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Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Set For Strong June Showcase
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Set For Strong June Showcase
The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro is shaping up to be one of the standout surfing events of the South African winter, with strong sponsor support, an increasingly competitive... Read more...
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Adds New Prizes And Partner Activations
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Adds New Prizes And Partner Activations
Premium surfboards from Bilt International, a four-night stay from The Royal St Andrews Hotel, prizes from Bliz Eyewear, support from Harcourts, and an official opening function at The Pottery add... Read more...
International Contingent Builds Momentum Ahead Of Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro
International Contingent Builds Momentum Ahead Of Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro
Victoria Bay - The 2026 Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro is shaping into one of the strongest early-season World Surf League events in recent years, with an impressive international... Read more...
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Attracts Strong Partner Support Ahead Of June Event – Entries Close Tomorrow 26 May
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Attracts Strong Partner Support Ahead Of June Event – Entries Close Tomorrow 26 May
The 2026 Rip Curl Vic Bay Pro is already building strong momentum ahead of its return to Victoria Bay in June, with growing interest from surfers, sponsors, and the broader... Read more...
Lukas Skinner Inks New Three-Year Deal with Rip Curl
Lukas Skinner Inks New Three-Year Deal with Rip Curl
The 18-year-old British young gun will continue living The Search for a further three years.   Lukas Skinner officially locked in his new three-year deal while visiting Rip Curl HQ... Read more...
The Ultimate Wetsuit Thickness Guide
The Ultimate Wetsuit Thickness Guide
How to Choose the Right Wetsuit for Surfing in Different Temperatures When surfing in cold water, having the right wetsuit can make a big difference in your comfort and performance.... Read more...
Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo Win 2026 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo Win 2026 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Hawaii’s Gabriela Bryan and Brazil’s Miguel Pupo have claimed victory at the 2026 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy, delivering standout performances in pumping conditions at Winkipop.  Bryan... Read more...
Highlights: Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup - Finals Day
Highlights: Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup - Finals Day
The World Surf League Qualifying Series is the proving ground for the next generation of elite surfers, featuring events held at iconic waves around the globe. Read more...
Wetsuit Size Chart & Fit Guide: How to Find Your Perfect Wetsuit Size
Wetsuit Size Chart & Fit Guide: How to Find Your Perfect Wetsuit Size
Grab the wrong size and you'll know it on the first duck dive — cold water flushing in at the neck before you've even cleared the break. We've been building... Read more...
Rip Curl To Introduce Ocena Rubber Across Wetsuit Range
Rip Curl To Introduce Ocena Rubber Across Wetsuit Range
Rip Curl is proud to announce the integration of OCENA® Rubber, a bio-based neoprene alternative developed by leading sportswear manufacturer SHEICO Group, to its wetsuit range. Starting July 2025, two... Read more...
Wetsuit Care: How to Clean, When to Replace, and More - Rip Curl
Wetsuit Care: How to Clean, When to Replace, and More
Proper care can extend your wetsuits lifespan, giving you many years of surfing in comfort and style. See how to clean and store your wetsuit, when to replace it, and... Read more...
How Do Wetsuits Work: Beginner’s Guide - Rip Curl
How Do Wetsuits Work: Beginner’s Guide
  Mason and Gearoid on a blustery Irish knoll, Flashbomb 5/4s at the ready. Rip Curl wetsuits have been a pivotal part of surfing’s evolution over the past 50-odd years,... Read more...