8 Must Listen Surf Podcasts

8 Must Listen Surf Podcasts

Learn, listen, and laugh with these surf podcasts

Are you a podcast enthusiast and looking for the right surf podcast? In times of no swell are you looking for the right surf-focused entertainment? Try one – or all eight of these entertaining audio experiences to learn, laugh, explore, and keep up to date on the latest in the world of surfing.   

The Mindful Surfer 

Surf Podcast, The Mindful Surfer

In their Mindful Surfer podcast, hosts William Foster and Liam Morgan explore topics from struggles with ego, surf doubt, body aches, surf techniques, and so much more. Their focus is on building a community of ocean lovers, surfers from beginners to advanced, and anyone else looking to improve their surfing mindset in and out of the water. As a constant channel of gratitude and good vibes, these two are a must-listen for any being who loves the sea and surfing.   

Surf Splendor Podcast 

Surf Podcast, Surf Splendor Podcast

For someone looking to get into the deep deets of the surf industry, David Lee Scales explores surf gossip on his series Spit!, latest surf headlines on Grit!, insight from shapers on Shaping Surfing, wave riding and equipment on the Boardroom, and much more surf related content. With new podcasts released every week, Surf Splendor provides endless waves of entertainment. 

The Lineup 

Surf Podcast, The Lineup

With access to all of the world's top surfing competitors, Dave Prodan gives listeners the inside scoop on influential individuals across the surf scene. On WSL’s the Lineup, episodes focus on surfers' passions, careers, and impacts on the sport. For any surfer looking to get to know CT personalities or brush up on the latest happening in the surf world, the Lineup has a new episode every few days.    

Bodega Boarder Crew 

Surf Podcast, Bodega Boarder Crew

Searching for a podcast that looks past mainstream surf? Maybe thinking long, indie, and hip-hop music intros mixed with conversations that explore deeper topics in surfing? Host, Alex Valich covers the most recent surf news, event updates, and interviews members of the surfing community while encouraging the listener to sit back, relax, and enjoy what each episode has to share.   

Aint that Swell 

Surf Podcast, Aint that Swell

Listening to Ain't that Swell is like sipping on a cold beer while sitting at your local break and bantering with Surfing World editor, Vaughn Dead, and surf journalist Jed Smith. It’s hard not to laugh as co-hosts joke with big names in surfing and give their unfiltered opinions on current surf news and events. All surf fans are deeply entertained by the lighthearted conversation fueled by a vast knowledge of surf culture and history. 

Water People Podcast 

Surf Podcast, Water People

Co-hosts and awesome activist surf couple Lauren Hill and Dave Rastovich join the ocean community, ecology, surfing, and play in their episodes of the Waterpeople Podcast. Through storytelling, they share diverse perspectives on aspects of surf culture and the industry that are often overlooked and explore critical conversations about the global ocean community. To learn more about life as a fellow Waterperson give these two a listen. 

The Wire 

Surf Podcast, The Wire

Looking to learn more about the newest developments in surfboard construction, materials, design, and the latest eco-friendly surfboard improvements? The Wire, hosted by Firewire Surfboards, talks with shapers and riders from across the industry about their experiences and perspectives. From classic surf icons like Rob Machado to big names working in ocean conservation like Chad Nelsen – CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, the Wire explores all ends of an improved surfing experience. 

Confessions of a Surf Lady 

Surf Podcast, Confessions of a Surf Lady

Presented by iaera surf, Confessions of a Surf Lady dives deeper into the experiences of women surfers in a male-dominated sport. With an interactive platform, host Laura Day takes the confessions of her listeners to connect and create a community. In interviews with big-name women surfers, Day takes a cool, refreshing approach and creates a safe and free-of-judgment environment for women in the water.   

Want to learn more after listening to one of these awesome surf podcasts? Talk to Jamie O’Brien one-on-one on the Jamie O’Brien Surf App here for anytime, anywhere surf coaching.  

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