The Locals of Playa Colorados

As the winds blow offshore at Playa Colorados, as it does some 330 days a year, the waves march in from the depths and begin to take shape along the sandbars. Their tops feather and spray off as their bodies continue their growth until they reach that spot that makes

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Into the Jungle with Mayköl Espinoza

For the past 3 years, Thermal has partnered with Mayköl Espinoza as our go-to guide for the Osa Peninsula, in Costa Rica. For those who don’t know, the Osa is home to the 2nd highest biodiversity index in the world, after the Amazon Rainforest. It is also home to

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On Location: Oaxaca, Mexico

Everything you need to know about your new bucket-list surf destination, Oaxaca, Mexico.

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On Location: Portugal

Perhaps THE most wave-rich country in all of Europe—while also the most affordable one as far as living costs go—Portugal has become an undeniably amazing destination for world-class surf.

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On Location: Southern California

Everything you need to know about that iconic coastline just north of the Mexican border...

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The Ultimate Surf Guide to Bali

Pack your board bags and buy that plane ticket, a Balinese paradise is waiting. Here's everything you need to know before you go, from the waves to the food and beyond.

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puerto escondido, mex

Top Mexican Surf Towns

The best surf towns in Mexico according to local pro and surf guide, Kalle Carranza.

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Indonesia, one of the most consistent surf spots in the world

Most Consistent Surf Spots in the World

A few special locations for surf trips that don’t often experience flat-spells.

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