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Surf helmets are no longer a piece of equipment for kooks and beginners. Actually, they never were. Here's everything you should know before buying protective headgear for your wave-riding sessions.

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How to choose the right surf helmet
Pick a surf helmet that fits your head, suits the breaks you ride, and has construction and testing you trust. Here's how to make it right.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
"Seawater heals everything," we hear often. What if it actually does the opposite?

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Is it safe to surf with an open wound?
Contrary to popular belief, the seawater does not heal wounds. It could actually be extremely harmful and dangerous. Here are the risks of going in the ocean with a small, fresh cut.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Is there a way to minimize the risk of drowning so that people with epilepsy can enjoy surfing?

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Surfing with epilepsy: weighing risk and reward
Nearly one percent of the world's population lives with epilepsy, which translates into around 150,000 surfers having seizures. Is it safe to ride waves with this condition? What are the pros and cons...
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August 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Surfboards are weapons and can easily knock down surfers. Here's what you should do to help a fellow wave rider.

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A quick guide for rescuing unconscious surfers
Learn what to do if you find a surfer knocked unconscious by a surfboard, a wave, or any other object. Know how to be helpful and potentially save a life.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It's rare to find an urban surf break with consistently clean and safe ocean water. Here's how to keep up to date with high pollution levels in your favorite lineups and waves.

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How to tell if the water at your surf break is clean and safe
Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) is one of the world's independent programs testing the quality of ocean waters. Discover the infection threats and what to do to stay healthy in the surf.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM