Boy's drowning adds to 'most horrific' Easter toll Seven people have died in coastal drownings over the Easter long weekend as beachgoers take advantage of unseasonally warm weather in popular regions. AAP · Apr 21, 2025
‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance? The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025
Castles, causeways and crab sandwiches in Northumberland Six great things to do on England’s north-east coast The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025
New car park and amenities unveiled at Scottish beach named amongst best in the world WORK to install a new car park and public amenities at a beach in the Highlands, which has been listed as one of the best in the world, has been… The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2025
‘Powerful’ waves continue to pummel east coast as Easter beach death toll rises to five Lifesavers advised people to heed warnings and stay away from the coastline The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2025
Australia’s women’s surfers lead local charge before bell tolls on WSL season The Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro begins the World Surf League’s three-stop tour of Australia that will decide which surfers face a dreaded mid-season ‘cut’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025
Woman died after being caught in vortex while diving off Dorset rocks – inquest Emily Sherwin, 20, from Poole, went missing after a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset. Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025
My petty gripe: please don’t wear a suit and tie to the nude beach. You look like a pervert A nude beach is not somewhere to turn up fully clothed and stare at naked people The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025
Aussie Nichols misses perfect end after surf sacrifice Queenslander Isabella Nichols, who missed her sister's wedding while surfing for glory, lost in the final of the Surf City El Salvador Pro event. AAP · Apr 12, 2025
Your favourite bars, beaches, swimming spots and more: readers’ top 10 travel tips on Portugal Portugal’s greenest region, an Algarve food truck and a monastery stay on the Camino de Santiago are among our tipsters’ highlights The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025
Has Fyre really gone out?: Billy McFarland’s festival will be limited to just 250 guests and just 12 hours of music That’s if it even happens at all MusicRadar · Apr 10, 2025
US tourist arrested in seaside town ‘because he didn’t understand UK laws’ Holidaymaker, reportedly from an open-carry US state, had UK weapons laws explained to him by officers The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Plumes of flying sand to save iconic beaches Efforts are under way to revitalise the glitter strip's beaches after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's monster waves eroded the golden sand on the famous coastline. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Sierra and Josh Kerr: father-daughter duo who are the past, present and future of surfing Surfing pioneer Josh will join Sierra in the Challenger series as the former child prodigy competes for a spot in the World Surf League The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025 A new start after 60: I was never a great swimmer – but I took up diving and now somersault into the pool After moving to a new city, Antonia Murphy was captivated by the local diving facilities. Now 68, she can launch herself off a 7.5-metre platform
The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2025 ‘God knows what’s in the water’: Los Angeles surfers in limbo as wildfire toxins linger In a city where surfing is a way of life, the wait to get back in the water has been agonizing. But new research offers a glimmer of hope
The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025 The Scottish spots named among the 'Best Places to Live' in the UK These spots in Scotland have been named in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live guide for 2025.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025 Authorities investigate after thousands of leatherjacket fish wash up on NSW and Queensland beaches Mass fish kill of juvenile leatherjackets along NSW south coast, from Lake Conjola to Narooma, and on Sunshine Coast
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025 ‘I’ve had seals nibble my toes!’ How sunkissed Cornwall became a 422-mile surf paradise Surfing? It’s as Cornish as piracy and pasties. As a thrilling exhibition opens in ‘Britain’s California’, we enter a heady world of coffinboards, hotdogging Aussies – and bans dished out to gangs fighting on the beach
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira Joel Vaughan has maintained the solid start to his debut World Surf League campaign at Supertubos but now faces leader and ex-Olympic champ Italo Ferreira.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025 Strange foam and dead fish wash onto 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick An Australian state has closed two beaches after surfers reported feeling unwell while dead fish and unusual foam washed ashore
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos Molly Picklum could lead the World Surf League after edging Tyler Wright to make the last four in Portugal while Jack Robinson set the mark in the men's event.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025 ‘Spring sings with birdlife and wildflowers’: readers’ favourite UK trips of the season From best in bloom on the Lizard Peninsula to perky puffins in the Hebrides, our tipsters revel in the return of spring
Inverse · Mar 13, 2025 The Trippiest Thriller Of the Year Features Nicolas Cage At His Most Deranged The sun-soaked exploitation film, 'The Surfer,' takes us on a trip through the pitfalls of toxic masculinity.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025 Why these 'beautiful' seaside spots in Scotland are among the best in the UK See why these 'beautiful' seaside spots in Scotland have been named among the best coastal walks in the whole of Britain.