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“Being a Woman Isn't Tied to a Country, It's Something Universal" (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Vaimiti Teiefitu talks about her new short film "Malla Moda."
Future Forward: The Renewable-Powered Island Rebuilding Its Seabed (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Centuries of boulder dredging stripped much of Denmark's seabed of vital habitat. Now, artificial reefs are helping bring it back to life.
A Condensed History of the Surfing Webcam (opens Surfer in a new tab)
From coffee pots to shark attacks, for 30 years, the now-ubiquitous surf cam has been transforming the sport and community of wave-riding.
Quik Fest Draws 55,000 to France for 9 Days of Surf, Skate, and Music (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Hughie Vaughan and Kash Brown won the 2026 Quiksilver Festival as surf, skate, music, and art get their day in the European sun.
Ben Gravy Hunts 30-Foot Nor’easter Seas as New Jersey Pumps (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Ben Gravy scores New Jersey, as the National Weather Service says individual offshore waves may have approached 30 feet during the powerful storm.
Jet Ski Hoons Capsize Family Boat and Hurl Kids Into River on Australia’s Gold Coast (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Shocking footage shows riders repeatedly spraying a tinnie before it overturns with children aboard.
Pirates, Near Disasters, and Perfect Waves (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Miguel Blanco shares the adventure of chasing slabs and dealing with pirates in the first episode of "Swell Diaries".
Bamb’amaza: A Story of Surfing, Community and the Ocean (opens Zigzag in a new tab)
Bamb’amaza – Lessons from the Water is the latest film from Patagonia, following 12-year-old Othandwayo as she discovers surfing, the ocean and a sense of belonging in the water. Growing up in Imizamo Yethu, overlooking…
Fistral Pumps (opens Carve in a new tab)
Autumn swells finally arrived In Cornwall, hit the play for high tide punts and pits.
Surfing World Record Attempt Comes To Newquay (opens Wavelength in a new tab)
Put the date in your diary.
Lessons with Ichabod by Bernie Shelly – 21. How to be Cool. (opens Zigzag in a new tab)
In this weekly column series, Bernie Shelly explores the strange, funny rituals of everyday surf life — from awkward line-up conversations and endless paddle-outs to bruised egos and near-collisions in the surf. At the…
DEFECT: In Conversation | StabMic Ep. 33 (opens Stab in a new tab)
Dane Reynolds, Hunter Martinez, and Jake Kelley watch DEFECT and offer up its secrets.
Kayaker Hospitalized After Shocking Shark Attack Off Paradise Cove in Malibu (opens Surfer in a new tab)
A Malibu kayaker hooked what officials believe was a mako shark, only to be bitten aboard his kayak and again after falling into the water.
Malibu Van Crash Traps Dog in Surf Before Dramatic Coastal Rescue (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Dramatic footage shows crews pulling a dog from a wrecked vehicle sitting in the shorebreak north of Malibu.
Some People You’ve Never Heard Of Are About To Make The CT (opens Stab in a new tab)
A Challenger Series rankings summary after the penultimate event of the season.
Watch: An XL Cloudbreak Swell Bender (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Tim Bonython captures four days of Fiji freight trains featuring some of the world's best big wave surfers.
Watch: Dolphins Absolutely Launch 10-Feet into the Air Off Orange County (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Spectacular footage from an Orange County whale-watching trip captures dolphins putting on an astonishing aerial display.
900-Mile California Swim Quest Meets Great White Shark (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Catherine Breed is attempting an unprecedented swim from Oregon to Mexico — and The Malibu Artist joined her for one wild day.
Kelly Slater Juggles Diapers and 20-Foot Teahupo’o in Wild Tahiti Return (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
At 54 years old, Slater charged 20-foot Teahupo’o—but his first trip there with his young family meant even more.
Distance Divided by Time = September’s COTM (opens Stab in a new tab)
Psychology, bowling balls, and 6000-year-old alien sorcery.
Taiwan Coast Guard Hammers Chinese Fishing Boat with Water Cannon (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Video shows a powerful stream hammering the vessel’s wheelhouse during a confrontation near the Dongsha Islands.
First Big Wave Terrifying You? 9 Rules To Survive Your Step‑Up (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Thinking about paddling into your first real big wave? From boards and breathwork to fear and wipeouts, here’s how to stack the odds in your favor.
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