The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

Zuz Wilson

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Sunday Surf Poem: Surfer Lou
18/1/2026 | 2 mins.
This week's Sunday Surf Poem is "Surfer Lou" by Jody Weissler, a sweet, very rhymy poem about pride, persistence, and one last wave.
Skeleton Bay and the art of not going there
17/1/2026 | 3 mins.
Skeleton Bay is one of the world's most famous left-hand waves—and one of the hardest to actually surf. In this episode, we look at where it is, why it rarely works, how it was "discovered" via Google Earth, and why scoring it requires equal parts luck, skill, and patience.
Hey Zuz, I'm confused: My surf coach shouted at me, now what?
16/1/2026 | 4 mins.
In this episode, we talk about yelling in the water, the difference between safety communication and angry coaching, and why being shouted at can completely kill confidence—especially for adult learners. We also get into boundaries, positional power, and when it's time to walk away and find a new coach.
Surf news: Surfer saved in Ireland. Surfer saved in Puerto Rico. Surfer saved from a shark. Surfers saved from the ocean
15/1/2026 | 5 mins.
In this episode, we round up the week's surf news—three very different rescues, from Puerto Rico to Ireland to Northern California, and one story about surfers being "saved" without ever entering the ocean. From real-life emergencies to wave pools in the desert, it's a look at safety, risk, and what surfing is starting to look like in very different places.
Still surfing at 75–how we surf past our "best before" date
14/1/2026 | 4 mins.
Meet Bonnie. She's 75, lives in Oakland, and caught her first wave at 65—on a solo trip to Costa Rica. In this episode, Bonnie shares how she finally gave herself permission to try surfing, what it felt like to start late, and why she's still paddling out a decade later.

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About The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

The Wipeout Weekly is the one and only daily surf podcast for beginner surfers, wannabe surfers and seasoned wipeout enthusiasts. Powered by Girls Who Can't Surf Good, but boys can listen to. To pee or not to pee in a wetsuit? Where can I find a beginner surf break? Should I wax my foamie? What on earth is the Olo? We answer all your questions in short, easily digestible (no heartburn!) episodes. And once a week, we chat to a guest or two. We cover stories about getting started surfing, surf etiquette, reading surf conditions, beginner surf spots, must-know surf facts and lingo, first-hand recommendations, and more. You can find us at: https://thewipeoutweekly.com and we even have a free weekly newsletter!

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