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Everything You Need To Know About How Swells Work

What follows is a by-no-means-comprehensive guide to swells and surf forecasting to help you make some sense out of all those charts and numbers. If you’re new to surfing, absorbing...

Crafting Connections Underwater: Tae and Tyler

Those unfamiliar with “ocean cultures” are surprised to hear that surf and dive rarely overlap. It's felt taboo (even divisive at times) to explore diving as a surf brand, but...

It's Official: Stab Magazine Names 7TILL8 #1 in World's Best Wetsuit Test

The illustrious Stab Magazine recently released their "World's Best Wetsuit" test* and ranked nine different wetsuit companies in areas of comfort and warmth. We're beyond stoked to say that we...

A Quick Guide to Wetsuit Entry Systems

With a 7TILL8 Custom Wetsuit, you can choose your preferred entry style to give you the best performance in your session. We’re going to give you a quick overview of all...

Escape to a dreamy dive in the Channel Islands.

The Channel Islands, off the Southern California coast, are a destination for marine life and unique diving opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced diver or trying something new, diving...

Winter Inspirations

The holidays are approaching, and we’re gearing up for all the excitement headed our way. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the perfect time to enjoy new...

Mentally, We're Still There

Dispatching from Hawaii, Max Kushner (@maxconservation) recently sent us this epic video of a recent manta ray dive. It is totally awe-inspiring. For those used to surfing above the surface,...

Inner Monologues

We hope you’re living well these days, that you’re spending more of your hours with the sun on your face and salt sticking to your hair. For those who’ve forgotten that...

Anatomy of a Bottom Turn

“I always paddle out with two goals, no matter the conditions. And the main recurring one for me is a good bottom turn: one where you put your hand on...

Matt Pagan Shows Us His Game Plan

For those in the South Bay, you’ve likely noticed Matt Pagan in the lineup. He is a well-known Los Angeles surfer who surfs with precision and confidence - when Matt’s...

Waves of Appreciation: Surf Brands We Love - Week 4 - Album Surf

The surf industry is defined by its flagship product - the surfboard - yet it’s the most challenging business to navigate, with high costs, slim margins, and complex logistics. We...

Waves of Appreciation: Surf Brands We Love - Un Mar De Colores

Our choice for this week is Un Mar De Colores, as they embody the positive influence of surf culture. Their non-profit vision is not only inspiring, but they also execute...

Waves of Appreciation: Surf Brands We Love - Emocean

COVID-19 unexpectedly diversified the surfing community, with people of color now representing 40% of US surfers - a stark contrast to the dominant media narrative around surfing. Emocean, which launched...

Waves of Appreciation: Surf Brands We Love - The Surfer's Journal

We’re stoked to hear that some of you are discovering The Surfers Journal for the first time through this campaign. It’s an iconic publication that has shaped a noble narrative...

Waves of Appreciation: Surf Brands We Love - True Ames

It’s been a few days into our gifting campaign and we realized that this is also an opportunity to share and educate about independent surf brands we love. Learn more...