The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

You thought the surf forecasting app was enough. It ain't. In this episode, we chat with Tobias Work, creator of Swellify, about why surf forecasting is so hard, and why even the best surf apps can only get you so far. We talk Surfline vs. "Surf Lies," swell height vs. surf height, cams, crowds, local knowledge, and why experienced surfers read forecasts completely differently from beginners.​

In this week's surf news roundup:

🌊 Surfer nearly loses leg after river surfing wipeout
What initially seemed like a minor fall at Boise Whitewater Park turned into a rare medical emergency requiring emergency surgery and a long recovery.
😮‍💨 Eight-time English surfing champion opens up about burnout
Lucy Campbell says years of nonstop competition, travel and pressure eventually left her bedridden and unable to surf for weeks.
🏞️ Munich's famous river wave is back
The iconic Eisbach wave has officially reopened after disappearing during maintenance and following months of controversy and safety concerns.
🎬 Surf-themed animated film to open Cannes Critics' Week
"In Waves", based on AJ Dungo's beloved graphic novel about surfing, love and grief, is heading to Cannes.

Fights. Chases. Wins.

🦭 Surfer chased out of water by sea lion in New Zealand
🥊 Lineup tensions go full fight club at Steamer Lane
🏄‍♀️ Hawaiʻi crowns first-ever high school surfing state champions
💛 Adaptive surfing championships underway in Waikiki
👑 Steph Gilmore wins gold coast pro
🐶 Dog surfing tour draws crowds in Pismo Beach
🏄‍♂️ Longest-running longboard contest returns to Santa Cruz

It's super sharky this week.
🦈 Shark chase, not a sighting
A foil surfer off Santa Barbara was chased by a shark that matched his speed and turns for minutes, turning a casual session into a full-on ocean sprint.

🦈 Sharks now attend competitions
A shark sighting paused the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro in Huntington Beach for 24 hours, proving even surf contests answer to the ocean. No wait, it's back.

🏆 Lakey Peterson is back back
Lakey Peterson won the Margaret River Pro with a last-minute score, jumping into a tie for first on the Championship Tour.

😬 Steph Gilmore…dead last?!
Stephanie Gilmore is currently at the bottom of the rankings after two losses, in a format that leaves little room to ease back in.

🌊 Florida builds its own waves
Florida's first major surf park is underway, promising consistent, customizable waves in a state better known for waiting than riding.

🏛️ Surf history, now on display
A new museum in West Palm Beach is opening with over 100 boards and a century of surf history, spotlighting Florida's surprisingly deep roots in the sport.

🕊️ Aloha spirit, embodied
Paul Strauch has passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape modern surfing and define what people mean by "Aloha spirit."

🎙️ The king, speaking for himself
Duke Kahanamoku appears in a resurfaced 1966 interview, offering a rare, firsthand glimpse into the origins of modern surfing.

In this week's surf news roundup:
🌊 Surfing almost got handed to the ski people
🏄‍♂️ A surfer finds his way back after paralysis
🧠 Surfing as therapy…again (but this time with a stroke)
🍺 Lifeguards, alcohol, and very questionable decisions
🏖️ Newquay gets a surf statue (and people have thoughts)