A solid swell developed off the coast of South Africa and it was the kind of forecast that had Adin Masencamp checking the charts again and again. We know ...

In a surf industry crowded with bold claims and fast-moving trends, Xcel Wetsuits has carved out its reputation the ...

From early morning sessions at the Durban piers to gym reps and good food in between, this is the daily grind behind the dream. With his signature smile and ...

The 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup officially kicked off with an unforgettable Opening Function, bringing together teams from across the region in a true celebration of unity, culture, and surf ...

For decades, St Francis Bay has been a paradox. On one hand, it’s one of the spiritual homes of South African surfing, the place where “Bruce’s Beauties” was immortalised in The Endless Summer. On the ...

Long Beach, Kommetjie, Cape Town — October 2025: Finals Day of the 2025 South African Masters Surfing Championships delivered classic Long Beach conditions with solid swell and strong wind. While the ...

On the mighty Zambezi River , where thunderous whitewater cuts through raw African wilderness, Sam Bradford has carved out a wave almost entirely his own. At Rapid Number 11, during two fleeting ...

Jenkinson’s runner-up result marks an outstanding international achievement for South African junior surfing. Her smooth, powerful rail work and confident composure in the heavy French beach-break ...

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 ...

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 ...

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s longest-running celebration of surf culture, Rolling Retro, returned to the iconic shores of Llandudno Beach this past weekend in spectacular fashion. In a ...

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 ...