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Steven Sawyer and Alice Lemoigne Get Walk-off Wins at Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic
Sep 30, 2024 04:36 PM EDT
It was a day of firsts on Hudayriat Island. The World Surf League’s inaugural competition in the United Arab Emirates wavepool built in the style of Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch concluded under a warm desert night. It was all good vibes for a 27-year-old who got her second win on the Longboard Tour, ...
French Surfers Defend Home Sandbar, Hold Off Kelly Slater to Win 2024 Quiksilver Festival
Sep 30, 2024 03:12 PM EDT
The team of Joan Duru and Marc Lacomare came up big in Hossegor to keep legends like Kelly Slater and Bobby Martinez at bay.
Challenger Series Stakes Rise as Erin Brooks Exits in Portugal, Bella Kenworthy Marches On
Sep 30, 2024 03:02 PM EDT
It's early days at the EDP Ericeira Pro, but with qualification for the 2025 Championship Tour at stake, every heat counts from here on out.
RIP: Boardshort Icon and Katin Legend Sato Hughes Passes Away
Sep 30, 2024 02:02 PM EDT
The talent behind the sewing machine at Kanvas by Katin for decades, Hughes was an unlikely matriarch in a blossoming surf industry.
A Seismic Shift for the Shortboard Revolution
Sep 30, 2024 12:34 PM EDT
The 1966 World Surfing Championships
Local Tasmanian Lunatics Tackle Wild and Unruly Shipstern Bluff
Sep 30, 2024 12:01 PM EDT
Do these dudes have a death wish?
248,648 Pounds of Trash Diverted From Los Angeles Beaches
Sep 29, 2024 06:26 PM EDT
Results of the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 Pilot Project are in and it's be a resounding success.
Are CT Surfers The Least Hard-Working Athletes In Professional Sport?*
Sep 29, 2024 05:13 PM EDT
*Based on time spent surfing heats.
Gerry Lopez: What Does Meditation Have to Do With Surfing?
Sep 28, 2024 03:11 PM EDT
The importance of mindfulness in the water runs deeper than you may think.
Hurricane Helene Devastates Parts of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
Sep 28, 2024 02:30 PM EDT
Helene unleashed a large swath of fury from the beaches to the mountains
Gallery: 10 Photos From the First Surf Contest in the WSL’s Abu Dhabi Wavepool
Sep 27, 2024 05:01 PM EDT
The average daily temperature in Abu Dhabi from May to September is 98°F. It’s fair to guess that the WSL longboard surfers couldn’t wait to jump in the pool today, and not just for the 500-meter-long wave going left and right. Set amid a backdrop of skyscrapers, a clear desert sunset and ...
North Shore Home Demolished After Collapsing onto Beach
Sep 27, 2024 02:57 PM EDT
Trouble in paradise is real. Erosion along a stretch of beachfront properties between Rocky Point and Sunset Beach has been a serious problem for years. Several homes have already lost their lanai, or deck, overlooking the water, and others facing a real possibility of falling into the sand. ...
First Look: Behind the Cover of Kelly Slater’s New Book
Sep 27, 2024 02:18 PM EDT
Photographer Todd Glaser has spent years chasing the 11-time world champ around the globe, the fruits of his labor will soon be available in an epic new book.
In the Magazine: Justine Dupont on the Collision of Big-Wave Surfing and Motherhood
Sep 27, 2024 12:26 PM EDT
2023 Big Wave Challenge Surfer of the Year Dupont dives into the future of big-wave surfing, advancements in water safety, and what it means to be a new mom.
Indo Wave Wars: Which Spot Won Best in Show During an Epic Season?
Sep 27, 2024 12:08 PM EDT
From Kandui to Desert Point, it's been a dream run in the archipelago.
Florida’s Big Bend Bracing for Impact From Category 4 Hurricane Helene
Sep 26, 2024 07:33 PM EDT
Two days ago, we wrote that Hurricane Helene is the third storm in 13 months to threaten Florida's Big Bend coastline. It's no longer threatening. It's happening. Helene is just a few hours from from making landfall, and the powerful storm is gaining steam with every update. According to the latest ...
California Surfers Sweep WSL Rookie of the Year Honors For First Time Ever
Sep 26, 2024 07:17 PM EDT
WSL officially names San Clemente's Sawyer Lindblad and Crosby Colapinto their 2024 Rookies of the Year.
Sep 26, 2024 07:11 PM EDT
Aside from parking it in the tube, the frontside cutback may be the quickest, most democratic way to identify a well-rounded surfer. Not everyone can huck an air reverse, but anyone can attempt to engage their heelside rail and turn back toward the lip. Some do it better and with heaps more flare ...
2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Men’s Biggest Paddle Nominees
Sep 26, 2024 02:30 PM EDT
Jeff Clark once said, “It's a culmination of your life of surfing when you turn and paddle in at Mavericks.” That’s also true of maxing Dungeons, South Africa’s premiere big wave. Those two venues are where Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Jojo Roper and Alo Slebir paddled into the tallest waves of the year. ...
Kelly Slater's Outerknown Releases First-Ever Shirt Made of Seaweed
Sep 26, 2024 02:26 PM EDT
Cofounder John Moore spills the tea on the two-year journey that took the sustainably-minded brand from kelp forests to creating their signature Blanket Shirt in an innovative new seaweed fabric.
Slater Designs FRK Swallow Put Through the Paces at the Surf Ranch (Video)
Sep 26, 2024 12:06 PM EDT
Dan Mann, Sebastian Williams and Kevin Schulz take to the Surf Ranch to see just what the new FRK Swallow is capable of.
All You Need To Know About The EDP Ericeira Pro
Sep 26, 2024 11:31 AM EDT
As The Penultimate Challenger Series Event Heads To Portugal
Interview: Brett Burcher On Breathing Easy
Sep 26, 2024 02:00 AM EDT
Underground big-wave charger is on a mission to use breath work as a healing process to help with stress, depression, trauma and pain.
Photos: 55 Hurricane Seasons ... And Counting
Sep 25, 2024 06:15 PM EDT
Lauded East Coast surf photographer, Dick "Mez"Meseroll shares images and stories about his love for surfing and the passion of his career.
Palos Verdes Estates Settles Lunada Bay Surf Localism Lawsuit, Ordered to Promote Coastal Access
Sep 25, 2024 04:55 PM EDT
Last week the city of Palos Verdes Estates in Southern California agreed to a court ruling that requires the city to make the historically localized Lunada Bay a more welcoming place for surfers and even punish those who threatened violence. According to the consent decree signed in Los ...
2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Women's Biggest Paddle Nominees
Sep 25, 2024 04:19 PM EDT
Three women, six arms, and three very different waves ridden in the Pacific Ocean. These were some of the biggest walls of water paddled into by a woman for the 2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge. Let’s dive in. There’s a lot of family history in Domi Charrier’s entry. She spent her childhood playing ...
Kelly Slater, Eddie Vedder and the Story Behind a Waimea Bay Moment
Sep 25, 2024 03:12 PM EDT
The year was 2006, Slater had just won his eighth world title and Pearl Jam was playing in Town. What came next was magic.
Surf World Says Good-Bye To Walter Hoffman, the Fabric of Surf Culture
Sep 25, 2024 02:30 PM EDT
Patriarch of a royal surfing family, Hoffman was a big man, in all the right ways
San Clemente's Eden Walla Makes History as Youngest Super Girl Champion Ever
Sep 25, 2024 01:22 PM EDT
At only 15 years old, Walla sets herself for a bright future with a statement-making win in Oceanside.
16-Year-Old Westen Hirst Needs Our Help After a Motorcycle Accident in Bali
Sep 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT
Hirst is currently in stable condition in the ICU in a hospital in Bali.
Sep 24, 2024 11:39 PM EDT
Imagine this is your first session at San Onofre: Donald Takayama on your left and Skip Frye to your right. That’s what happened when a teenaged Josh Hall, had his first session over the popular cobblestones filmed by Thomas Campbell for his log-centric 1999 film, The Seedling. “One of my waves ...
California Lobs Lawsuit at Exxon, Accuses Oil Giant of Lying About Plastic Recycling
Sep 24, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay and other ocean-related organizations support the Golden State's legal efforts to hold ExxonMoible accountable.
Watch: The Inside Scoop on All-Time Mundaka With Kelly Slater, Andy Irons and the 2006 CT
Sep 24, 2024 05:51 PM EDT
Last Saturday, September 22, marked 18 years since more than a handful of the 2006 ASP Championship Tour paddled out into what is still considered the greatest Mundaka show ever caught on film. That year the tour suited up heavy hitters like Andy Irons, Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, Joel ...
Florida Legend “Gnarly” Charley Hajek Bitten by Shark While Surfing in New Smyrna Beach
Sep 24, 2024 05:44 PM EDT
Another day, another victim at the shark bite capital of the world.
Coco, Mason Ho Trade Tubes with Nathan Hedge and Harry Bryant in Uluwatu Dream Session (Video)
Sep 24, 2024 05:40 PM EDT
The Ho’s, Harry and Hedge put on a show at Bali's crown jewel.
Hurricane Helene Takes Aim at Florida’s Big Bend
Sep 24, 2024 05:29 PM EDT
Helene is the third storm in thirteen months to threaten the same coastline on Florida's Gulf.
Gerry Lopez: Choose Your Lifestyle Wisely
Sep 22, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
"Life’s pretty precious, man."
Shop Limited Edition 2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Hats and Shirts
Sep 22, 2024 07:00 AM EDT
Shop the exclusive collection celebrating Jaws, Mavericks, Nazaré and Teahupo'o.
2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Women’s Biggest Wave Nominees
Sep 21, 2024 01:54 PM EDT
After waving goodbye to the jetski, Joana Andrade, Michelle des Bouillons and Laura Crane all went left at Nazaré last winter, and all have a shot to win the 2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Women’s Biggest Wave award. All rode similar-sized peaks to the channel, and it’s difficult to say with ...
The Inspiration of Bethany Hamilton’s Beautifully Flawed Foundation
Sep 21, 2024 09:00 AM EDT
Through surfing, Hamilton’s non-profit inspires and provides hope to men and women with limb differences.
Ryan Burch Releases New Twin and Asym Fins (Video)
Sep 20, 2024 04:18 PM EDT
Ryan Burch has come a long way since he and Cyrus Sutton purposely slashed their budgets and roughed around North County San Diego in the 2010 film Stoked and Broke. More than a decade later Burch’s unique handshapes, with an emphasis on pickleforks and asymetricals, are some of the most ...
Kai and Ridge Lenny Trade Dream Double-Ups at Pumping HTs (Video)
Sep 20, 2024 03:30 PM EDT
Two bros, one perfect slab in the middle of Indonesia.
Sage Advice and Mind-Melting Tubes With Desert Point Local Usman Trioko
Sep 20, 2024 02:06 PM EDT
"Desert Point is all love. It’s not like anywhere else in Bali where you can argue and fight. If you come to Deserts respect each other."
Kelly Slater Adds a Swallow Tail to His Quiver
Sep 20, 2024 12:58 PM EDT
Slater Designs releases new FRK Swallow model.
In the Magazine: Deconstructing the Big-Wave Journey With Laura Enever
Sep 20, 2024 12:33 PM EDT
The newly married world-record holder spills the tea with SURFER correspondent Ben Mondy.
13-Year-Old Tya Zebrowski Takes Rip Curl Pro Anglet For Third QS Win in a Row
Sep 20, 2024 11:53 AM EDT
The women's youth movement continues as Europe enters the chat.
Anglet Deserves a Michelin Star for Surf as Well as Eats
Sep 20, 2024 11:31 AM EDT
This WSL European Qualifying Series stop is a great locale for waves and cuisine.
Behind the Scenes With Creative Geniuses Mason Ho and Rory Pringle
Sep 19, 2024 06:48 PM EDT
From an Indonesian villa at Uluwatu, in this installment of "Meet The Vloggers" Mase and Rory reflects on “how the magic is made."
2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Men’s Biggest Wave Nominees
Sep 19, 2024 03:00 PM EDT
Lucas Chianca and Steve Roberson send it at Jaws and Nazaré.
Which Championship Tour Surfer Had the Best 10-Point Ride in 2024?
Sep 19, 2024 02:41 PM EDT
Which Championship Tour Surfer Had the Best 10-Point Ride in 2024?
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