Inspiration

Are you still after that perfect surf break? You have no idea where your next surf trip will be? Need some inspiration?

Get inspired before you book your next surf trip reading about surfing ideas, news or events we are organizing at our Rapture surf camps around the world.

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Surfing with an Apple Watch

Inspiration 30. Jan 2025

Apple Watches have become a common sight in lineups, giving surfers insights on their sessions, wave counts, and local…

Beach at Playa Minas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with clear water, golden sand, and green hills in the background.

The Most Beautiful Beaches In Costa Rica

Inspiration 29. Jan 2025

From legendary surf breaks to secluded sandy coves, Costa Rica’s coastline serves up a feast of beach perfection that’ll…

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Duck Diving: Techniques For Surfers

Inspiration 27. Jan 2025

Are you tired of being pushed back to the beach every time a wave breaks in front of you?…

An adult and a child wearing wetsuits sit on the sand beside a surfboard, with the adult demonstrating how to remove wax from the board using a scraper

How To Take Wax Off A Surfboard: A Step-by-Step Guide

Inspiration 17. Jan 2025

Removing wax from a surfboard is one of those essential skills that every surfer needs to master. Whether you’re…

A surfer in a red shirt kneels on the sand while waxing a pink surfboard. The sun shines brightly, casting shadows on the beach, with another person in a wetsuit standing nearby in the background.

How To Wax A Surfboard: Step-by-Step Guide

Inspiration 22. Dec 2024

Keeping your surfboard properly waxed is one of those essential skills every surfer needs to master. Whether you’re stepping…

A massive, powerful ocean wave crashes with white foam spraying into the air. The dark blue water swirls beneath, showing the force and energy of the wave.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Surf Spots In The World

Inspiration 21. Dec 2024

Massive waves meet deadly reefs at these legendary surf spots, where even the world’s best riders think twice before…

A side-by-side image shows two surfers: on the left, a surfer rides a shortboard on a large wave with lots of white foam, and on the right, a surfer rides a longboard on a smaller, calmer wave near the shore.

Longboard Vs Shortboard: What’s The Difference?

Inspiration 20. Dec 2024

Walk along any beach and you’ll spot two distinct tribes of surfers, even if you don’t realise it at…

A man in a yellow and black wetsuit sits on a surfboard at the beach, looking at his phone. He has a prosthetic leg, and a blue backpack and other gear are next to him in a white bin on the sand.

Best Apps For Surfers | 2025

Inspiration 19. Dec 2024

Every surfer knows the drill, be it checking conditions, timing tides or watching the wind. These days though, smartphones…

A woman in an orange bikini carries a white surfboard through a green tropical forest with tall palm trees and plants. Sunlight shines through the trees, making shadows on the ground.

Eco-Friendly Surfboards: What You Need To Know

Inspiration 18. Dec 2024

Finding the perfect surfboard used to be all about shape, size, and performance. Now with climate concerns rising, surfers…

How To Capture Stunning Surf Photography

Inspiration 17. Dec 2024

Surf photography freezes the precise moments when surfers connect with waves, capturing their skill and the ocean’s energy in…

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What is a Riptide and How to Avoid Getting Caught

Inspiration 13. Dec 2024

A riptide isn’t actually a tide at all. It’s a powerful narrow current that flows away from the beach.…

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Top 15 Interesting Facts About Surfing

Inspiration 22. Oct 2024

Dive into the world of surfing with these 15 captivating facts that reveal the rich history, cultural significance, and…

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