tubes, explosive airs, and the confident flow he’s become known for. Beeg’s in rare form right now, threading tubes that barely look make-able and still finding time […]

The waves are calling, and so is our latest issue. We’re pulling back the curtain on what’s waiting inside Zigzag’s newest edition – a collection of stories celebrating 50 years of Zigzag Magazine and more. ICONS Honouring five trailblazers who defined South African surfing over the past 50 years through pioneering craftsmanship, innovation and competitive […]

“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.” (William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra). As improbable as hen’s teeth, ‘Ouma’ or ‘Gogo’ are not words that personify these unique women. Hailing from all the surf spots around South Africa, they have energy and attitude in abundance. Their ages range from 60 to 78 years old […]

Cape Town’s iconic Labia Theatre will host the South African premiere of Antarctica Domain One on Wednesday, 26 November, a groundbreaking surf documentary that pushes the boundaries of adventure cinema. Directed by the renowned Gauchos del Mar brothers, the film chronicles an unprecedented expedition to chase waves in the most remote, inhospitable ocean on Earth. […]

Jordy Smith’s surfing roots run deep in Durban, a coastline defined by its famous “bowls” and “piers”. These distinctive waves form alongside the city’s many piers, where powerful rips pull sand into perfectly shaped banks. The result is a playground of hollow, punchy lefts and rights—ideal for a young surfer eager to push his limits. […]

Every surfer knows the legend: Hawaii is the ultimate test. It’s the sacred ground where reputations are made, dreams are broken, and surfing’s best measure themselves against the most powerful waves on Earth. For South Africans, that challenge runs even deeper. The North Shore of Oʻahu isn’t just half a world away, it’s an economic, […]

Llandudno’s Luke Slijpen has never been one to sit still. Between competing on the Challenger Series and chasing swells across the globe, his passion for free surfing and filmmaking has always driven him to create something of his own. His new short film, Surge, is a reflection of that drive — a raw and beautifully […]

Hossegor, France – 6 November 2025: South African junior surfer Emily Jenkinson from Kommetjie delivered a standout performance at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Finals, finishing second overall in the Premier Girls division. Competing against the world’s best under-16 surfers, Jenkinson advanced through multiple rounds to reach the prestigious final at Le Santocha, Capbreton, where […]

Jordy Smith was back home, and it showed. The rhythm, the timing, the effortless flow — it was like he had never left. After months on the road chasing clean reef lines and faraway setups, there was something about returning to that familiar stretch of sand and those thick, unpredictable sand-bottom tubes that brought out […]