Today, surf wax comes in all kinds of formulas, temperature being the foremost factor. There is a wax for just about every ...

Those braving the waves may not realise they could be putting themselves at risk of hearing loss – from a condition known as surfer’s ear.

The cause appears to lie in repeated exposure to cold water and high winds – which most surfers encounter while riding a wave ...

Surfer’s ear appears to be a long-term complication, and is more likely to develop from regular exposure, not just an ...

Martin Aaron, producer of BBC Surfing Wales website, gives us his advice.