If you're heading out to the coast for a surf or if you're going on a specific surfing holiday, you're going to want to know how to read the surf report. 

If you're unfamiliar with the surf report, it's basically the weather forecast for the waves. How big the swells are going to be and which direction they're heading, what time the tides will be changing, what the wind speeds will be like and much more. 

You're going to get a pretty clear of surf conditions for the day when you check out the surf report. 

Knowing how to read the surf report is beneficial for two main purposes, fun and safety - you'll know when to avoid the sea because it's too rough or the waves are no good and you'll know where and when you're going to catch the best waves.

Foam surfboards are a great type of surfboard for getting people into surfing. They're an ideal beginner surfboard for adults and children alike, being easy to use, fun to learn on and well performing too. 

Buying a foam surfboard doesn't mean that you're buying a board that you'll only be able to use for a few times then have to upgrade. 

As foam board technology has improved over the last few years, foam surfboards have developed and are now also suited to intermediate surfers.

Don't get us wrong, if you're looking to up your surf skill levels and take your surfing more seriously, you'll probably be looking for an upgrade on a soft board at some point in the future, but if you're looking for a cheap, fun board to keep you entertained until you feel a hard board is right for you, a foam surfboard is ideal.

Here we're going to show you some of the best foam surfboards to buy online. We'll tell you what makes them a good purchase, talk you through the features and also explain some of the key aspects of foam surfboards. 

When it comes to buying women's wetsuits there are three main factors that most of us think of: fit, warmth and price.

This is where we hope we can help you out. This post is going to recommend some of the best women's wetsuits to buy online that we believe tick those three boxes. 

We'll show the best full length and women's shorty wetsuit options that are affordable but don't hold back on quality, keeping you warm and comfortable while surfing or bodyboarding.

As we go through we'll explain what all the keywords mean so you know exactly what it is you're looking for. 

As mentioned, we'll give you the best recommendations of full length and short wetsuits, but also explain the key differences and benefits of buying one or the other - you might end up wanting both! 

When it comes to buying a new product, most of us are the same: we want the best product for the lowest price. It's only natural to look to save some money where we can. 

This leads to the age-old worry of 'buy cheap, buy twice', which is inconvenient at best, expensive at worst. 

The same goes for men's wetsuits (and women's we suppose), especially if you're new to surfing and you don't want to buy an expensive suit for your first suit. It's a safe assumption that you're going to be looking for a wetsuit that isn't expensive, but one that will last you a fair few years and many trips to the beach. 

Well, we're hoping that we can help you out here. This post is all about men's wetsuits, more specifically, good quality men's wetsuits that you can buy online that are affordable and will do a good job for years to come.

We're going to recommend the best full length and shorty wetsuits for men, talking you through the benefits of having one or the other, and explaining the key wetsuit terms you'll read when you go to buy a wetsuit online, so you know exactly what you're buying. 

Once again we're going to you show some of the best watersports gear that you can buy online for an affordable price without sacrificing on quality.

This time we turn our attention to wetsuit boots. 

Wetsuit boots are often called a variety of names, the most common being wetsuit shoes, wetsuits booties or sometimes even surf shoes. So don't worry if you've heard them called something else before, and forgive us if we use a few of those throughout this guide.

If you've ever walked across a pebbly beach without anything on your feet, or you've headed into the sea to find out the sand from the beach quickly turns into sharp stones, you have probably thought to yourself 'I should buy some of those waterproof shoes for next time'. 

You're not the only one. And that's why we're here: to help make that painful under-foot beach experience a thing of the past.

We're going to show you some of the best wetsuit boots to buy online and hopefully help you understand the differences between the different types. 

So you're thinking about buying your kids wetsuits for a surf trip or maybe a holiday by the sea. 

You've come to the right place. Here, we're going to show you our top picks for the best children's wetsuits to buy online. 

If you're completely new to surfing, bodyboarding or you've never bought a wetsuit before and you're not sure what you're supposed to be looking for, don't worry, we're also going to explain everything you need to know.

We'll give you a rundown of what all the key terms  mean when you're buying wetsuits for children, so you'll know exactly what you're buying.

Our picks will include high-performing wetsuits that are available for a reasonable price. We'll tell you why they're good, how existing buyers have rated them and much more. 

Let's get into it.

Now that the temperature's warming up and the sun is making its presence felt, we turn our attention from the slopes to the sea. 

Surfing is one of the most popular water sports in the world, allowing you to enjoy the sea, sun, sights and sound of the beach while having a great time on your board. 

In this post we're going to look at the best beginner surfboards for adults to equip you for a summer on the waves. We'll also talk you through some of the basics of buying a surfboard and what to look out for when you're buying online.