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Surf IQ
Just a bunch of articles about Lombok, surfing, collabs and lifestyle, which we hope you’ll find useful.
Keep an eye on this section for new stuff.
Surf IQ: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Surf Conditions
Learn to read surf conditions with Xanadu’s beginner guide. Decode swell, wind and tides to catch better waves. Boost your surf IQ now.
Surfing, Yoga and the Art of Letting Go with Dani Rueb
Danielle Rueb leads the yoga retreat and immersion weeks here at Xanadu. She’s practiced all over...
Learning to Surf at 50 and Beyond: Is It Possible?
Think you’re too old to surf? Think again. Discover why 50+ is the perfect time to start surfing, with tips on boards, breaks and building confidence in the lineup.
Surf IQ: 7 Myths and Misconceptions Around Surfboard Dimensions
Ever wondered what those tiny numbers are on the bottom or deck of a surfboard? Maybe you’ve seen...
How to Cultivate Confidence in the lineup with Danni Unway: Part 2
Explore practical tools, mindset shifts and emotional strategies to build surf confidence & reconnect with the joy of surfing. Read Part 2 today!
How to Cultivate Confidence in the lineup with Danni Unway: Part 1
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The DO’s and DON’TS of Surfing Your First Reef Break
Surfing a Reef Break for the First Time? Here Are the Do’s and Don’ts Planning a surf trip to...
How Long Does It Take To Get Good at Surfing?
One of our most common poolside topics at the Xanadu locations is how long it takes to get good at...
Yoga vs Mobility: Which One Is Better for Surfers?
Let's be clear. Both yoga and mobility exercises are going to make surfing easier for you....
Meet Dr. Soph / Mental health expert, bestselling author and budding surfer
Meet Dr Soph, clinical psychologist, bestselling author and mental health expert at Headspace. We...
What Level of Fitness Is Required to Learn Surfing?
Nervous that your learn-to-surf experience will be cut short due to your fitness level? Worried...
