Rip Curl Blog
Rip Curl International GromSearch Covered By Sun Bum, Concludes With Spectacular Surf In Bali
The 2024 Rip Curl GromSearch International, covered by Sun Bum, wrapped up in Bali today with incredible waves and hifi performances at Pererenan Beach, solidifying its reputation as the premier event for young surfing talent around the globe. The event saw the UK’s Lukas Skinner successfully defend his title in the 16 & Under Boys division, while the USA’s Eden Walla claimed victory in the 16 & Under Girls.
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One Week Before the Showdown: Behind the Scenes with Gabriel Medina
Join us on the North Shore of Oahu, as we follow Gabriel Medina during the week leading up to the Pipe Masters.
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Rip Curl Is Coming To Lembongan!
It’s a great day for surfers on the southeast coast of the main island Bali, Nusa Lembongan. Rip Curl just opens it’s doors in Desa Kaja Jungut Batu earlier today.
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The 2018 World Title Scenarios At Pipeline
What does Gabriel Medina have to do to secure his the 2018 World Title and become a 2x World Champion? Come on in and find out...
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Mick Fanning Opens Up On Life After Retirement
An excerpt from the latest Surfing World issue... where Mick Fanning opens up in an exclusive interview and talks honestly and openly about retirement, and what Chapter 2 in life looks like for the 3x World Champion.
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This is The Surfer’s Bikini… This, is Mirage
Welcome to Mirage 2018, the Ultimate Surfer’s Bikini. By combining our knowledge of surfing and technical fabrics, we’ve created a range of swimwear that in unparalleled in performance.
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Surf Diaries: Bethany Hamilton’s Surf Guide to Tahiti
This past October Bethany Hamilton saw a swell headed to Tahiti and decided she wanted to chase it. She booked flights, got boards prepped and hopped on a plane. Watch her conquer “The Wall of Skulls” inside, then get the exclusive on her personal guide to surfing and exploring Tahiti.
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Bethany Hamilton and Alana Blanchard Score Wildcards to the 2018 Beachwaver Maui Pro
Best friends from childhood, Bethany and Alana now have the opportunity to compete as wildcards together at the 2018 Beachwaver Maui Pro. Tune in to Honolua Bay, starting November 25.
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19-Year-Old Brisa Hennessy Qualifies for the 2019 World Championship Tour!
This accomplishment also makes her the first-ever Costa Rican surfer to qualify for the World Tour.
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The Rip Curl Hell Team 2018 - France Hossegor
The traditional Rip curl Hell Team strikes again. This year our elite junior surfers, Samuel Pupo, Mikey Mc Donagh and Kyllian Guerin met on the French beaches of Hossegor during the CT event. They surfed with the best surfers in the world, scored the best waves on a secret locations and most of all they had a helluva a trip!
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The Very Best of MEO Rip Curl Pro Gallery
Big barrels, big airs, big heats and some very big results have gone down on the beach at Supertubos in Peniche, Portugal. Yep, the 10th Edition of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal lived up to the expectation!
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Ryuki Waida Wins 2018 Rip Curl GromSearch And A Ticket To The International Final.
Hundreds of ripping young surfers from Bali, Java, Sumbawa, Malaysia, Australia and America dedcended on Halfway Kuta Beach, Bali, last weekend, 20-21 October, to compete in the 15th annual Rip Curl GromSearch. Competing in an exciting, safe and friendly competition environment the best Indonesia Surfers put thier skills to the test against some red hot travelling competitors in all divisions, including Under 16’s, Under 14’s and under 12’s, with the addition of the Super Groms division (under 10 years old).
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Mick Fanning Weighs in on Gabriel Medina and the World Title Race
3x World Champion Mick Fanning spent a week in Peniche, Portugal for the 2018 Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal… and he had a pretty good time. From dreamy beach breaks to World Title races, he did it all. Join him behind the scenes as he breaks down the Title race, and the surfing that's going to win it all.
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#VaiMedina – The Race Continues To Pipeline
Go behind the scenes with Gabriel Medina on the Final day of the 2018 Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal, as he fights for the chance to clinch his second World Title.
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Italo Ferreira Wins the 2018 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, World Title Race Heads to Hawaii
Italo Ferreira (BRA) has won the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Stop No. 10 of 11 on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), over Joan Duru (FRA) in a Final held in clean three-to-four foot (1 - 1.2 metre) surf at the iconic Supertubos beach break.
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Gabriel Medina Inches Closer to his Second World Title
In just one day, Gabriel Medina will potentially clinch his second World Title. Go behind the scenes of all the action, through the eyes of Mick Fanning.
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The Very Best of Peniche, Portugal, with Gabriel Medina, Matt Wilkinson, Owen Wright and Miguel Blanco
Where to surf in Peniche, what to eat in Portugal, and some of the best moments in Rip Curl Pro Portugal history... all in one spot.
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