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
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
On Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Everything you need to know about your new bucket-list surf destination, Oaxaca, Mexico.
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.
On Location: Southern California
Everything you need to know about that iconic coastline just north of the Mexican border...
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.
Top Mexican Surf Towns
The best surf towns in Mexico according to local pro and surf guide, Kalle Carranza.
Most Consistent Surf Spots in the World
A few special locations for surf trips that don’t often experience flat-spells.