The SALT BORN Surf Blog

A Practical Guide to Surfboard Tail Shapes
This guide to surfboard tail shapes explains how squash, round, pin, swallow and square tails affect hold, release and the waves you ride with confidence.

A Practical Guide to Surfboard Tail Shapes
This guide to surfboard tail shapes explains how squash, round, pin, swallow and square tails affect hold, release and the waves you ride with confidence.

Coastal Fashion Trends That Earn Their Salt
Coastal fashion trends are moving toward sun-smart layers, worn-in textures and gear that earns its place from the break to the pub with real saltwater.

Coastal Fashion Trends That Earn Their Salt
Coastal fashion trends are moving toward sun-smart layers, worn-in textures and gear that earns its place from the break to the pub with real saltwater.

Reef Boots: The Right Pair for Every Shorebreak
Reef boots protect your feet from sharp coral, hot sand and hidden rock. Learn when to wear them and how to choose a pair that stays put in surf outside.

Beach Routine Essentials for Better Ocean Days
Beach routine essentials for surf days: practical gear, skin protection, food and small habits that keep every ocean session feeling good this summer.

Rip Current Guide for Safer Days in the Surf
This rip current guide helps surfers and swimmers spot rips, stay calm, escape safely and make smarter calls before paddling out at Australian beaches.

A Guide to Surfing Reef Breaks With Confidence
Guide to surfing reef breaks: read tides, choose the right gear, handle take-offs and surf with more confidence, care and respect in the lineup safely.

Surf Apparel That Works From Break to Beach
Surf apparel for Australian days in and around the ocean: what to wear for comfort, sun protection and a coastal life that keeps moving through seasons.

Surfboard Volume Explained for Better Waves
Surfboard volume explained for Australian surfers: learn litres, flotation and the real-world trade-offs that help you choose a board you can ride well.

When to Surf Low Tide at Your Local Break
When to surf low tide depends on your break. Learn how tides shape banks, reefs, wave quality and safety before you paddle out for the right local session.

How to Prevent Surfboard Rash This Summer
Learn how to prevent surfboard rash with the right gear, wax, paddling technique and post-surf care, so every session feels better in the water for longer.

Surf Backpack Review: Built for Beach-to-Boot Days
An honest surf backpack review for Australian beach days: what keeps wet gear contained, protects valuables and earns a place in the boot on coastal days.
Surfboard Wax: Choose, Apply and Keep Grip
Surfboard wax explained: choose the right temperature formula, apply it for lasting grip, remove it cleanly and stay sure-footed in the lineup each surf.

Surf Fitness for Stronger, Longer Sessions
Surf fitness builds the strength, stamina and mobility that keep your paddling sharp, pop-ups quick and sessions fun when the swell turns on at the beach.

What Causes Surfboard Nose Dives? Fix the Pearl
What causes surfboard nose dives? Learn why surfers pearl, how wave shape, board choice and timing play a part, and how to stay on your feet upright!

Longboard Versus Shortboard Surfing: Which Fits?
Longboard versus shortboard surfing comes down to wave type, experience and feel. Learn which board suits your local break and your goals in Australia.

Surfboard Traction Pad Versus Wax: Which Is Best?
Surfboard traction pad versus wax comes down to your board, surf style and local conditions. Learn which grip feels right under your feet in the lineup.

Waterproof Sunscreen Review for Long Surf Days
An honest waterproof sunscreen review for surfers: what water resistance means, how to choose SPF, and how to stay covered through long sessions outside.

How to Surf Crowded Lineups Without the Drama
Learn how to surf crowded lineups with better positioning, clear etiquette and calm decisions that earn more waves while keeping the vibe good for everyone.

How to Catch Unbroken Waves Before They Break
Learn how to catch unbroken waves with sharper positioning, timing and paddle technique, so you can get in early and ride more open faces with more control

Best Surf Shirts Men Actually Want to Wear
Find the best surf shirts men can rely on in Australian sun, from UPF protection and fit to fabrics that stay comfortable from paddle-out to pub daily.

What to Check in a Surf Giveaway Australia
Looking for a surf giveaway Australia can trust? Learn how to spot fair entries, read the fine print and keep the stoke rolling from coast to coast daily.

How to Pack a Surf Backpack for Any Session
Learn how to pack a surf backpack for dawn patrols, road trips and beach days, with dry gear, smart essentials and less sand in your car before you leave.

How to Build Surf Confidence Without Rushing
Learn how to build surf confidence through calm decisions, steady practice and small wins that keep you connected to the ocean and surfing safely with ease.

Premium Surf Apparel Guide for Real Ocean Days
Our premium surf apparel guide helps you choose hard-wearing, comfortable layers made for dawn patrols, long beach days and the coastal life between.

Surf Trip Packing Guide: Pack Less, Surf More
A surf trip packing guide for Australian surfers: what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to travel lighter for more time in the water, without fuss.

How to Rinse Surf Gear After Every Session
Learn how to rinse surf gear after a surf, from wetsuits and boards to leashes and boots, so your ocean kit stays fresh, ready and built to last longer.

Softboard Versus Fibreglass Surfboard Choices
Softboard versus fiberglass surfboard: learn how foam and fibreglass boards feel, paddle and perform, so you can choose the right ride for your break.

How Does Surfskating Transfer to Surfing?
How does surfskating transfer to surfing? See which turns, stance habits and body mechanics carry over, plus what pavement cannot teach you in the lineup.

Surf Bag Essentials Checklist for Every Session
A surf bag essentials checklist for Australian sessions: carry the gear that keeps you warm, protected and ready when the wind turns or swell lifts up.

Choosing a Cotton Surf Poncho for Beach Days
A cotton surf poncho keeps post-session changes warm, private and easy. Learn what fabric weight, fit and care suit long beach days best across summer.

How to Store Surf Gear Without Wrecking It
Learn how to store surf gear so boards, wetsuits, leashes and wax stay dry, protected and ready for every early paddle out on the coast all seasons.

What Is a Surf Poncho? A Surfer’s Essential
What is a surf poncho? Learn why this simple changing essential keeps surfers warm, covered and ready between sessions on Australian beaches year-round.

Ocean Inspired Gift Guide for Coastal Souls
Our ocean inspired gift guide finds useful, salt-ready presents for surfers, beach regulars and coastal souls who would rather be outside all year round.

Independent Surf Brands Australia Worth Knowing
Independent surf brands Australia produces are shaped by real coastlines, practical gear and community – not just beachwear trends or borrowed surf imagery.

Best Surf Hats Australia Surfers Actually Wear
Find the best surf hats Australia has for long sessions, with secure brims, quick-dry fabrics and the right fit for your break, season and strong sun.

How to Improve Popup Technique in the Surf
Learn how to improve popup technique with surf-tested drills for faster, cleaner take-offs, better balance, and more waves in every session on the coast.

15 Best Gifts for Surfers That Earn Their Keep
Find the best gifts for surfers who chase early swells, salty road trips and long beach days, with practical picks they’ll use again and again all season.

Beginner Surf Gear Guide for Your First Sessions
A beginner surf gear guide for AU surfers. Learn what board, wetsuit, leash and extras you actually need for safer, better first sessions.

Sun Protection for Surfers That Actually Works
Sun protection for surfers means more than sunscreen. Learn what works in the water, what lasts, and how to avoid getting cooked mid-session.

How to Wax Surfboard Properly
Learn how to wax surfboard properly with the right basecoat, temp wax and simple technique for more grip, better paddling and cleaner turns.

How to Choose a Wetsuit That Fits Right
Learn how to choose a wetsuit for Australian surf, with clear tips on fit, thickness, seams and conditions so you stay warm and move freely.

Surf Changing Robe Review: Worth It?
A straight-up surf changing robe review for Aussie surfers – warmth, fit, drying power and whether this beach essential is worth the space.

Surfskate Training for Better Surfing
Surfskate training helps build flow, timing and rail awareness on land. Learn how to use it well without picking up habits that hurt your surfing.

Why Australian Surf Culture Runs Deep
Australian surf culture is more than beach days and boards. Here’s how history, localism, style and everyday coastal life shaped it.

Coastal Living Australia, the Real Way
Coastal living Australia is more than a postcode. It’s early surfs, salt on the skin, simple routines, and gear built for life by the sea.

Best Gear for Beach Days That Earns Its Spot
Find the best gear for beach days with practical picks that handle surf, sun, sand and salt without cluttering your coastal routine.

How to Choose a Surfboard Leash Properly
Learn how to choose a surfboard leash with the right length, thickness and cuff so your gear suits your board, waves and surf style.

How to Paddle on a Surfboard Properly
Learn how to paddle on a surfboard with better speed, balance and less fatigue. Simple surf tips to help you get out back and catch more waves.

Surf Etiquette for Beginners That Actually Matters
Learn surf etiquette for beginners with simple lineup rules, safety tips, and local respect so you can paddle out with more confidence.

How to Start Surfing Without Stuffing It
Learn how to start surfing with the right board, safe beach habits, and beginner tips that make your first sessions more fun and less chaotic.

Surf Gear Australia Surfers Actually Use
Surf gear Australia surfers actually use – practical picks for beach days, road trips, and everyday sessions on our wild coastline.

Coastal Lifestyle Clothing Australia Guide
A grounded guide to coastal lifestyle clothing Australia loves – practical, relaxed pieces built for beach days, salt air and everyday wear.

Ocean Inspired Surf Gear That Earns Its Place
Ocean inspired surf gear should do more than look coastal. Here’s what makes it useful, durable, and true to life by the sea daily.

10 Best Surf Gear Essentials That Matter
Find the best surf gear essentials for comfort, safety and better sessions – from boards and leashes to wax, wetsuits and post-surf basics.

What to Bring Surfing Every Session
Not sure what to bring surfing? This practical guide covers the gear, extras, and small essentials that make every session smoother and safer.

How to Read Surf Conditions Properly
Learn how to read surf conditions with simple cues on swell, wind, tide and banks so you can choose better waves and surf with more confidence.

10 Surf Tips for Beginners That Actually Help
10 surf tips for beginners that build confidence fast – from reading the break to standing up cleanly and staying safe in the surf.