Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Inertia The Voice of Surf and Outdoors ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.theinertia.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Riyue Bay Surf Resort Made One of the Best Air Sections in a Wave Pool](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/riyue-bay-surf-resort-china-wave-pool-air-section/) - Riyue Bay Surf Resort just released footage of what they've created, and it looks good. Especially the air section, which was destroyed by Ryji Masuda. - [Gucci Launches Technical Ski Gear With New 'Altitude' Line](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/gucci-launches-technical-ski-gear-with-new-altitude-line/) - Details of the line from Gucci are scarce, but brand messaging clearly focuses on the idea that this is the first venture into functional, performance ski gear. - [J-Bay Was Absolutely Insane on September 16th](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/j-bay-surfing-september-16th-south-africa/) - The wave at J-Bay is one of the best waves on the planet. It picks up a lot of swell, and on September 16, things were wild, woolly, and extraordinarily fun. - [Vaquita Calf Spotted In Huge Win For One of the Most Endangered Species on Earth](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/vaquita-calf-spotted-in-huge-win-for-one-of-the-most-endangered-species-on-earth/) - The vaquita is the world's most endangered cetacean. There are just a handful left on Earth. But recently, observers spotted at least one or two new calves. - [Mason Ho Celebrates Halloween by Surfing in a Joker Mask](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mason-ho-celebrates-halloween/) - It's Halloween, so Mason Ho took to the waves in a Joker mask to celebrate the season. One of the best parts of the holiday is seeing everyone's costumes. - [Jaleesa Vincent Signed With Team Volcom](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jaleesa-vincent-volcom/) - Jaleesa Vincent has a truly unique voice in the world of surfing. And now it's going to be joining the roster of Costa Mesa-based lifestyle brand Volcom. - [Tofino Enacts Wolf Warning After Two Terrifying Beach Encounters](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tofino-wolf-warning/) - Residents of Tofino, that beautiful little surf town on Vancouver Island, have an issue: wolves. They're being warned to keep dogs at home and children close.. - [Witness Jaleesa Vincent Stylishly Ripping In This 2-Minute Edit](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/witness-jaleesa-vincent-stylishly-ripping-in-this-2-minute-edit/) - In a new edit, Jaleesa Vincent stylishly slashes through wave after wave, to a dreamy electro-pop soundtrack. - [Missing 'Zombie Worm' Could be Bad Omen for Ocean Ecosystem](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/zombie-worm-endangered-bone-eating/) - According to research published last year, the disappearance of the bone-eating, deep-sea zombie worm could be the result of low oxygen due to ocean warming. - [Trump Adminstration Opens Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for Drilling](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/trump-adminstration-alaska-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-drilling/) - Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been approved as the site of more oil and gas drilling by the Trump administration. Environmental groups are mad. - [Torren Martyn Makes a Very Compelling Case for Riding an 8-Foot Channel Bottom Twin Fin](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/torren-martyn-makes-a-very-compelling-case-for-riding-an-8-foot-channel-bottom-twin-fin/) - Torren Martyn found an old friend under a house, dusted it off, took it out, then snapped it. Luckily, he had another similar surfboard ready to go. - [These Are the Top 5 GoPro Moments From Kai and Ridge Lenny](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/top-5-gopro-moments-kai-lenny-ridge-lenny/) - Kai Lenny surfs a lot. So does Ridge Lenny. Over the years, they've racked up an incredible amount of absolutely mind-blowing GoPro footage. - [Ian Battrick Gives His Side of the Story After Thurso Contest Invaded by Angry Freesurfers](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/thurso-scotland-great-britain-cup-ian-battrick/) - The Great Britain Cup was interrupted by a group of surfers. Now, Ian Battrick, who was involved in the debacle, has publicly apologized for his part in it. - [Three People Convicted for Illegal BASE Jumping in Yosemite](https://www.theinertia.com/news/three-people-convicted-for-illegal-base-jumping-in-yosemite/) - Three people have been convicted following recent news of illegal BASE jumping at Yosemite amid the United States government shutdown. - [Idaho's Tamarack Ski Resort Is Turning Wildfire Destruction Into New Trails](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/tamarack-ski-resort-wildfires-new-trals-idaho/) - According to local KIVI News, more than 200 loads of dead timber will be cleared out of the burn zone near Idaho's Tamarack Ski Resort in the next three weeks. - [Surfboard Lost at Sea Off Tasmania for 17 Months Winds Up in New Zealand](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfboard-lost-at-sea-off-tasmania-for-17-months-winds-up-in-new-zealand/) - A surfboard lost from a boat off Tasmania nearly two years ago will be reunited with its owner in New Zealand, over 1,000 miles away. It spent 17 months adrift. - [A Look at Sheboygan, Wisconsin's Thriving Surf Scene](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/sheboygan-wisconsin-surf-scene/) - Thanks to Mother Nature, an incredible surf scene popped up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. As part of the Hometown Hype tour, we were able to profile that community. - [Massive Shark Feeding Frenzy Spotted Near Snapper Rocks](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/shark-feeding-frenzy-snapper-rocks-australia/) - At Snapper Rocks this week, we finally found out what it takes to clear out the water at the famously crowded surf break: a shark feeding frenzy in the lineup. - [RV Travel Packing Hacks to Keep You Ready for Anything](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/rv-travel-packing-hacks/) - Adventure more (and avoid gear explosions) with a few RV packing hacks. - [5 More Outer Banks Homes Have Collapsed Into the Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/outer-banks-homes-collapse-into-ocean/) - The last time several houses fell in such a period of time was one month ago on September 30, when five Outer Banks homes collapsed in one 45-minute window. - [Embattled Orange County Surf Park Gets City Approval](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/orange-county-surf-park-approval/) - The Newport Beach City Council voted Tuesday to approve plans for Snug Harbor Surf Park, which has met opposition from local golfers and airport officials. - [Nic von Rupp and Albee Layer Went to Iceland for Waves, and They Definitely Found Them](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nic-von-rupp-and-albee-layer-went-to-iceland-for-waves/) - Nic von Rupp, along with Albee Layer, Heiðar Logi, and Annie Reickert decided to head to Iceland in search of good waves without the crowds. - [Nathan Florence and His Brothers Charged Pipeline During a Wild Swell Bender](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nathan-florence-and-his-brothers-charged-pipeline-during-a-wild-swell-bender/) - Nathan Florence has declared that the North Shore is on a swell bender, and he has the footage to prove it. - [NatGeo Shares First-Look at Jim Morrison's Historic Everest Ski Descent](https://www.theinertia.com/video/natgeo-shares-first-look-at-jim-morrisons-historic-everest-ski-descent/) - The reason for the teaser and the lack of footage the past two weeks, of course, is because the footage release is being saved for a NatGeo documentary. - [More Details About the Wave Pool in China's New Surf-Themed Resort](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/more-details-china-surf-resort/) - American Wave Machines partnered with China Tourism Group to develop a PerfectSwell-powered surf resort in China, and it's opening soon. - [Mason Ho Returns to Indonesia for 'IND HO NESIA 2' Surf Movie](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mason-ho-ind-ho-nesia-2/) - Put Mason Ho on basically any wave and it's gonna be good, but get him to Indonesia and it's something special. - [John Peck, Legendary Pipeline Surfer, Has Died at 81](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/john-peck-pipeline-surfer-dead/) - John Peck, who is generally thought to be the first regular-footer to ride the barrel at Pipe and the inventor of the pig dog, has died. He was 81 years old. - [Joel Tudor Calls Out WSL and Longboarders for Soft Wave Pool Settings](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/joel-tudor-calls-out-wsl-and-longboarders-for-soft-wave-pool-settings/) - In a recent Instagram post, Joel Tudor, the outspoken world longboard champ took aim at the WSL and longboarders in general. - [Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Jamaica as One of the Most Powerful Hurricanes Ever Recorded](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-landfall/) - Hurricane Melissa is gathering strength as it barrels towards Jamaica. It is being called "among the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in Atlantic." - [Humpback Dolphins in Western Australia are Wearing Sea Sponges as Hats to Impress the Ladies](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/humpback-dolphins-western-australia-wearing-sea-sponges/) - Male humpback dolphins off Western Australia's northern coast were recently spotted cruising around with sea sponges delicately balanced on their heads. - [A Simple Wetsuit Cleaning Guide That Every Surfer Needs](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/how-to-clean-wetsuit/) - Wetsuits stink. It's a universal truth that all surfers know is factually correct. But you can do something about it. Learn to properly care for your wetsuits. - [HOMETOWN HYPE: The Rhode Island Surf Community Is the 'Salt of The Earth'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hometown-hype-rhode-island-surf-community/) - In the latest film from Hometown Hype, TJ Thran explores what makes the surfing scene of South County, Rhode Island special. - [Hiker Killed After Slipping and Falling Down Mt. Whitney's 99 Switchbacks](https://www.theinertia.com/news/hiker-killed-mt-whitney-99-switchbacks/) - Severe weather complicated a multi-day effort to recover the body of a hiker who fell to his death along Mt. Whitney's treacherous 99 Switchbacks. - [Freesurfers Invaded a UK Surf Competition, Forcing Organizers to Call Police](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/freesurfers-invaded-uk-surf-competition/) - The Great Britain Cup has been postponed after several freesurfers invaded the lineup at Thurso in Scotland on Sunday. - [Family Stranded on Martha’s Vineyard Island After Fleeing Burning Boat](https://www.theinertia.com/news/family-stranded-on-marthas-vineyard-island/) - A weekend boat trip turned into a harrowing ordeal for a Massachusetts family, when they were forced to abandon ship and take shelter on a nearby island. - [Elk Hunter Who Fought Off Sow Grizzly Dies From Complications](https://www.theinertia.com/news/elk-hunter-fought-sow-grizzly-dies/) - On October 2, an elk hunter just outside of Cranbrook, British Columbia was attacked by a sow grizzly. He succumbed to his injuries on October 25th. - [Darian Cheffers on Surfing Cow Bombie and the Joy of the Truffle Hunt](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/darian-cheffers-on-surfing-cow-bombie-and-the-joy-of-the-truffle-hunt/) - Darian Cheffers loves surfing big waves like Cow Bombie. But he's got a side gig: hunting for truffles on one of the world's largest truffle farms. - [Colorado Records First Skier-Triggered Avalanche of Season](https://www.theinertia.com/news/colorado-records-first-skier-triggered-avalanche-of-season/) - The avalanche occurred following an overnight storm that brought close to 10 inches of snow to the Colorado Treasury Mountain area on Friday. - [Driver Dies After Car Plunges Off Santa Cruz Wharf](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/car-plunges-off-santa-cruz-wharf/) - A car drove through the railings of the Santa Cruz Wharf in California on Sunday morning and plunged into the ocean. The driver was pronounced dead. - [The Best Paddle Board Brands That We've Tested](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-sup-paddle-board-brands/) - We've done a lot of paddle board testing here at The Inertia, and through it all, these are the brands who make our favorite gear for SUP. - [Editor's Picks: The Best Snowboarding Gear For The 2025/2026 Season](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-snowboarding-gear-editors-picks/) - Check out the best snowboarding gear from one of our gear editors! These are his top picks for boards and other gear heading into the 2025/2026 season. - [Ben Gravy Somehow Managed to Ride a Wave in Connecticut](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-connecticut/) - Ben Gravy can find a wave anywhere, and his ongoing quest to prove that took him to the shores of Connecticut, of all places. - [Bear Attacks in Japan Are So Frequent That the Military Has Stepped In](https://www.theinertia.com/news/bear-attacks-japan-record-highs/) - Fatal bear attacks in Japan have reached a record high this year, according to the Japanese Environment Ministry. Eleven people have died and over 100 attacked. - [Austrian Surfs Wave for Eight Hours Straight, Smashing Guinness World Record](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/austrian-surfs-wave-for-eight-hours/) - Austrian surfer Maximilian Neuböck surfed an over eight-hour wave last month, smashing a Guinness World Record in the process. - [Atmospheric River to Dump Up to 3 Feet of Snow on Western States](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/atmospheric-river-snow-storm-western-states/) - Winter is making a big appearance before Halloween this year as a strong atmospheric river powers heavy snowstorms in most Western States and Canada. - [5 Detours Near National Parks That Are Worth a Side Quest](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/5-detours-national-parks-side-quest/) - Ditch the crowds and check out these overlooked areas with major views. - [Lego Shark Found on Seabed Sells at Auction for Hundreds](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/lego-shark-sells-for-hundreds/) - An English fisherman recently put a Lego shark up for auction that had been on the seafloor for almost 30 years, raising a surprising amount of cash for charity. - [These Are The Worst Surf Spots in The World To Get In and Out Of](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/worst-surf-spots-get-in-and-out-of/) - YouTuber Dan Harmon recently took to his channel to present a roundup of the five worst surf spots to get in (and out of) the water. - [Whale Sanctuary Approval Gives Hope for Marineland Belugas](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/whale-sanctuary-marineland-beluga-whales-nova-scotia/) - What to do with animals in captivity is a sticky question, but the answer came into better focus when Canada's first-ever whale sanctuary was approved. - [Images From a West Coast Storm That DUMPED October Snow on Mammoth](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/west-coast-storm-october-snow/) - The storm that much of California braced itself for brought as much as 10 inches of snow to Mammoth overnight. Mammoth locals woke up to early winter Tuesday. - [An Ode to Simply Waiting For Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/waves-waiting-surfing-ode/) - No one tells you when you’re young that much of your adult life will be spent waiting. Similarly, as a surfer, much of your time will be spent waiting on waves. - [Watch a Rogue Wave Nearly Earn Tourist Darwin Award Nomination](https://www.theinertia.com/news/watch-a-rogue-wave-nearly-earn-tourist-darwin-award-nomination/) - Iceland's Reynisfjara Beach is known as one of the most dangerous beaches on the planet. Rogue waves are just one reason why, as these tourists found out. - [Uluwatu Went Off For Three Hours on October 15th](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/uluwatu-went-off-surfing-october-15th/) - On October 15, for three hours in the afternoon, Uluwatu was very good. As is often the case when Uluwatu is working, a host of really good surfers were there. - [The Inertia 2025 Winter Gear Test](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/the-inertia-2025-winter-gear-test/) - The Inertia team took to the slopes last winter to test snowboarding gear, skiing gear, and more at Palisades Tahoe. Read about our process and trip! - [Swatch Nines Snow 2026 Will Move to Japan](https://www.theinertia.com/uncategorized/swatch-nines-snow-2026-japan/) - Before surfers stormed Waco for the Swatch Nines, snowboarders and freeskiers gathered for an event with the same name and the same spirit of progression. - [Is Surfing the World's Least-Progressive Action Sport?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-least-progressive-action-sport/) - Surfing, even aerial surfing, has been done pretty much the same for years now. So is surfing the world's least progressive action sport? - [Surf Industry Survey on Tariffs Paints Bleak Outlook for Spending and Hiring](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surf-industry-survey-tariffs-spending-hiring/) - [Ski Mountaineer Makes History With First Descent Down Everest's Hornbein Couloir](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/ski-mountaineer-makes-history-with-first-descent-down-everests-hornbein-couloir/) - While the ski descent is historic, Jim Morrison didn't use the moment for himself, instead honoring his partner who had died near the summit of Nepal's Manaslu. - [Thousands of Skin Breathing Sea Cucumbers Washed Up on an Oregon Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/sea-cucumbers-seaside-oregon/) - Seaside, Oregon has a problem: thousands of sea cucumbers washed up on its beaches after a swell event paired with a low tide pushed them ashore to die. - [RyanAir Absolutely Demolished Willem Beck's Surfboards](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ryanair-surfboards-destroyed-willem-beck/) - Beck was returning from Biarritz to Stansted (London) with RyanAir at the time of the crime. His surfboards were absolutely demolished - [How RV Travel Makes It Easy To Say “Yes” to Detours](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/rv-travel-adventure-detours/) - What’s an RV trip without a detour or two? Choose your own adventure (and pick the best RV) with this guide. - [20 Photos From the Rip Curl GromSearch at the New Atlantic Park Surf](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/rip-curl-gromsearch-atlantic-park-surf-virginia-beach-photos/) - Wave pools are changing surfing. Progression is ncreasing exponentially, so the Rip Curl GromSearch was held at the Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach. - [Researchers Found a Mysterious Spring Under the Cascadia Subduction Zone](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/pythias-oasis-cascadia-subduction-zone-spring/) - Researchers named the spring "Pythia’s Oasis" for Ancient Greece's Pythia, an oracle who sat in a temple above a crack in the Earth to predict the future. - [Puerto Rico Surfer Dies In Heavy Waves During Caribbean Swell](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/puerto-rico-surfer-dies/) - Puerto Rico surfer Robert “Bobby” Oldsman died Monday, while surfing at Tres Palmas in the town of Rincón. - ['Plankenstein' is a Horror Movie about a Demonic Surfboard](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/plankenstein-horror-movie/) - 'Plankenstein' is a new horror movie about a demonic surfboard. A trailer for the film was just released and it's exactly as crazy as it sounds. - [Brazilian Pro Pedro Scooby Blasts WSL Judges at Saquarema Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/pedro-scooby-surfer-blasts-wsl-judges-saquarema-pro/) - Brazilian surfer Pedro Scooby accused judges at the WSL Saquarema Pro of racism following the elimination of fellow Brazilian Weslley Dantas. - [Conquering Norway's King's Gate, the 'Scariest Couloir in the World'](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/norway-kings-gate-couloir-skiing/) - Senja, an island in Norway, is a staggeringly beautiful place. Among those mountains is a couloir called the King's Gate, and it is not for the faint of heart. - [Nias Looked Insanely Fun on October 16th](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nias-surfing-lagundri-bay-indonesia/) - If you have a surfing bucket list, there's a very good chance that Nias is on it. If it's not, it should be. Need proof? Look what happened on October 16th. - [This Is Newport, Oregon, a Pacific Northwest Surf Hub](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/newport-oregon-pacific-northwest-surf-hub/) - As part of The Inertia's Hometown Hype film tour, this is a look at Newport, Oregon, a wave-rich town in the Pacific Northwest where you have to earn your surf - [New Baby Orca Spotted in Southern Resident Killer Whale Population](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/new-baby-orca/) - The baby orca, called J64, is part of J Pod in the Southern Resident Killer Whale population. - [Mick Fanning Has a New Surfboard Out and It Looks Spicy](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mick-fanning-dhd-mf-lightning-surfboard/) - Mick Fanning is a living legend. He's made his mark and he's still making it. This time, he's making it with a new signature surfboard: The DHD MF Lightning. - [Koa Rothman Made a Good Call Heading Home for Pipe's First Swell](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/koa-rothman-made-a-good-call-heading-home-for-pipes-first-swell/) - Rothman scrapped a California trip in favor of heading home to Hawaii to greet the first Pipe swell of the season. Well, turns out that it was a good decision. - [This Is Kelly Slater, at 53, Absolutely Tearing Lower Trestles Apart](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-lower-trestles-surfing/) - Southern California surfers got that treat when Kelly Slater showed up at Lower Trestles as Hurricane Narda was delivering a healthy south swell to the coast. - [Kai Lenny Found a Pair of Epic Waves In El Salvador](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kai-lenny-found-a-pair-of-epic-waves-in-el-salvador/) - El Salvador is not an easy place to explore. Those jungles hide countless waves that go unridden along the coast. But Kai Lenny wanted to ride them. - [Jamie O'Brien Says This Is the 'Best Early Season Pipeline Ever'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-best-early-season-pipeline-ever/) - Jamie O'Brien lives for Pipeline. He waits for Pipe season all year, so when the first real swell of the season rolls in, he will be on it. And he was. - [International Ski and Snowboard Federation Bars Russian Athletes From Olympic Qualifying Events](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/international-ski-and-snowboard-federation-olympic-russian-athletes/) - Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to compete in qualifying events for the 2026 Winter Olympic games as neutral athletes. - [Hossegor Hit Hard on the First Swell of the Season](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hossegor-hit-hard-on-the-first-swell-of-the-season/) - Well, it's fall. You know what that means? France is firing. For the first two days of the recent swell, Hossegor was absolutely incredible. - [HOMETOWN HYPE: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Has a Thriving Surf Scene and No One Ever Knew](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hometown-hype-sheboygan/) - For the latest episode of Hometown Hype, Andrew Jakus and Cole Sheldon delve into the rich history of surfing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. - [HOMETOWN HYPE: Northern Michigan Has a Surf Scene Forged by Idealists](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hometown-hype-northern-michigan/) - In the latest episode of Hometown Hype, Mike King explores the surf scene in Northern Michigan. - [Why the Helly Hansen Alpha 4.0 Hits the Sweet Spot for Resort Skiers](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/helly-hansen-alpha-4-0-ski-jacket-review/) - The Helly Hansen Alpha 4.0 Ski Jacket delivers as one of the most versatile insulated ski jackets we've tested, with well-tuned insulation and smart ventilation. - [Hawaii Wants 2028 Olympic Surfers to Train on Its Islands](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hawaii-2028-olympic-surfers-train/) - The next Olympics will be held in Los Angeles but that isn’t stopping Hawaii from trying to cash in on the Games and get athletes to train there. - [Green Sea Turtles No Longer Considered Endangered in Conservation Milestone](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/green-sea-turtles-no-longer-considered-endangered/) - According to a new report, of the seven species of sea turtles on Earth, green sea turtles are the first to be removed from the endangered list. - [This Curious Great White Shark Really Got to Know a Kayaker](https://www.theinertia.com/video/great-white-shark-kayaker/) - The great white shark is a curious animal, so they often check out swimmers, surfers, and kayakers. This one got incredibly close to a guy in a fishing kayak. - [My Crazy Day With Gary Busey, Star of Your Favorite Surfing Cult Films](https://www.theinertia.com/features/gary-busey-cult-surf-films/) - Writer Sam George recalls a crazy day with Gary Busey, when he sat down to speak with the actor about his roles in two iconic surfing cult films. - [Gabriel Medina Dupes Internet: Baby Announcement Was Just a PR Stunt](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gabriel-medina-no-baby-pr-stunt/) - After the internet fawned over social media posts that implied Gabriel Medina was expecting his first child, it turns out there is no baby. - [Gabriel Medina Announces His First Baby Is on the Way](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gabriel-medina-announces-his-first-baby-is-on-the-way/) - Three-time world champion Gabriel Medina has announced he’s going to be a dad. - [French Skier Withdraws From Olympics After Breaking Her Back in Paragliding Accident](https://www.theinertia.com/news/french-skier-flora-dolic-paragliding-accident/) - French skier Flora Dolci was forced to withdraw from the upcoming Winter Olympics after breaking her back in a paragliding accident. - [2 Florida Coral Species 'Functionally Extinct' Due to Heat, Study Says](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/florida-coral-species-functionally-extinct/) - According to a study published in the journal Science, climate change has rendered elkhorn and staghorn coral "functionally extinct" in Forida. - [First Pipe Swell of the Season Brought Out the World's Best Pipeline Surfers](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/first-pipe-swell-of-the-season-brought-out-the-worlds-best-pipeline-surfers/) - It is officially Pipe season. The first real swell of the year recently rolled though, and all the best were on it before the winter crowds arrive. - [Fiber Optic Cables are Being Used as Massive Microphones to Listen to Orcas](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/fiber-optic-cables-orcas/) - A team of scientists at the University of Washington is currently attempting to use fiber optic cables to study orcas in the Salish Sea. - [HOMETOWN HYPE: Encinitas Is a Surf Town That Embraces Duality](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/encinitas-surf-town-hometown-hype/) - In the latest episode of Hometown Hype, Jeremy Searle explores Encinitas, a humble, unified community that absolutely rips. - [Eli Olson Made an Ode to Pipeline Wipeouts in 'Fall Guy'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/eli-olson-made-an-ode-to-pipeline-wipeouts-in-fall-guy/) - In order to get good at surfing, you have to be bad at surfing. Eli Olson is aware of that. Even though he's gotten good at surfing, the wipeouts keep coming. - [Dylan Graves Got Fully Immersed in the Aotearoa Surf Scene](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dylan-graves-immersed-aotearoa-surf-scene/) - Weird wave hunter Dylan Graves traveled to New Zealand to get a first-hand experience of what it's really like to be an Aotearoa surfer. - [Craig Anderson Bleeds Style In 'Samudra Spirit Glitters'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/craig-anderson-bleeds-style-in-samudra-spirit-glitters/) - Craig Anderson has done a lot for surfing. His new film called "Samudra Spirit Glitters" is necessary viewing for anyone who enjoys great surfing style. - [Big White Ski Resort Staff Loses Thousands In Online Housing Scams](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/big-white-ski-resort-staff-online-housing-scams/) - Big White Ski Resort does have on-site housing for its seasonal staff, however, the massive demand in the area outweighs the availability. - [Safety Meets Style: The Best Snowboard Helmets of 2025/2026](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-snowboard-helmets/) - We got our heads in the best ski and snowboard helmets to give you our top picks for protecting your noggin while playing in the snow. Here they are. - [Ridden and Reviewed: The Best Snowboard Bindings of 2025/2026](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-snowboard-bindings/) - We've been testing the best snowboard bindings for every condition—from groomers to deep powder. Check out our favorites from Jones, Union, Burton, and more. - [Beginner Surfer, Friend Drown In Harsh Conditions at Australian Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/beginner-surfer-friend-drown/) - A beginner surfer and his friend who attempted to rescue him succumbed to harsh conditions on a Victoria beach this week. - [BASE Jumping, Climbing Without Permits Rampant in Yosemite Amid Government Shutdown](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/base-jumping-climbing-without-permits-yosemite-government-shutdown/) - Around 40 percent of the government's workforce — nearly three-quarters of a million federal employees — are on unpaid leave currently. - [Watch This Baby Seal Get a Fish Hook Pulled Out of Its Mouth](https://www.theinertia.com/video/baby-seal-fishing-hook-rescue-namibia/) - A baby seal is one of the cutest animals in the world. Here, these rescuers found one with a fishing hook lodged in its mouth and they were able to get it out. - [Baby Seal Dragging a Rope and Bucket From Its Neck Rescued By Heroic Group](https://www.theinertia.com/video/baby-seal-dragging-a-rope-and-bucket-from-its-neck-rescued-by-heroic-group/) - Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) workers found a heartbreaking sight: a pair entangled seals, one of which was a baby seal dragging a bucket attached to a rope. - [Yet Another Outer Banks Home Has Collapsed](https://www.theinertia.com/news/another-outer-banks-home-collapsed/) - The incident is the latest in a series of seaside house collapses in North Carolina, due to erosion and coastal storms. - [Another Otter Is Now Stealing Surfboards in Santa Cruz](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/another-otter-stealing-surfboards/) - An otter was spotted stealing a board at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, and it wasn't the infamous Otter 841. - [Alexey Molchanov Dives Down to 413 Feet In This Amazing Freediving Clip](https://www.theinertia.com/video/alexey-molchanov-freediving-world-record-bifins/) - Alexey Molchanov is pretty good at swimming down to incredible depths. On September 26, he made sure everyone knew it by diving to 413. - [A Brand New Surf Festival is Coming to... Arizona?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/a-brand-new-surf-festival-is-coming-to-arizona/) - Arizona's Revel Surf wave pool is hosting a surf festival called Revel Ruckus. - [Western Alaska Devastated by Hurricane-Force Winds, Flooding](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/western-alaska-flooding-hurricane-force-winds/) - The remnants of Typhoon Halong caused hurricane-force winds and a storm surge that left hundreds displaced and at least one dead in western Alaska. - ['In Depth' Shows How Albee Layer Has Changed Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/in-depth-albee-layer-changed-surfing/) - Albee Layer has helped shape what surfing looks like. In Rockstar's "In Depth", we see how that came to be and what it took for him to do it. - [Jamie O’Brien’s Surfboard Was Stolen and the Internet Solved The Crime](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-surfboard-stolen-internet-solved-crime/) - A surfboard mounted on the wall of a Waikiki surf school run by Jamie O'Brien went missing over the weekend. Luckily for O’Brien, it was all caught on camera. - [Jamie O'Brien Squeezed All the Juice From Pipeline's First Swell of the Season](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-pipeline-first-swell/) - There are few things that Jamie O'Brien loves more than Pipe season. His wife, certainly. His newborn child, definitely. But Pipe season? That's up there. - [Jamie Mitchell Suffers Gruesome Head Injury While Surfing in Hawaii](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-mitchell-gruesome-head-injury-surfing-hawaii/) - Decorated Australian waterman and big-wave surfer Jamie Mitchell is in stable condition after suffering lacerations to his head and neck after a surf accident. - [The Best Women's Winter Jackets of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-winter-jackets-women/) - We reviewed the best women's winter jackets and parkas, with an emphasis on warmth, style and functionality. Here are our top picks for 2025. - [Koa Rothman Scraps California to Head Home for the First Pipeline Swell](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/koa-rothman-surfing-califonia-hawaii/) - Koa Rothman is a fan of California, but after Tahiti and Mexico, he was hoping for a little more oomph. Which he found when he went home to Hawaii. - [Ben Gravy Scores Pumping Waves Thanks to Hurricane Humberto](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-hurricane-humberto-surf/) - Ben Gravy was on the East Coast to greet Hurricane Humberto as it delivered absolutely firing surf. - [A 14-Year-Old Tya Zebrowski Will Be the Youngest-Ever Championship Tour Surfer in 2026](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tya-zebrowski-championship-tour-surfer/) - Fourteen-year-old Tya Zebrowski has officially locked in her spot for the 2026 Championship Tour - [Family of Five Rescued After Orca Attack Off Portuguese Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/news/orca-attack-family-rescued/) - An idyllic outing turned into a dramatic ocean rescue on Friday, when an orca attack left a family of five stranded off the coast of Portugal. - [Park City, Regains Shot Ski World Record (for Now)](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/park-city-shot-ski-world-record/) - Stipulations of the shot ski rivalry aside, it looks like Park City, Utah, has the new record by both the metric system and imperial measurements: 1,410 people. - [Billabong Furnace Natural Review: Billabong's Eco-Friendly Wetsuit Sets the Bar for Comfort and Flexibility](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/billabong-furnace-natural-wetsuit-review/) - The Billabong Furnace Natural sets the bar for wetsuit excellence with its eco-friendly flexibility, warmth, coconut scent and friction-less entry and exit. - [The Best Wetsuits of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-wetsuits-surfing/) - Want to keep warm and perform at your best while surfing in cold water? Look no further. These are the best wetsuits of 2025. - [Nic Von Rupp Goes 'Chasing Iceland' In New Video](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nic-von-rupp-chasing-iceland/) - In his latest YouTube edit, Nic von Rupp was joined by Albee Layer on an expedition to the frigid waters of Iceland. - ['Faceless Eel' Filmed 13,000 Feet Beneath the Ocean Off the Cook Islands](https://www.theinertia.com/video/faceless-eel-filmed-13000-feet-beneath-the-ocean-off-the-cook-islands/) - The ocean is an endlessly fascinating place. Take, for example, the faceless eel researchers spotted off the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. - [Kelly Slater Will Narrate a Surf Film That Takes Place in Antarctica](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-narrate-surf-film-antarctica/) - Argentinian brothers, surfers, and filmmakers, Julián and Joaquín Azulay,announced that they have a special voice narrating their latest film: Kelly Slater. - [Newport, Oregon Showed Up Huge for the First Stop of The Inertia's Hometown Hype Film Tour!](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/newport-oregon-the-inertia-hometown-hype-film-tour/) - The fall surf was firing along the Oregon Coast as the Newport surfing community showed up big for the first stop of The Inertia's Hometown Hype Tour. - [Bullet-Riddled Jaguar Rescued from Brazilian River by Military Police](https://www.theinertia.com/video/bullet-riddled-jaguar-brazil/) - When an injured jaguar was seen swimming in a Brazilian river, authorities offered it a ride into a veterinary clinic where it was treated for gunshot wounds. - [Kai Lenny Finds a Perfect Wave and Rescues a Lost Water Photographer](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kai-lenny-finds-perfect-wave-rescues-lost-water-photographer/) - Kai Lenny went to El Salvador to find a wave. He found it, but in the process he managed to rescue a lost water photographer from the vastness of the ocean. - [Josh Kerr and Big Barra de la Cruz Are a Good-Looking Couple](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/josh-kerr-surfing-barra-de-la-cruz/) - Barra de la Cruz is one of the world's finest waves. Josh Kerr was there for an unruly swell, and it appears as though he and the wave were made for each other. - [French Skier Burns a Hole In His Skis While Shattering World Speed Record On Sand](https://www.theinertia.com/video/french-skier-world-speed-record-sand-mahe-freydier/) - A French skier named Mahé Freydier was able to reach a top seed of 121 kph (75 mph) with all that runway, shattering May's previous mark by a signficant margin. - [Blair Conklin Rode a Ton of Different Surf Craft at Surf Abu Dhabi](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/blair-conklin-rode-a-ton-of-different-surf-craft-at-surf-abu-dhabi/) - Blair Conklin put Surf Abu Dhabi through its paces on a bevy of surf craft, including one that was basically just a hand-shaped plank of wood. - [La Niña Is Here, NOAA Says](https://www.theinertia.com/news/la-nina-is-here/) - A weak La Niña is less likely to result in typical La Niña winter impacts. However, it could still influence the 2025-2026 winter season. - [Noah Beschen and Eimeo Czermak Filmed Themselves Geting Double Barreled at Pasquale's](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/noah-beschen-and-eimeo-czermak-filmed-themselves-geting-double-barreled-at-pasquales/) - It's hard enough to get one person in a barrel, let alone two at once. But Noah Beschen and Eimeo Czermak managed to do just that. - [Kelly Slater Designed a New Firewire Surfboard: The Spaceship](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-firewire-the-spaceship/) - The Spaceship is a collaboration between Firewire investor Kelly Slater and shaper Mike Woo. The Spaceship is a return to traditional shortboard design. - [Kelly Slater and Endorfins Just Released a New Fin Set](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-endorfins-ksr/) - Just yesterday, Kelly Slater and Firewire released a new surfboard, and now Kelly Slater and Endorfins are announcing a fin set that works with the surfboard. - [Hurricane Narda Kicked up Some Wild Waves at the Wedge for Mason Ho](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hurricane-narda-kicked-up-some-wild-waves-at-the-wedge-for-mason-ho/) - It's no secret that the Hurricane Narda swell did some pretty wild things in Orange County, and Mason Ho was there to surf it at The Wedge. - [A Surf Helmet/Bucket Hat Combo Made TIME Magazine's Best Inventions List](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/a-surf-helmet-bucket-hat-combo-made-time-magazines-best-inventions-list/) - For the last decades or so, TIME Magazine has created a list of Best Inventions. A surf helmet made the list... well, the Special Mentions list, anyway. - [Sierra Kerr Reveals That Lyme Disease Has Impacted Her Surfing Career](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/sierra-kerr-lyme-disease-surfing-career/) - Eighteen-year-old phenom Sierra Kerr announced that she has been battling Lyme disease, which has kept her out of the water for several months this year. - [Watch Wayne Lynch Surfing at Bells Beach in 1972](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wayne-lynch-surfing-bells-beach1972/) - Surfing's history books are full of names that will forever be a part of our funny little pursuit, and Wayne Lynch is up there with the best of them. - ['Sharpiegate' Scientist Confirmed By U.S. Senate as Top NOAA Official](https://www.theinertia.com/news/sharpiegate-scientist-confirmed-by-u-s-senate-as-top-noaa-official/) - Neil Jacobs' confirmation has drawn into question NOAA's future vulnerabilities to bending to political pressure, given his involvement in 'sharpiegate.' - [Surfline Cam Captures Wild Boat Crash at Teahupo'o](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfline-cam-captures-wild-boat-crash-at-teahupoo/) - Surfline's camera at Teahupo'o captured a boat making its way through an empty lineup, only to get caught up by a sneaker wave. - [These Scientists Made Fake Dolphins to Study Strandings](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/these-scientists-made-fake-dolphins-to-study-strandings/) - To better understand how many stranded dolphins are located by the public, a group of researchers made decoy dolphins out of textile and left them on beaches. - [Stranded Dolphins Might Be Getting Something Similar to Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.theinertia.com/uncategorized/stranded-dolphins-might-be-getting-something-similar-to-alzheimers-disease/) - Why do dolphins strand themselves? Some of them could have a disease similar to Alzheimer's — and researchers think that algal blooms might be the cause. - [Nidecker Alpha APX: This Surfy Freeride Snowboard Wowed Our Team](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/nidecker-alpha-apx-snowboard-review/) - The Nidecker Alpha APX was our pick for best snowboard this year. The surfy vibe and freeride chops make this an awesome board for cruisy riders. - [These Are the Top 10 Deadliest Shark Attack Beaches](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/10-shark-attack-beaches/) - Here’s a roundup of the top 10 most active regions for unprovoked shark attacks in the world, ranked from highest number of attacks to lowest. - [The Best Snowboards of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-snowboards/) - We tested over 60 different boards to bring you the best snowboards of 2025. Check out our favorites from Burton, Jones, CAPiTA, Nidecker, and more. - [The Best Men's Puffer Jackets of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-down-puffer-jackets/) - There's no better way to keep warm while exploring the outdoors than a down or synthetic puffer, so we got out and tested the best puffer jackets of the year. - [Reigning Olympic Champ Kauli Vaast Looks Primed for His Championship Tour Debut](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kauli-vaast-surfer-championship-tour-debut/) - After winning the Challenger Series event in Portugal, Tahitian surfer Kauli Vaast is primed to qualify for the 2026 Championship Tour. - [Devon Howard Breaks Down How to Generate Speed on a Mid-Length](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/devon-howard-mid-length-generate-speed/) - Devon Howard dove into one thing in particular that many people struggle with when a surfboard gets a bit of length in it: generating speed. - [Body of Skier Found Seven Months After Alaska Avalanche](https://www.theinertia.com/news/skier-found-alaska-avalanche/) - There has been a new development in the effort to recover a trio of skiers who became trapped in an avalanche seven months ago. - [Tech Billionaire's Latest Pitch to Buy Park City Mountain: 'I’ll (Obviously) Not Take Any Pay'](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/tech-billionaires-latest-pitch-to-buy-park-city-mountain-ill-obviously-not-take-any-pay/) - Businessman Matthew Prince continues to create social media scuttle about buying Park City Mountain from Vail Resorts - [Devon Howard, Style, and a 6'10"](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/devon-howard-style-and-a-610/) - Devon Howard surfing on CI's new mid-length model, the aptly named Mid. Style, power, glide, and all of the good things one wants on a surfboard - [Opening Day at Pipeline Gave Nate Florence His First Backdoor Barrel of the Season](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nate-florence-pipeline-opening-day-backdoor/) - Pipeline officially opened with the first real swell of the year hitting on October 5. Nate Florence, as you'd expect, made sure he was at home. - [A New Study Claims to Identify the Biggest Wave Ever Surfed](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/study-claims-biggest-wave-surfed/) - [A Tale of Broken Surfboards and Broken Hearts](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/broken-surfboards-broken-hearts-al-merrick/) - In his "Scrapbook" series, Sam George recalls the time he broke a brand new Al Merrick surfboard on his second wave. And Al's reaction to the broken stick - [Carlos Muñoz Says He Was Attacked and Robbed After a Localism Incident in Hawaii](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/carlos-munoz-localism-surfer-attacked-robbed-hawaii/) - Carlos Muñoz recently described a localism incident at Rocky Point on Oahu’s North Shore that escalated into violence. - [The Classic Wavestorm May Be the Key to Reconnecting with the Fun of Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/wavestorm-classic-foam-soft-top-surfboard-review/) - The Wavestorm Classic is a polarizing surfboard. But like it or not, its affordable stability has given it widespread appeal for beginners to advanced surfers. - [Rip Curl Search GPS3 Surf Watch Review: The Ideal Surf‑Specific GPS Activity Tracker](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/rip-curl-search-gps3-surf-watch-review/) - Rip Curl's Search GPS3 just launched earlier this summer. After a couple of months of testing, we're calling it the best surf-specific GPS activity tracker. - [The Best Soft-Top Foam Surfboards of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/10-best-soft-top-surfboards/) - The name of the game in surfing is fun, so why not try and have more of it? Here are some of the best soft-top and foam surfboards on the market today. - [The Best Beginner Surfboards and How to Choose the Right One](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/10-best-beginner-surfboards/) - If you want to start surfing, you'll need a beginner surfboard. These are your best options for getting in the water, not breaking the bank, and having fun. - [Editor's Picks: The Best Ski Gear of 2025/2026](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-ski-gear-editors-picks/) - Gear Editor Will Sileo breaks down his top ski gear for the 2025-2026 ski season. From helmets to boots, this is the equipment he chooses to ride snow. - [Finnish Company Has a True DIY Wave Pool, and This One Is Mobile](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/finnish-company-wave-pool-mobile/) - One Finnish company has been flying somewhat under the radar with a design that really does feel like the everyman's way to have their own wave pool. - [Canada's Marineland Threatens to Euthanize Beluga Whales With Nowhere to Go](https://www.theinertia.com/news/canada-marineland-euthanize-beluga-whales/) - Marineland, a sort of zoo/amusement park mashup in Ontario, Canada, is threatening to kill 30 beluga whales after it wanted to send them to China. - [Padang Padang Was Pumping and Perfect for Two Hours on October 4th](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/padang-padang-surfing-pumping-waves/) - Padang Padang. The wave so nice they named it twice. It's one of the best waves in a area chock full of best waves, and on October 4, it flexed its muscles. - [South African Kitesurfer Reportedly Killed By Whale Strike](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/south-african-kitesurfer-reportedly-killed-by-whale-strike/) - it is now being reported that the cause of deathfor South African kitesurfer Graham Howes may have been a whale strike. - [Vancouver Island Is a Hell of a Place to Test Wetsuits](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/vancouver-island-surfing-wetsuit-testing/) - Wetsuits are important on Vancouver Island. It's a great place to test out just how well a wetsuit works, so Patagonia sent some on a journey to do just that. - [Surfer Bitten Twice by Shark After a Seal Reportedly Used Him as a Decoy](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfer-bitten-shark-seal-decoy/) - Many shark encounters are simply the result of mistaken identity, but it appears some seals may be purposefully using humans to hide from sharks - [Hurricane Narda and Heavy Newport Beach Barrels](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hurricane-narda-swell-newport-beach-barrels/) - Hurricane Narda delivered some crazy barrels to Newport Beach, California on September 29, 2025. - [Paralyzed Surfer Rescued by Nearby Teen in Oceanside](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/paralyzed-surfer-rescued-teen-oceanside/) - Scott Muir experienced every surfer's nightmare last Sunday: floating face down in the surf, unable to take a breath. Until a nearby surfer came to his aid. - [The Best Ski Bibs of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-ski-bibs/) - Ski bibs have been around for a while, but they've taken off over the past few years. Here, we take a look at the best of the best, for resort and backcountry. - [Surfing's Greatest Interviews: Mason Ho](https://www.theinertia.com/features/mason-ho-surfing-greatest-interviews/) - Mason Ho is one of the most exciting, and relatable, surfers to ever paddle out. Here, we get his takes on the greatest aspects of his surfing world. - [Jamie O'Brien Surfs a '10 Out of 10' Waimea River Wave Session](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-surfs-a-10-out-of-10-waimea-river-wave-session/) - Jamie O'Brien surfs the Waimea river whenever he can, so when he calls it the "best river in the last 10 years," it means a lot. Jello waves for days! - [Ke Iki Shorebreak Sends Two People to Hospital](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ke-iki-beach-shorebreak-sends-two-people-hospital/) - On Sunday morning, a 76-year-old male and a 69-year-old woman were walking on the sand at Ke Iki Beach on Oahu when they were swept out to sea by a huge wave. - [Matt Bromley on How to Wipeout Safe(ish)ly in the Tube](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-wipeout-how-to/) - Matt Bromley has spent much of his life chasing huge waves and trying his very best not to fall on them, and in the process he's picked up a few good lessons. - [This Is Ben Gravy, Surfing Extra Large East Coast Waves From Hurricane Humberto](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-hurricane-humberto/) - Ben Gravy is on a mission to surf every named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season and the latest was Hurricane Humberto. - [Man Accused of Decapitating Sea Lion Denies Allegations as NOAA Rescinds Accusations](https://www.theinertia.com/news/man-denies-decapitating-sea-lion-noaa-rescinds-allegations/) - Jason Bietz of Hanford was the man in that released picture, and he reached out to NOAA officials and the L.A Times to clear his name. - [HOMETOWN HYPE: Meet the Rich Surfing Community of Newport, Oregon](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/newport-oregon-hometown-hype/) - In the first film premiere of this year's Hometown Hype, filmmaker Casey Felton profiles the rich surfing community of Newport, Oregon. - [20 Hatteras Island Homes Have Collapsed Into the Ocean Since 2020](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/20-hatteras-island-homes-collapsed-ocean-since-2020/) - On Friday, Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced it deployed two dozen staff to the area to begin cleaning up debris from the most recent collapses. - [The Blob Returns: Marine Heatwave Stretches 5,000 Miles Across the North Pacific](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/marine-heatwave-stretches-5000-miles-north-pacific/) - If you follow climate news, you likely remember something called "the Blob." It's a massive marine heat wave, and it's back. This time, it's even bigger. - [Check Out Our Favorite Fall Backpacking Gear](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-backpacking-gear-for-fall/) - Just in time for our favorite season, check out our guide to the best fall backpacking gear! - [72,000 Vertical Feet, 555 Laps: Skier Plans to Set New 24-Hour Indoor World Record](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/skier-plans-24-hour-indoor-world-record/) - Oliver Kern has had a busy 2025. In April, he set his seventh world record when he visited his 1,000th ski resort, and visited 35 countries in the process. - [Koa Rothman Freezes Himself for 'The Best Mini Barrels' He's Ever Surfed](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/koa-rothman-freezes-himself-best-mini-barrels-surfed/) - Koa Rothman is in South America, and he's in 5mm wetsuit territory. Fortunately, those cold waters have very, very good barrels, and Koa is in heaven. - [Study Finds That Surfing Could Help Veterans With PTSD](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surf-therapy-ptsd/) - A recently published study showed that surfing could have a positive impact on those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). - [Bibs in the Backcountry? The Mountain Hardwear High Exposure Bib Proves They Work](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/mountain-hardwear-high-exposure-ski-snowboard-bibs-review/) - The Mountain Hardwear High Exposure Bib proves that bibs and backcountry skiing are not mutually exclusive with lightweight, breathable storm protection. - [Promising Young Climber Balin Miller Dies in Accident While Livestreaming on El Capitan](https://www.theinertia.com/news/balin-miller-dies-el-capitan-livestream/) - Balin Miller, a climber touted as "the new king of the Alaska Range", has died after a fall from El Capitan. He died trying to rappell down to a stuck haul bag. - [This Is What the Hurricane Narda Swell Looked Like at Malibu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/malibu-surfing-hurricane-narda/) - Malibu, California is always special when there's swell. This is what the 'Bu looked like during the Hurricane Narda swell. - [Marine Biologist Bitten in the Head by Shark in Costa Rica](https://www.theinertia.com/news/marine-biologist-bitten-shark-costa-rica/) - A scientist was bitten in the head by a shark while studying the creatures in Costa Rica. - [The Best of September at Padang Padang, Impossibles, Bingin, and Balangan](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-best-of-september-at-padang-padang-impossibles-bingin-and-balangan/) - September was a slow month for surfers in Bali. But there were a handful of incredible moments, which can be seen here in this Best of September compilation. - [Nathan Florence Signs With Red Bull](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nathan-florence-red-bull/) - Nathan Florence has landed possibly the biggest sponsorship deal of his career: Red Bull. - [Australian Sunscreens Are Being Pulled From Shelves in SPF Scandal](https://www.theinertia.com/news/australian-sunscreens-pulled-from-shelves-spf-scandal/) - Two out of three Australians will get skin cancer, but a scandal is growing around sunscreens there. Eighteen products have been pulled from shelves. - [The 2025-2026 Winter Shot Ski Wars Begin: Park City to Reclaim World Record](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/park-city-shot-ski-world-record-2025-2026/) - Next week's attempt will go down on Main Street in Park City, Utah, with the Sunrise Rotary aiming to raise $70,000 to support local nonprofits. - [Surf Heavyweights Are Rallying Against Ski Federation Bid for Olympic Surfing Control](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surf-heavyweights-against-ski-federation-olympic-surfing/) - Key figures in the surf industry have launched a coalition to oppose U.S. Ski and Snowboard’s attempt to take control of the U.S. Olympic surf team. - [The Invites to the 2025-2026 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Have Been Announced](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/eddie-aikau-big-wave-invitational-invites-2025-2026/) - The list of 32 invited surfers and 28 alternates was shared by Eddie organizers Wednesday, as well as the contest window from December, 2025 to March, 2026. - [San Diego Wave Pool Could Begin Construction Next Year](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/san-diego-wave-pool-construction/) - Ocean Kamp is slated to be San Diego County’s first artificial wave surfing lagoon and construction could begin next year. - [16-Foot Great White Shark Circles Terrified Kayakers for 15 Minutes](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/great-white-shark-circles-kayakers/) - For the second time in just a few days, a group of kayakers in Australia's northern beaches found themselves looking very closely at a great white shark. - [Watch Alex Honnold Climb an Extremely Tiny, Painful Crack in a Cliff Face](https://www.theinertia.com/video/alex-honnold-climb-painful-tiny-crack-cliff-face/) - Alex Honnold is a living legend. He's in a bit of a new era, though — one Black Diamond calls his "trad dad era." But don't let that fool you. He still cranks. - [Yago Dora Reveals Astronomical Tax Bill Following Championship Tour Wins](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/yago-dora-reveals-tax-bill-championship-tour-wins/) - In his latest Brazilian media appearance, Yago Dora gave fans a glimpse into the financial benefits and headaches of competing on the WSL Championship Tour. - [Canada Blocks Export of Whales From Marine Park to China](https://www.theinertia.com/news/canada-blocks-whale-export/) - Marineland Canada's attempts to export 30 beluga whales to China have been blocked by the Canadian government. - [Cam Scott In 'NoFINDO' Is an Incredible Display of Finless Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/cam-scott-nofindo-finless-surfing/) - Cam Scott is one of the few surfers on Earth who excels on a finless surfboard. A recently released film called NoFINDO is testament to how good at it he is. - ['Hundreds of Feet' of Coastal Bluff in Palos Verdes Fell Into the Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/palos-verdes-california-hundreds-of-feet-bluff-fell-ocean/) - Palos Verdes, California has reportedly asked that fishermen and others stay clear of the shoreline near Marguerite Drive, according to reports. - ['No It's Not Open Yet': Mammoth Mountain Wakes Up to First Snow](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/no-its-not-open-yet-mammoth-mountain-wakes-up-to-first-snow/) - Is it deep? No. Will it stick? Probably not. Does this mean winter is going to come early and stay late? That'd be awesome, but no, this is just fall in Mammoth - [El Salvador Invests in Another Surf Contest, Will Host ISA SUP Championships Again](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/salvador-surf-contest-isa-sup-championships/) - El Salvador will host the ISA World SUP Championships from November 10-15, continuing its unprecedented investment in surf events. - [Five Outer Banks Houses Collapse in One Hour](https://www.theinertia.com/news/five-outer-banks-houses-collapse-one-hour/) - This week, a whopping five Outer Banks houses collapsed in one hour in Buxton, North Carolina. - [Scottish Man Dies While Surfing in Cornwall](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/scottish-man-dies-surfing-cornwall/) - The beginning of the surfing season in Cornwall has already been marked by tragedy, as a surfer was found unresponsive in the water. - [Shark Attacks Man Attempting Catalina Channel Swim](https://www.theinertia.com/news/shark-attacks-man-attempting-catalina-channel-swim/) - A man was bitten by a shark while attempting to swim across the Catalina Channel. - [Meet the 'Mystery Mollusc,' a Remarkable New Deep-Sea Swimming Sea Slug](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/mystery-mollusc-deep-sea-swimming-sea-slug/) - Twenty years ago, researchers saw what they called a "mystery mollusc." Now, they've finally described it in detail... but they're keeping the name. - [NOAA Offers $20,000 Reward for Man Who Decapitated Sea Lion in California](https://www.theinertia.com/news/noaa-20000-reward-decapitated-sea-lion-california/) - Harassing, harming, killing or feeding sea lions is prohibited under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, as is collecting marine mammal protected species parts. - [Hurricane Narda Did Very, Very Good Things to the Wedge](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hurricane-narda-surfing-the-wedge/) - When Hurricane Narda began to swirl off the coast of Mexico, Wedge surfers had high hopes. Those hopes turned into reality on the morning of September 28. - [There Could Be a New Wave Pool Coming to Los Angeles](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/los-angeles-new-wave-pool/) - A company owned by one of California's wealthiest residents just bought land that is expected to be used to build a surfing wave pool in Los Angeles. - [Backyard Wavepool (and House) In Arizona Just Hit the Market for $15 Million](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/backyard-wave-pool-house-arizona-market-15-million/) - They call the 40-acre property The Wave Pool Ranch. A forsale listing on the company's website features pictures of a rad three bedroom house. - [Abandoned Tahoe Ski Resort Goes on the Market for $5.8 Million](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/abandoned-tahoe-ski-resort-market-5-8-million/) - You know somebody's reading this wishing they had $5.8 million to open up their own Tahoe resort and be the one who finally gets it right. - [Colorado Man Searching for Anonymous Surfer Who Saved His Life](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/colorado-man-searching-for-anonymous-surfer-who-saved-his-life/) - Retired police detective John Grace injured himself surfing and nearly drowned, but was pulled out of the water by an anonymous good Samaritan. - [The Skateboard Tony Hawk Landed His Historic 900 on Sold for $1.15 Million](https://www.theinertia.com/news/tony-hawk-skateboard-900-sold-1-15-million/) - Julien's Auctions says the $1.15 million sale set a world record, which is fitting considering Tony Hawk made history with the Falcon 2 model. - [Great White Shark Filmed Missing Half of Its Tail Fin](https://www.theinertia.com/video/great-white-shark-filmed-missing-half-of-its-tail-fin/) - There are a variety of reasons why a great white shark might be missing a big chunk of its tail, but the most likely is a boat strike. - [Gabriel Klaussner Rescued by Competitors at Tunel Crew Shootout in Brazil](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gabriel-klaussner-rescued-competitors-tunel-crew-shootout-brazil/) - Gabriel Klaussner found himself in a near-death situation while surfing in the Tunel Crew Shootout in Brazil. His competitors put winning aside to save him. - [Keith Teboul of KT Surfing on the Fusion of Surf and Foil](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/keith-teboul-kt-surfing-fusion-surf-foil/) - For years now, KT Surfing has straddled the worlds of wind and wave sports. We sat down with KT's Keith Teboul to pick his brain on the subject. - [Matt Bromley and a Puerto Escondido Wipeout That Nearly Ripped His Face Off](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-puerto-escondido-surfing-wipeout/) - Matt Bromley is no stranger to surfing big waves. Over the course of doing that, he's managed to remain relattively unscathed. But this one shook him. - [Surfing's Greatest Waterman Versus the State of California](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfings-greatest-waterman-versus-the-state-of-california/) - Tommy Zahn, one of surfing's greatest athletes and watermen, was an L.A. County lifeguard nearly forced into early retirement. This is his story. - [Here's What Happened When Hurricane Narda Hit The Wedge](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/heres-what-happened-when-hurricane-narda-the-wedge/) - Hurricane Narda sent some surf towards Southern California, and the regulars at The Wedge got in on the action. - [More Gold Coast Carnage: Wipeouts, Fails, and Bails](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gold-coast-carnage-wipeouts-fails-and-bails/) - The Gold Coast is a gold mine for surfers. And when the gold rush is on, wipeouts, drop-ins, and bails are just as frequent (if not more) than the good waves. - [Following His Wild Stalefish Backflip, Hughie Vaughan Joins Swatch Team](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hughie-vaughan-stalefish-swatch-surf-team/) - Hughie Vaughan got Swatch's attention with a massive air, and now the company followed through by adding Vaughan to its sponsorship roster. - [Italo Ferreira Goes Back to His Roots, Surfing on a Cooler Lid in the Amazon](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/italo-ferreira-surfing-cooler-lid-amazon/) - Recently, Italo went on a trip to the Amazon rainforest, where he went back to his cooler surfing roots. - [Humpback Whale Freed From 425 Feet of Fishing Gear in Dramatic Video Footage](https://www.theinertia.com/news/humpback-whale-fader-fishing-gear-footage/) - Fader the humpback whale ran into 425 feet of fishing gear. After becoming hopelessly entangled in it, rescue crews spent six hours cutting it free. - [Andrzej Bargiel Completes First Full Ski Descent of Mt. Everest](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/andrzej-bargiel-mt-everest-ski-descent/) - Andrzej Bargiel brought new meaning to the saying "earn your turns" when he become the first person to climb Mount Everest and then ski back down. - [Two Tropical Hurricanes May Collide Over the Atlantic, Triggering Rare Fujiwhara Effect](https://www.theinertia.com/news/two-tropical-hurricanes-collide-atlantic-fujiwhara-effect/) - Meteorologists often explain the Fujiwhara Effect as two storms dancing around one another, triggered by their proximity, forcing them closer together. - [The Benchmark for Clarity on Snow: Smith I/O Mag Goggles Review](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/smith-i-o-mag-ski-snowboard-goggles-review/) - For years, the Smith I/O Mag goggles have been the benchmark that all other premium snowsports goggles measure up against. Here's our take. - [The Best Snowboard Goggles of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-snowboard-goggles/) - Shopping for snowboard goggles? We tested the top options for 2025 to help you make an informed buying decision and see clearly when out on the slopes. - [Kanoa Igarashi Snuck to Peru for a Desert Barrel Mission with Local Rippers](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kanoa-igarashi-peru-barrel/) - When Kanoa Igarashi missed out on the WSL Final 5, he didn’t stay home and pout. He hopped on a plane to catch a pulsing swell lighting up Peru's left points. - [In His Quest to Ride Every Named Storm of the Season, Ben Gravy Surfs Hurricane Gabrielle](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-hurricane-gabrielle-new-jersey/) - Ben Gravy has set out to surf every single named storm of the year. With his latest video, he gets to check Hurricane Gabrielle of his list. - [Shaun White to Join Broadcast Team for 2026 Olympic Opening Ceremony](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/shaun-white-broadcast-nbc-olympic-opening-ceremony/) - Shaun White will be joining TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and NBC Sports commentator Terry Gannon during the Parade of Nations in February. - [Mexican President Halts Ensenada Port Expansion That Threatened Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mexican-president-halts-ensenada-port-expansion-that-threatened-waves/) - Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced she''ll put a hold on plans to expand two ports in Ensenada amid pushback from surfers and environmentalists. - [Helicopter Crashes in Washington State While Attempting to Rescue Injured Camper](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/helicopter-crash-washington-state-rescue-injured-camper/) - Kittitas County Sheriff in Washington says the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have sent investigators to determine the cause of the crash. - [Ocean Acidification Has Now Crossed the Planetary Boundary](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/ocean-acidification-planetary-boundary-crossed/) - The Planetary Boundaries are a framework that describes the upper limits of the impacts of human activities on Earth. Ocean acidification is in the danger zone. - ['Surf's Up' TV Series in the Works](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfs-up-tv-series-in-the-works/) - 'Surf's Up,' the 2007 Sony Pictures Animation film about surfing penguins, is being adapted into a TV show. - [Jordy Smith Had a Really Good Time in Fiji Before the WSL Finals](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jordy-smith-fiji-wsl-finals/) - When it comes to surf contests, Fiji is a tough venue to beat. Surf contests are often held in nice places. But Fiji? Yeah, tough to beat. Jordy Smith agrees. - [The Inertia Launches Second HOMETOWN HYPE Film Tour](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-inertia-second-hometown-hype-film-tour/) - The Inertia proudly presents the second edition of HOMETOWN HYPE, a love letter to America's greatest surf towns. - [Australian Researchers Test 'Bite-Resistant' Wetsuit Materials Against Wild Sharks](https://www.theinertia.com/news/australian-researchers-bite-resistant-wetsuit-materials/) - Researchers from Flinders University and the New South Wales primary industries department tested four “bite-resistant” wetsuit materials in a recent study. - [Cuttlefish Are Smart Enough to Pass a Delayed Gratification Test Designed for Children](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/cuttlefish-intelligence-marshmallow-test/) - Cuttlefish are known to be the most intelligent of the invertebrates. They're even smarter than we thought, according to this test on delayed gratification. - [Rare Footage Emerges Of World’s Most Localized Wave](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/localized-wave-footage-surf-sentinel/) - Rare footage recently emerged of an un-surfed reef pass on an unexplored island chain guarded by local tribes people notorious for protecting their island. - [Nathan Florence Ran into Torrey Meister in Ireland, So They Teamed Up For an Epic Session](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nathan-florence-torrey-meister-ireland/) - The love affair between Nathan Florence and Ireland continues, this time with a surprise guest appearance from Torrey Meister. - [Colorado Resorts See 'First Significant Snowfall' of the Season](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/colorado-resorts-first-significant-snowfall-season/) - Fall just kicked off this week. But some resorts in Colorado are already seeing the first significant snowfall of the new season. - [Bill Sharp Talks About Winning a Pair of Emmy Awards for HBO's '100 Foot Wave'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bill-sharp-emmy-awards-100-foot-wave/) - Bill Sharp, a key figure in the development of big wave surfing, talked with Sam George about his winning Emmy Awards for his work on '100 Foot Wave.' - [Boater Given 'Reckless Operation' Citation After Driving Through Lowers Lineup](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/boater-reckless-citation-driving-through-lowers-lineup/) - A boater charged through the Lowers lineup near San Clemente, California last week and was cited for reckless operation. - [Australian Surfers Rescue Wallaby Lost At Sea](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/australian-surfers-rescue-wallaby/) - A pair of Australian surfers rescued a wallaby that had somehow become lost at sea and caught the whole thing on video. - [NWS Warns of 'Life-Threatening Surf' Caused By Hurricane Gabrielle](https://www.theinertia.com/news/gabrielle-life-threatening-surf/) - The National Weather Service announced Hurricane Gabrielle appears to have reached peak intensity and is now tracking east-northeast over the next few days. - [Hawaii Set to Host First State Surfing Championship in 2026](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hawaii-set-to-host-first-state-surfing-championship-in-2026/) - HHSAA announced that surfing would be added to its spring 2026 schedule back in July after Gov. Green signed a bill providing $685,00 in funding - [Tenōre Opens First Flagship Store in Waikiki](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tenore-opens-first-flagship-store-waikiki/) - Tenōre just opened a flagship store in Waikiki. This is the first-ever store for Pat Tenore's new company, founded after he dramatically exited RVCA. - [Study Links Tijuana River Pollution to Toxic Air in San Diego](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/study-links-tijuana-river-pollution-toxic-air-san-diego/) - A new study published in Science has drawn a direct link between sewage pollution in the Tijuana River and hazardous air quality in nearby San Diego. - [Plans Approved to Build London’s First Wave Pool](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/london-wave-pool-plans-approved/) - North London is set to get its first wave pool after council approval cleared the way for construction in Lea Valley Park. - [NOAA Forecast Takes Stab at Predicting Which U.S. Regions Will Be the Snowiest This Winter](https://www.theinertia.com/news/noaa-forecast-reveals-u-s-regions-snowiest-winter/) - NOAA shared details of how the upcoming La Niña may impact different parts of the United States, which shed some light on who may expect the snowiest winter. - [Craig Anderson Unpacks His Mentawai Quiver](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/craig-anderson-haydenshapes-surfboards-quiver/) - Craig Anderson recently ended up at Alaia Mentawai with a quiver full of Haydenshapes, and here he unpacks the bag of surfboards for the viewer. - [Arc'teryx Under Heavy Scrutiny Following Himalayan Fireworks Display](https://www.theinertia.com/news/arcteryx-heavy-scrutiny-himalayan-fireworks-display/) - The fireworks show was a collaboration between Arc'teryx and a Chinese artist, featuring colored fireworks resembling a dragon moving along the Tibetan Plateau. - [Paddle Boarding Essentials: The Gear We Can’t SUP Without](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/paddle-boarding-essentials-gear-accessories-we-cant-sup-without/) - When you go stand up paddling, it's nice to have the gear and accessories that make it better. Whether you paddle an iSUP or traditional SUP, you'll love these. - [Protect Our Winters Expands Climate Advocacy to Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers](https://www.theinertia.com/news/protect-our-winters-expands-climate-advocacy-to-oceans-lakes-and-rivers/) - Protect Our Winters is branching out with a new initiative called the POW Water Alliance. The POW Water Alliance is adding a few more big names to the roster. - [Whale Shark With Severe Spinal Deformity Appears to Be Living Life Just Fine](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/whale-shark-spinal-deformity/) - The whale shark is an amazing creature. Researchers stumbled into one animal with a severe spinal deformity that hasn't ever been recorded in whale sharks. - [Top 5 U.S. Beach Towns at the Highest Risk of Coastal Erosion](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/coastal-erosion-beach-towns-at-risk/) - Beach towns are looking down the barrel of a gun that comes in the form of coastal erosion. Here are the top five places that should be most worried. - [WSL Global Safety and Security Director Bern Page Passes Away](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bern-page-wsl-global-safety-security-passes-away/) - According to an announcement on social media, the World Surf League’s longtime Global Safety and Security Director Bern Page has passed away. - [Get the Inside Scoop on Backcountry’s All-New Membership Program](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/backcountry-summit-club/) - Backcountry is upgrading its existing membership program. Here's everything you need to know about Summit Club and Summit Club+ perks. - [Unreal Adventures in Mammoth Lakes: Fall Edition](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/mammoth-lakes-unreal-fall-adventures/) - Temperatures may be on the decline, but in California's Eastern Sierra, the mountain adventures are ramping up. Here's how to enjoy that time in Mammoth Lakes. - [The Best Sun Shirts of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-sun-shirts/) - Our team loves sun shirts for all our adventures. Check out our best sun shirts from brands like Free Fly, Cotopaxi, Kuhl, Patagonia, and more. - [The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-inflatable-paddle-board/) - Our veteran paddlers recently put some of the best inflatable paddle boards to a head-to-head test to help you find the right board for your needs and budget. - [Saquarema Inks Deal with WSL to Hold Championship Tour Events Through 2028](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/saquarema-brazil-inks-deal-wsl-2028/) - Saquarema, Brazil announced it has renewed its partnership with the World Surf League to host a Championship Tour event through the 2028 season. - [Kolby Aipa Honored in Huntington Beach Paddle-Out](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kolby-aipa-paddle-out/) - Kolby Aipa, who tragically passed away on August 5th, as a result of an e-bike accident, was honored with a paddle-out in Huntington Beach this past Saturday. - [The Best Wing Foil Boards of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-wing-foil-boards/) - Looking for the best wing foil boards of 2025? You've come to the right place. Here we take a look at some of the best-selling foil boards in the industry. - [Leopard Sharks Caught on Camera Having a Threesome](https://www.theinertia.com/video/leopard-sharks-mating-threesome/) - There's a lot we don't know about leopard sharks, and researchers are constantly surprised. The most recent surprise was a leopard shark threesome. - [There's a Backyard Wave Pool in Arizona, So Ben Gravy Had to Test It Out](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-surfing-wave-pool-backyard-arizona/) - The Wave Source is "designed to be radically more affordable to build and significantly more energy efficient." Here's a pool in an Arizona backyard. - [A Kirra Point Carnage Compilation Full of Burns, Wipeouts, and Fails](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kirra-point-surfing-fail-compilation/) - Kirra Point is a really, really good wave. And when a wave gets crowded, the percentage of wipeouts, burns, and straight-up fails skyrockets. As do the burns. - [Matt Bromley Has Some Very Good Pointers for Getting Barreled](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-pointers-getting-barreled/) - Matt Bromley wants you to get more barreled. That's why he's been dropping YouTube tutorials, the most recent of which focuses on getting tubed. - [Russell Bierke on the Joy, Triumph, and Terrifying Reality of Surfing Big Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/russell-bierke-surfing-big-waves/) - Russell Bierke is a slab connoisseur, surfing the type of waves most of us would never be comfortable in. He talks about the realities of the big wave life. - [Megastar DJ Steve Aoki Logs Some Tube Time at the Surf Ranch](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dj-steve-aoki-tube-time-surf-ranch/) - Steve Aoki is predominately known for crowd surfing, but he's broadening his horizons. - [Orcas Sinking a Sailboat Off Coast of Portugal Caught on Video](https://www.theinertia.com/news/orcas-sink-boat-portugal/) - Orcas have been doing something strange: seemingly attacking boats. On September 13, a pod of killer whales was filmed as they went after a vessel in Portugal. - [Mason Ho Returns to Mexico, But the Best Is Yet to Come](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mason-ho-returns-to-mexico/) - Is it really a Mason Ho edit if you're not wincing at the thought of spearing into a jagged rock? Watch him do it in Mexico, a place with many good waves. - [NOAA Forecasts Short-Lived La Niña Winter](https://www.theinertia.com/news/noaa-forecasts-short-lived-la-nina-winter/) - The term "La Niña Watch" refers specifically to a classification in which conditions are favorable for La Niña to develop within the next six months. - [The Truth About Learning to Surf as an Adult](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/learning-to-surf-adult-truth/) - Wanna learn to surf as an adult? There are some harsh truths you need to know. It'll take a while to actually ride a wave. And it'll feel like people hate you. - [Russia Hit by Another Giant Earthquake; Tsunami Warnings Issued and Dropped](https://www.theinertia.com/news/russia-earthquake-tsunami-warnings/) - Another major earthquake hit Russia on Friday. Measuring a magnitude of 7.8, it struck at a depth of a little over s miles and prompted tsunami warnings. - [Impossibles: 6 Minutes of Perfect Waves on the Bukit Peninsula](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/impossibles-surfing-perfect-waves/) - On July 9, surfers who paddled out at Impossibles found it to be just as good as they thought it would be... and even better. The Bukit Peninsula was firing. - [The Best Surfboard Bags for Daily Use and Surf Travel](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-surfboard-bags-review-surf-travel/) - Having a good surfboard bag is almost as important as the surfboard. Be it for travel, day use, or just a sock, you'll want to keep your board protected. - [Big Wave Sensation Tom Myers Doesn’t Want to Start a Vlog, But He Might Quit His Side Job](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tom-myers-big-wave-challenge-ride-of-year/) - Tom Myers burst into the surfing spotlight in 2025 after two rides at Queenscliff Bombie that shook the internet and earned him a Ride of the Year award - [Are These Rail Slides or Optical Illusions?](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/rail-slides-skiing-optical-illusions/) - A new release from Warren Miller means a new season is on the horizon. It's actually one of the coolest traditions in outdoor sports. - [A Forecaster Shares When to Expect Your First Snowfall](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/forecaster-shares-expect-first-snowfall/) - A handful of factors are contributing to the current forecasts for the first snowfa, with a short-lived La Niña on the horizon playing a major role. - [Ben Thouard Wins Photography Prize for Jaw-Dropping Nazaré Image](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-thouard-photography-prize-nazare/) - Among the winners of Oceanographic magazine's Ocean Photographer of the Year award is a name that should be familiar to fans of surf photography: Ben Thouard. - [The Best SUP Paddles of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-sup-paddles/) - We tested the best SUP paddles on the market from brands like Werner, Aqua Bound, Kialoa, and NRS to help you find the right paddle for your needs and budget. - [The Best Life Jackets for Paddle Boarding, from Foam Vests to Inflatable Belts](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-life-jacket-for-paddle-boarding/) - Looking to stay safe on the water without sacrificing comfort and performance? Our expert paddlers have tested the best life jackets for paddle boarding. - [Four Whales Spotted Entangled in Shark Nets off Queensland Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/whales-shark-nets-queensland/) - A spate of incidents in which whales have been snared in Australian shark nets have led activists to once again cry for their removal. - [Sharing the Stoke at La Jolla's Nick Would Surf Jam](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nick-would-surf-jam-la-jolla/) - In 2022, surfer and outdoorsman Nick Simon perished in a car accident in New Zealand. His legacy lives on in the Nick Would Surf Jam held annually in La Jolla. - [Tropical Storm Gabrielle Forms in Atlantic Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/news/tropical-storm-gabrielle-forms-atlantic/) - Though it's been an uncharacteristically mild hurricane season, that doesn't mean it's over. This week, Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed in the Atlantic. - [Travel Perks for the Outdoor Adventurer](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/travel-perks-for-adventurers/) - Why one T-Mobile superfan says she came for the coverage, but stayed for the perks. - [Man Dies After Falling Into 'Thor's Well' on Oregon Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/news/thors-well-oregon-drowning-death/) - A man is dead after drowning in Thor's Well, a natural feature in Yachats on the coast of Oregon. Bystanders say he was standing too close to the edge. - [Ramón Navarro Sounds the Alarm: A 'World-Class' Wave Is Being Forever Altered in Chile](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ramon-navarro-world-class-wave-altered-chile/) - Chilean big-wave surfer Ramón Navarro says one of his country’s “world-class” waves is about to be permanently transformed by construction. - [3 Minutes of Superbank Drop-Ins That'll Make You Very Angry](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/superbank-surfing-drop-ins/) - The Superbank is crowded. Lots of surfers and lots of waves means one thing: lots of drop-ins. So heere are three minutes of drop-ins, courtesy of Surf Days. - [Kai Lenny on How Maui Has Shaped His Surfing, and How Bean Burritos Have Fueled His Career](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kai-lenny-surfer-waterman-maui-career-interview/) - Kai Lenny can do it all. But he's always sure to pay homage to his Maui home. We spoke to the gifted surfer about his upbringing and innovative style. - [A Recap of Kai Lenny's Big Wave Season](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kai-lenny-2024-2025-big-wave-season/) - Kai Lenny's big wave count was impressive (understatement) and his passport collected a lot of stamps during the winter of 2024-2025. - [Italo Ferreira Lands His 'First 720' at the São Paulo Surf Club](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/italo-ferreira-first-720-sao-paulo-surf-club/) - Italo Ferreira landed what he called his "first 720" at the São Paulo Surf Club, and it's got us all fired up to see what he can do next. - [Italian Alpine Skier Matteo Franzoso Dies Following Crash During Preseason Training](https://www.theinertia.com/news/matteo-franzoso-italian-alpine-skier-dies/) - The Italian alpine skiing team endured a staggering loss when Matteo Franzoso passed away during preseason training at the Chilean ski resort of La Parva. - [Scientists Discover New Species of Coral, Name It After Legendary 'Star Wars' Character](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/scientists-discovered-new-coral-star-wars-character/) - A new species of coral has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean, and University of Hawai'i researchers have given it a fun name: Iridogorgia Chewbacca. - [The Highest Point East of the Mississippi Reopens for Hiking After Hurricane Damage](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/mount-mitchell-hiking-reopens-hurricane-damage/) - Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak of the Appalachian range is back open to the public for hiking after Hurricane Helene ravaged the region a year ago. - [Another Outer Banks House Collapses Into the Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/news/another-outer-banks-house-collapses/) - This marks the 12th collapsed house on the Outer Banks in the past five years. - [Adam Bennetts and Some of the Smoothest Foil Surfing You've Ever Seen](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/adam-bennetts-foil-surfing/) - Adam Bennetts is heading to Europe for a few weeks to launch FLIGHTLab on the Old Continent, but before he left, he decided to get a quick session in at home. - [Bettylou Sakura Johnson on the Championship Tour Season When She Came Into Her own](https://www.theinertia.com/features/bettylou-sakura-johnson-championship-tour-season-2025/) - Bettylou Sakura Johnson qualified for the Championship Tour in 2022. While she's delivered some impressive performances since, she officially broke out in 2025. - [Behind the Scenes of 'Less Than Easy' With Albee Layer](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/albee-layer-behind-the-scenes-less-than-easy/) - What you see here is a look behind the scenes of Albee's part of the film. It's a good look at how the man thinks and why he surfs the way he does. - [Alo Slebir Surfed the Biggest Wave of 2024-2025, But the WSL Says It Fell Short of a New World Record](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/alo-slebir-biggest-wave-2024-2025-wsl-short-record/) - The WSL's world record measurement still isn't the official say on Slebir's wave. That determination should come from Guinness, according to the WSL - ['Make It Make Sense': Joel Tudor Warns of Airline Policy Changes for Surfers Flying to Hawaii](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/joel-tudor-flying-hawaii-surfboards/) - Joel Tudor recently posted to social media that he was not able to bring his longboards on an airline when he was traveling to Hawaii. - [New SpaceX Launches Could Displace Space Coast Surfers...and Nudists](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/spacex-launches-displace-space-coast-surfers-nudists/) - SpaceX applied for a permit to launch its Starship rocket from Kennedy Space Center, causing concern from locals, including patrons of a nearby nude beach. - [Another Grieving Orca Mother Is Carrying Her Dead Calf](https://www.theinertia.com/news/another-grieving-orca-mother-is-carrying-her-dead-calf/) - In 2018, an orca named Tahlequah broke the world's heart as she carried her dead calf with her for 17 days. Now, a few years later, it's happening again. - [Report: Surfing Pumps $194 Million Into Santa Cruz Economy But Sea Level Rise Could Threaten That](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/santa-cruz-surfing-economy-sea-level-rise/) - A report by Save the Waves Coalition quantified the value of surfing in Santa Cruz and warned that sea level rise could hit the town's economy hard. - [Tide, Time, and Tracking Tech: The Best Surf Watches of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-surf-watches/) - Surf watches can do a lot, from telling you the tide to recording your waves on local surf cams. Here are the best surf watches we've tested. - [5 Innovative Windsport Products and Trends From AWSI 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/5-innovative-windsport-products-and-trends-from-awsi-2025/) - AWSI 2025 had some awesome new foiling gear to check out. After three days of testing, here's some treats and trends that stood out to me. - [Surfing Australia Announces Departure of CEO](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-australia-announces-departure-of-ceo/) - Surfing Australia recently announced that Chris Mater will be stepping down as the organization's Chief Executive Officer. - [This Is What Good Surfing Etiquette Looks Like](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/good-surfing-etiquette-looks-like/) - You've seen plenty of examples online of what bad surfing etiquette looks like. So this is what good surfing etiquette looks like. Let's try to learn something. - [A Hiker’s 9-Day Ordeal in the Himalayas Is a Reminder to Always Be Prepared](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/hikers-himalayas-ordeal-prepared/) - A hiker who spent nine days lost in the Himalayas has shared his survival story – a sobering reminder to always be prepared in the outdoors. - [The Story of When Surfers Become Disco Dancers to Pay the Bills](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfers-disco-dancers-pay-bills/) - This is the story of when traveling professional surfers run out of money, and turn to disco dancing to pay the bills. Yes, it really happened - [WSL Transitioning Big Wave World Record Verification to Guinness](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-transitioning-big-wave-world-record-verification/) - According to a press release from the WSL, the organization will give the job of verifying Big Wave World Records to Guinness World Records. - [Australia Crowned Team World Champion at the 2025 ISA World Surfing Games](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/australia-crowned-team-world-champion/) - The 2025 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games have come to a close, with Team Australia taking top honors. - [Development Group Launches Survey for Potential New Surf Park in Victoria, British Columbia](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/development-group-survey-surf-park-victoria-british-columbia/) - The development group is looking to judge the demand for a surf park in a place like Vancouver Island, where the population is less dense - [Kite Surfer Sets Guinness World Record for ‘Highest Kite Surf Tow-up’](https://www.theinertia.com/video/kite-surfer-jake-scrace-world-record/) - British kite surfer Jake Scrace is the new record-holder for the highest kite surf tow-up, and he definitely went very high up in the air. Like, really high. - [Rip Curl to Host GromSearch Finals in New Virginia Wave Pool](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gromsearch-virginia-wave-pool/) - Atlantic Park is North America’s first Wavegarden Cove. The facility opened in Virginia Beach in August and has been a hit. The GromSearch event is October 4. - [Apple Watch Ultra Review: Possibly the Best Surf Watch on the Market](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/apple-watch-ultra-surf-watch-review/) - The Apple Watch Ultra is a great surf watch, especially for the multi-sport athlete, or those that need to keep someone on-shore informed of their whereabouts. - [Watch Dolphins and Sea Lions Turn the Tables on Great White Sharks](https://www.theinertia.com/video/dolphins-sea-lions-great-white-sharks/) - Great white sharks are apex predators. Dolphins and sea lions are on the menu, but rare drone footage found a few unlikely interactions between them. - ['100 Foot Wave' and Garrett McNamara Won a Pair of Emmy Awards](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/100-foot-wave-emmy-awards-garrett-mcnamara/) - "100 Foot Wave," HBO Max's documentary featuring Garrett McNamara and his search for the biggest waves on the planet, won two Emmy Awards on September 7th. - [Did Australia’s Next Great Surfing Talent Just Emerge From the World Surfing Games?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dane-henry-australia-next-great-surfer/) - Before Sunday, only three surfers had ever managed the rare feat of winning both ISA junior and ISA open gold medals. Australia's Dane Henry joined that list - [Rogue Waves: Scientists Finally Have an Explanation for How They Occur](https://www.theinertia.com/news/rogue-wave-explanation/) - A new study shines a little more light on the strange mechanics that lead to the birth of rogue waves, and it's less suprising than you might think. - [Nova Scotia Is at a Crossroads of Surfing Growth](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nova-scotia-surfing-crossroads-growth/) - Pre-COVID, the Nova Scotia surf scene had been quietly minding its own business for some 50 years. But in 2025, Canada's East Coast surf scene is exploding. - [How Some of the World's Most Famous Surf Spots Got Their Names](https://www.theinertia.com/features/surf-spots-got-their-names/) - The names of famous surf spots have become so ingrained in our surf psyche that we often take them at face value. But how did they get those names? - [Watch Italo Ferreira Stomp Out Not One, But Two Backflips](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/italo-ferreira-two-backflips-surfing/) - Italo Ferreira needed six tries before he finally nailed a backflip. And then he went out and nailed it again. That's a pretty solid batting average. - [The Best Wings for Wing Foiling](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-wings-wing-foiling/) - Wing foiling is taking the world of watersports by storm. We got our hands on the best wings for wing foiling of 2025, and here are our favorites. - [The Legendary Mike Stewart and One Brutal Teahupo'o Wipeout](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mike-stewart-teahupoo-wipeout/) - Mike Stewart is a committed wave rider, but all the commitment in the world can't help when you're airdropping under the hood of a giant Teahupo'o wave. - [We're at the Peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, But It's 'Remarkably' Quiet This Year](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/were-at-the-peak-of-the-atlantic-hurricane-season-but-its-remarkably-quiet-this-year/) - For Atlantic surfers, the last storm to march to the East Coast was Erin, which produced all-time swell for the U.S. and historic and rare XXL surf in Europe. - [My Favorite Snowboard Jacket This Year: Burton [AK] Swash Review](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/burton-ak-swash-snowboard-jacket-review/) - The Burton [AK] Swash is one of our favorite snowboard jackets in years. Durable, functional, and stylish, it's a category winner this season. - [The Best Snowboard Jackets of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-snowboard-jackets/) - We've been testing the best snowboard jackets from top brands like Burton, Patagonia, and Volcom. Check out our favorite shells and 3-in-1s for every rider. - [Tofino Bans Plastic Water Bottles Under a Liter In a Win Against Plastic Pollution](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tofino-water-bottle-ban/) - Tofino, the tiny surf townon Vancouver Island, recently announced that single-use plastic water bottles that measure one liter or smaller are banned. - [Michel Bourez Wins Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy With a Torn Hammy and a Perfect 10](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/michel-bourez-wins-maldives-surfing-champions-trophy-with-a-torn-hammy-and-a-perfect-10/) - Michel Bourez won the 2025 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, winning both the thruster event and the grand final back-to-back at Sultans. - [John John Florence Surfaces at Secret Slab Amid Sailing Adventures](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/john-john-florence-secret-slab-sailing-adventures/) - When John John Florence announced he was taking a break from competitive surfing in 2025, he said he wanted to “find new waves.” He’s held to his word. - [Mason Ho Makes Long-Awaited Return to 'Magical' Mexican Wave](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mason-ho-magical-mexican-wave/) - In his latest YouTube edit, Mason Ho makes the long-awaited return to a Mexican wave called "Punto Magico." - [Banzai Is Back: A Legendary Grassroots Ski Race Is Returning After a Decade Off](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/banzai-ski-race-palisades-tahoe/) - The Banzai downhill, first created by ski racer Daron Rahlves, is back. Palisades Tahoe will host a revival of the event this winter. - [Meet the Bull Run, Occy's Latest Favorite Surfboard](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bull-run-surfboard-js-industries-occy/) - When most people make a list of the greatest power surfers, Mark Occhilupo is on it. Occy's latest favorite stick in his quiver is the JS Bull Run. - [Grand Teton Runner Faces Federal Conviction After Cutting Switchback During Record Attempt](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/grand-teton-michelino-sunseri-trail-runner-record-attempt/) - A federal court found runner Michelino Sunseri guilty of cutting a switchback during his speed record attempt of Wyoming's 13,770-foot Grand Teton. - [Kai Lenny Encountered a Perfect Day in the Mentawais... and Decided to Ride Switch](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kai-lenny-encountered-a-perfect-day-in-the-mentawais-and-decided-to-ride-switch/) - Kai Lenny recently encountered a perfect Mentawai day, all to himself. He took it as an opportunity to experiment. - ['Forever Chemicals' Found In Greenland Killer Whale Blubber](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/forever-chemicals-found-in-greenland-killer-whale-blubber/) - Pretty much everything is full of "forever chemicals." Blubber samples taken from killer whales in the Arctic were found to have five new compounds of PFAS - [It's Time to Recognize Ester Ledecka as One of the World's Best Athletes](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/ester-ledecka-skiing-snowboarding-gold-medals/) - She's won gold medals in skiing and snowboarding and is a talented windsurfer. Ester Ledecka is one of the world's best athletes. It's time she got her shine. - [Asher Pacey Surfing Bells Is Medicine for Anyone Who Loves Good Style](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/asher-pacey-surfing-bells-beach-style/) - Asher Pacey has a very good style. It's hard to define, but no one will deny he's got a lot of it on a surfboard. Here, it's on full display at firing Bells. - [Toxic Waste Barrels Off L.A. Are Forming Strange Rings Around Them](https://www.theinertia.com/news/toxic-waste-barrels-off-l-a-are-forming-strange-rings-around-them/) - There is an enormous toxic waste dumping ground in the waters off the coast of Los Angeles. Barrels once thought to contain DDT might not. But what is in them? - [Newport Beach Kids Trapped in Collapsed Sand Hole in Dramatic Video](https://www.theinertia.com/news/newport-beach-kids-trapped-in-collapsed-sand-hole-in-dramatic-video/) - A beach day almost turned deadly, when a sand hole collapsed on two boys near the Newport Beach Pier. - [Snowboarder Survives 100-Foot Fall Down Colorado's Skyscraper Glacier](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/snowboarder-survives-100-foot-fall-down-colorados-skyscraper-glacier/) - According to the report, search and rescue responders reached the snowboarder at 5:45 pm — more than three hours after his fall — by traversing a 300-foot path. - [Study Finds Endangered Shark Meat in U.S. Grocery Stores](https://www.theinertia.com/news/study-endangered-shark-meat-u-s-grocery-stores/) - In a new study, researchers found that a shocking amount of the shark meat available in United States grocery stores came from endangered species. - [The Legend of Tom Curren: Why This Surfer Continues to Inspire](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tom-curren-legend-continues-to-inspire/) - Writer Sam George completes his three-part series on the legend of Tom Curren by giving us the real reasons that Curren still inspires all these years later. - [Snowboard and Portable Toilet Companies Announces Hilarious Brand Partnership](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/snowboard-portable-toilet-companies-announces-brand-partnership/) - Is there an obvious application for promoting both snowboarding gear and porta potties side-by-side? Not really. But you can't say it isn't funny. - [Rip Curl Expands European Wetsuit Recycling Program](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/rip-curl-expands-european-wetsuit-recycling-program/) - Recently Rip Curl decided to expand its existing program in Europe by partnering with the company Circular Flow, to make new products out of donated neoprene. - [New Snailfish Species Is Cute Enough to Be In a Pixar Film](https://www.theinertia.com/video/bumpy-snailfish-new-species-pixar/) - Living deep beneath the surface of the ocean, there lives a little fish so adorable it looks fake. We didn't know the bumpy snailfish existed until recently. - [The Chaos of Surfing Malibu When the Waves Are Good](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-malibu-chaos-good-waves/) - Labor Day in Malibu, California had it all: sunshine, one of the best swells of the year, and just about everyone in Southern California trying to surf it. - [Watch a Pair of Great Whites Get Very, Very Close to a California Kayak Fisherman](https://www.theinertia.com/video/watch-a-pair-of-great-whites-get-very-very-close-to-a-california-kayak-fisherman/) - Carlos Gauna tracks a couple of great white sharks as they followed a kayak fisherman. It's a vivid reminder that sharks are in the ocean. - [Jamie O'Brien Attempts to Shortboard Alaskan Tidal Wave](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-attempts-to-shortboard-alaskan-tidal-wave/) - Jamie O'Brien revisited a trip to Alaska for his latest video, where he attempted to shortboard a tidal bore wave. All in the name of fun, right? - [Nate Florence, Fresh Off Dengue Fever, Surfs Maxing Mullaghmore](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nate-florence-fresh-off-dengue-fever-surfs-maxing-mullaghmore/) - Hurricane Erin was a freakishly large storm. Nate Florence decided that he'd jump said pond and pluck Erin's fruit in Ireland. Specifically, at Mullaghmore. - [Snow Gods Answer New Zealand Ski Resort's Prayers, Send Enough Snow to Reopen](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/new-zealand-resort-snow-open/) - Images from Temple Basin this past weekend show a stark difference from the barely-dusted grounds of a few weeks ago when Temple Basin closed down. - [This Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Collected a $5,000 Reward for a Carson City Detour](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/pacific-crest-trail-hiker-5000/) - Julianne Mahoney was awarded $5,000 by the Carson City, Nevada marketing arm for taking a detour off the Pacific Crest Trail. Here's how she spent it. - [2 Minutes of Gorgeous Drone Footage Documenting Oahu's Run of South Swell](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/drone-footage-oahu-south-swell/) - The South Shore of Oahu has seen a healthy run of swell this summer. And Nyzjon Jefferson has been there to document the surfing with his drone footage. - [Are Floating Spheres the Answer to Saving Coral Reefs?](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/floating-spheres-answer-saving-coral-reefs/) - Coral Reef Arks is a company developing spherical structures to restore reefs in our oceans. The founder is confident the design will work to help coral grow. - [Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder, Ron DiMenna, Passes Away at 88](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ron-jon-surf-shop-founder-ron-dimenna-passes-away-at-88/) - Ron Jon is the namesake of 13 different surf shops across the country, originally established by DiMenna in New Jersey in 1959. - [Surfer Killed in Weekend Shark Attack Near Sydney, Australia](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfer-killed-in-weekend-shark-attack-near-sydney-australia/) - A surfer is dead after a weekend shark attack off Sydney, Australia. The attack happened at Long Reef Beach on the morning of Saturday, September 6th. - [NOAA Warns of 'Life-Threatening Surf' For Hawaii From Hurricane Kiko](https://www.theinertia.com/news/noaa-life-threatening-surf-hawaii-hurricane-kiko/) - The NOAA's National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center revealed details early Monday of Hurricane Kiko's path near Hawaii. - [Matt Bromley Breaks Down How to Take Off on Heavier Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-breaks-down-how-to-take-off-on-heavier-waves/) - Matt Bromley has spent a lot of time surfing waves much larger than most people are comfortable surfing. Here, he breaks down the ever-important take off. - [English Surf Competition Canceled Due to Sewage Discharge](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/english-surf-competition-canceled-sewage-discharge/) - On Saturday, the 2025 English Interclub Surfing Championships in Porthtowan, Cornwall was forced to cancel due to a sewage discharge. - [Without Olympic Obligations, Championship Tour Surfers Have Skipped the World Surfing Games](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/championship-tour-surfers-skip-world-surfing-games/) - As the 2025 World Surfing Games get underway, Championship Tour surfers are mostly absent given that these Games don't have any stakes in Olympic qualification. - [Kelly Slater Reveals Extent of Scoliosis in Body Scan Images](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-scoliosis-body-scan/) - Kelly Slater has never kept his back issues a secret, and he recently had a full body scan done to see what's happening under his skin suit. Scoliosis, anyone? - [August Was an Insanely Good Month to Be a Surfer on the Bukit Peninsula](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bukit-penninsula-august-good-month-surfer/) - August is a pretty good month the be a surfer on Bali's Bukit Peninsula. Surf Raw Files took a look back through the clips from the month. And it was awesome. - [CJ Macias Breaks Down his Worst Wipeout at Nazare in Detail](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/cj-macias-nazare-wipeout/) - In the latest short from Tim Bonython, big wave charger CJ Macias describes the worst wipeout of his life at Nazaré. - [Watch the Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Stir Up a 'Volnado'](https://www.theinertia.com/news/kilauea-volcano-eruption-volnado/) - Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is a sight to see. Livestream viewers were recently treated to spewing lava and a whirlwind created by it. A "volnado," if you will. - [The House That Haydenshapes Built Is for Sale for $16 Million AUD](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/haydenshapes-hayden-cox-house-for-sale/) - Hayden Cox's surfboard brand, Haydenshapes, is one of the biggest on the planet, and like any good entrepreneur, he's got his fingers in the real estate market. - [Cam Scott on the Endless Joys of Finless Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/cam-scott-finless-surfing/) - Cam Scott likes surfing without fins. It's nearly impossible for the average surfer, but Scott is not average. Here, he explains what he loves about it so much. - [Gearoid McDaid Gives Another Look at Mullaghmore During Hurricane Erin Swell](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gearoid-mcdaid-gives-mullaghmore-hurricane-erin-swell/) - Hurricane Erin has passed, but damn if we won't squeeze every last drop of blood from the stone. This time with footage from Irish charger Gearoid McDaid. - [Yago Dora Is a Worthy Surfing World Champ But Do We Need to Talk About JJF and Gabe Being MIA?](https://www.theinertia.com/opinion/yago-dora-is-a-worthy-surfing-world-champ-but-do-we-need-to-talk-about-jjf-and-gabe-being-mia/) - Yago Dora is certainly deserving of a world title. But does the perspective change on his title knowing Gabriel Medina and John John Florence both missed 2025? - [Molly Picklum Received an Awesome Welcome When She Returned Home as the World Champ](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/molly-picklum-welcome-home-world-champ/) - Molly Picklum just won her first world championship in Fiji. Her welcome home on returning to Australia was pretty awesome too - [Ben Gravy's on a Quest to Surf Every Named Storm This Year, the Latest Was Fernand](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravys-quest-surf-every-named-storm/) - It may be less of a momentous storm than Erin, but Tropical Storm Fernand has been kicking up its share of swell, and of course Ben Gravy was there to surf it. - [Matt Bromley Wants to Teach You How to Be the Best Tube Rider You Can Be](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-surfing-barrel-riding-lesson/) - Matt Bromley has been in the barrel far more than the vast majority of surfers out there. He wants to teach you how to be better at it. Isn't that nice of him? - [Environmental Study for Ensenada Port Expansion, Which Is Threatening Iconic Waves, to Be Kept Secret](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ensenada-port-expansion-environmental-study-secret-ruin-waves/) - A research center contracted by Mexico’s federal government to study the impact of a proposed port expansion in Ensenada, says it will withhold documentation. - [Yosemite Workers Warn of Crisis While Park Officials Say All Is Well](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/yosemite-workers-crisis/) - Yosemite National Park employees vented frustration about working conditions in a report. Park officials haven't acknowledged tconcerns of a potential crisis. - [Glenn Pang Explains the Basics of Surfboard Tails](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/glenn-pang-surfboard-tail/) - Here, Glenn Pang breaks down one of the more important basics of a surfboard's design: the tail. Pang knows more about surfboards than just about anyone. - [Ben Gravy on Why You Should Ride Whatever Surf Craft Makes You Feel Good](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-ben-gravy-interview-ride-surf-craft/) - Ben Gravy is the sultan of stoke. The man took YouTube and the surfing world by storm in the mid 2010s. He has some inspirational advice for you. - [The World's Most Luxurious Surfing Event Is Just About to Kick Off](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/worlds-most-luxurious-surfing-event/) - There's one surf event that stands out among the rest, especially when it comes to pure luxury: the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. - [14 Images From the WSL's Final 5 Swan Song In Fiji](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-final-5-fiji-14-images/) - Despite not surfing true Cloudbreak, the Final 5 proved to be a proper send off to the WSL's format in Fiji. - [Colorado Court Rules In Favor of Skier Who Fell From Chairlift](https://www.theinertia.com/uncategorized/colorado-court-skier-20-million-chairlift-fall/) - A years-long court battle concluded last week between Vail Resorts and a Colorado skier who was left paralyzed after falling from a chairlift in 2022. - [Vice Documentary: Cliff Kapono Is 'the Smartest Surfer In the World'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/cliff-kapono-smartest-surfer-world-vice/) - Cliff Kapono is featured in Vice's "Let It Kill You," a series that profiles very interesting people. Dr. Kapono is definitely a very interesting person. - [Lifeguard Sets Record For Running Marathon Holding Surfboard](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/lifeguard-sets-record-for-running-marathon-holding-surfboard/) - Australian lifeguard Andrew Reid found a unique way to add some difficulty to a marathon: completing the whole thing dressed as a surfer. - [8-Year-Old Boy Bitten by Shark in Key Largo](https://www.theinertia.com/news/8-year-old-boy-bitten-by-shark-in-key-largo/) - There has been yet another case of a shark encounter in Florida's notoriously sharky waters, this time an eight-year-old boy who was snorkeling near Key Largo. - [Why the Flylow Baker Bibs Dominate the Ski Bib Game](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/flylow-baker-bibs-ski-snowboard-bibs-review/) - The Flylow Baker Bibs just might be the best thing in skiing since shaped skis. Hardworking and loaded with features, it's hard to believe they only cost $430. - [The Surf in Newport Was So Good to Kick Off Labor Day Weekend](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/newport-surf-good-labor-day/) - Newport Beach delivered on August 29, 2025, the Friday of Labor Day weekend. The waves, the energy, the vibe – everything lined up and the surf was so good - [These are the Best Coolers for Every Type of Adventure](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-coolers/) - Over the years our expert gear team has tested over 40 coolers, and we selected only our favorites for this list. Check out the best coolers of 2025. - [Massive Great White Shark Filmed 100 Yards Off the Southern California Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/video/great-white-shark-southern-california-coast/) - If you surf in Southern California, then you have likely shared the lineup with a great white shark. For the most part, they're juveniles. Some are not. - [Hiker Falls 60 Feet From British Columbia Peak While Trying to Save Her Dog](https://www.theinertia.com/news/hiker-falls-60-feet-tricouni-peak-british-columbia-dog/) - After her dog slipped on a trail, hiker Margaux Cohen grabbed his harness to save him from falling. Unfortunately, the dog's weight pulled her down with him. - [Hurricane Erin Kicked up Insane Waves in Ireland and Nic von Rupp Was There to Surf Them](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hurricane-erin-ireland-nic-von-rupp/) - The stars aligned at Mullaghmore, Ireland, where Hurricane Erin kicked up a massive swell that Nic von Rupp eked out every last barrel from. - [Hurricane Erin in Europe: Natxo Gonzalez, Kepa Acero, Nic von Rupp Report on a Rare Summer Swell](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hurricane-erin-europe-rare-summer-swell/) - Europe's top chargers weighed in on their experience of the much-hyped Hurricane Erin swell. - [Yago Dora, Molly Picklum Win 2025 Surfing World Titles in Fiji](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/yago-dora-molly-picklum-win-2025-surfing-world-titles-in-fiji/) - Brazil’s Yago Dora and Australia’s Molly Picklum claimed maiden world titles at the WSL Finals in Fiji. Both surfers were number one heading into the finals. - [Why a Surf Contest in Paradise Might Not Be Such a Good Idea](https://www.theinertia.com/opinion/surf-contest-paradise-good-bad-idea/) - Holding a high-stakes surf contest in a location as plush as Tavarua might not be great for cutthroat competition. Ask the author. He's been there before. - [Nathan Florence Narrowly Avoids Disaster at Wild Remote Wave](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nathan-florence-disaster-remote-wave/) - Even Nathan Florence isn't immune to getting worked every once in a while. In fact, the surprising part is that it doesn't happen more often. - [Flashback: The Day Cloudbreak Was So Big the Fiji Pro Was Put On Hold](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/cloudbreak-fiji-code-red/) - We look back at a day so big, the Fiji Pro was put on hold. But it was one of the most epic freesurf sessions of all time. - [Alex Knost Rides His Latest Twinzer Design: the Blind Foil](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/alex-knost-surfing-twinzer-blind-foil/) - There isn't anyone who surfs quite like Alex Knost. He has a feel for surfboard design, and in the video you see here, he's on his latest: the Blind Foil. - [Watch Mason Ho Surf a Weird Little Diamond in the Rough](https://www.theinertia.com/uncategorized/watch-mason-ho-surf-a-weird-little-diamond-in-the-rough/) - Leave it to Mason Ho to find a surprisingly rippable wave no matter what the conditions. - [A Rare Shark Was Just Found 50 Years After Everybody Believed It Was Extinct](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/a-rare-shark-was-just-found-50-years-after-everybody-believed-it-was-extinct/) - The assumption was that the already-rare animal had been overfished, but five decades later, the shark popped up again in the same region it was discovered. - [The Legend of Tom Curren: Stories That Define the Iconic, Yet Enigmatic, Surfer](https://www.theinertia.com/features/tom-curren-surfing-legend-stories/) - In the second installment of a three-part series on Tom Curren, Sam George shares stories that help us understand an iconic surfer that no one really knew well. - [Diver Lost At Sea, Found Two Days Later On Different Continent](https://www.theinertia.com/news/diver-lost-at-sea-found-two-days-later-on-different-continent/) - A diver was recovered two days after being swept out to sea off the coast of Morocco last week. - [Lucas Godfrey on What It Was Like Breaking His Back at Backdoor](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/lucas-godfrey-backdoor-pipeline-broken-back/) - Lucas Godfrey is one of those people who surfs Pipeline about as well as it can be surfed. But on February 7, Godfrey broke his back while surfing Backdoor. - [Save Up to 60% at the Backcountry Labor Day Weekend Sale](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/backcountry-labor-day-sale-2025/) - Labor Day sees outdoor lovers soaking in the last of summer. But don’t forget to gear up for future missions during the Backcountry Labor Day Weekend Sale. - [Acidification May Erode Sharks' Teeth Faster Than They Can Grow Back, Study Finds](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/study-acidification-sharks-teeth/) - After eight weeks in seawater tanks, the teeth in the tank with increased acidification levels showed “increased root corrosion … and altered serration.” - [10 Great Deals from the REI Labor Day Sale](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/10-great-deals-from-the-rei-labor-day-sale/) - The REI annual Labor Day Sale is back with big savings on watersports equipment and apparel. Whether you spend your days paddling, lounging, or camping. - [A Lesson in Surf Etiquette: Please Stop Doing This](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surf-etiquette-please-stop-doing-this/) - I wanted to break down why paddling without looking is such a big problem in surfing. Please stop doing it. It's one of the most dangerous things you can do. - [Ben Gravy Battles 15-Foot-Plus Monsters For Part Two of Hurricane Erin Megaswell](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-battles-15-foot-plus-monsters-for-part-two-of-hurricane-erin-megaswell/) - Last time we checked in with Ben Gravy, he was battling 20-foot behemoths kicked up by Hurricane Erin. The thing is, that wasn't just a one-day event. - [The Best Wetsuit Booties for Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-best-wetsuit-booties-for-cold-water-surfing/) - If you surf anywhere other than the tropics, chances are you need surf booties at some point. Here are our favorites to keep you warm and surfing your best. - [Jack Robinson Takes Over Cloudbreak in a Pre-WSL Finals Freesurf](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jack-robinson-cloudbreak-pre-wsl-finals-freesurf/) - Jack Robinson is among the WSL Finals surfers that have to be prepared for anything, and that means freesurfs at Cloudbreak and Restaurants. - [Yolanda Hopkins Sequeira Might Be the Most Underrated Surfer on the Planet](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/yolanda-hopkins-sequeira-underrated-surfer/) - Yolanda Hopkins Sequeira has been oh-so-close to making the Championship Tour several times in the last few years. Could this be the season it happens - [Study Finds Four In Five Whale Sharks Have Human-Caused Injuries](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/study-finds-four-in-five-whale-sharks-have-human-caused-injuries/) - A new study found that roughly four out of five whale sharks off the coast of Indonesian West Papua bear scars caused by humans. - [Xcel Drylock 3mm Split Toe Wetsuit Booties Review: Comfort, Warmth, and Board-Feel Collide](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/xcel-drylock-3mm-split-toe-wetsuit-booties-review/) - The Xcel Drylock 3mm Split Toe Booties are comfortable and flexible, and their refined sole offers excellent board feel. - [The Pro-Lite Smuggler Surfboard Bag is Raising the Bar for Surf Travel](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/pro-lite-smuggler-surfboard-bag-review/) - Surf traveling? The Pro-Lite Smuggler 2+1 is one of the best surfboard bags this year. Protective and discreet, we feel safe sending our boards with this bag. - [Uluwatu Archival Footage From 1985 Will Make You Wish You Were Born in a Different Era](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/uluwatu-archival-footage-1985/) - The Surf Film Archive is taking old footage from lost surf films, restoring it, and putting it online. In this clip, Uluwatu takes center stage. - [Kelly Slater on the Fiji Forecast, New Final 5 Format, and More](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-fiji-format-wsl/) - Kelly Slater is a man who's known great success at just about every wave that's ever been on tour, and in this video from the WSL, he breaks it all down. - [Watch Perfect Uluwatu and Padang Padang in 1975 In This Unearthed Footage](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/uluwatu-padang-padang-surfing-archival-footage-2/) - A few Indonesian waves stand out above the rest: Uluwatu and Padang Padang. Here, the viewer is afforded a glimpse into a time we'd love to have experienced. - [Tech Billionaire Outlines Hypothetical Path Where He'd Buy Park City Mountain From Vail Resorts](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/tech-billionaire-park-city-mountain-vail-resorts/) - A tech billionaire that has been eying Park City Mountain for months now, outlined a hypothetical path in which he would by the resort from Vail. - [Mountain Biker Rides Kilimanjaro, Making for One of the Longest Downhills in the World](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/daniel-cristancho-mountain-bike-kilimanjaro/) - Daniel Cristancho, a non-professional rider decided that he'd like to ride down Kilimanjaro, but the only way up is up. So he brought his bike with him. - [Sky Surfer Grinds Bay Bridge in Wild Stunt](https://www.theinertia.com/news/sky-surfer-grinds-bay-bridge-in-wild-stunt/) - American skydiver Sean MacCormac became the first person to grind across the suspension cables of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. - [Robert Weiner, of Roberts Surfboards, Shaped His First Board in a Los Angeles Garage](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/robert-weiner-first-board/) - Robert Weiner and his boards are an integral part of Ventura, Californa surfing, but his first board was made out of a recycled blank in a Los Angeles garage. - [72-Year-Old Surfer Rescues Father, Son at New Smyrna Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/72-year-old-surfer-rescues-father-son-at-new-smyrna-beach/) - Thanks to a local surfer, though, two swimmers managed to make it alive out of the troubled waters of New Smyrna Beach. - [Mitchell Salazar Became One of Surfing’s Top Commentators by Doing Things His Way](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mitchell-salazar-surf-commentator/) - Mitchell Salazar has become one of the voices of the World Surf League, giving children across Latin America an example to follow. - [A Single Beautiful Minute on a Foilboard at Empty Uluwatu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/foilboard-surfing-uluwatu-adam-bennetts/) - Adam Bennetts rides a foilboard very well. When you see someone like Bennetts doing what he does, it can be easy to think that it's... well, easy. It's not. - [Gabriel Medina Finally Looks Human When He's Foil Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gabriel-medina-foil-surfing/) - If Gabriel Medina, one of the most talented surfers ever, has a hard time with a foil, you know it's not easy to do. It's nice to see him looking human. - [What History Says About Who Will Win the WSL Final 5 in Fiji](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-final-5-fiji-history/) - Only a few surfers have a deep competitive history at Cloudbreak. But what does that history say about who will win the upcoming WSL Final 5 in Fiji - [Paddleboarder Charged With Attempted Murder Using Paddle](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/paddleboarder-charged-attempted-murder-paddle/) - An altercation between a paddleboarder and surfer in the waters of Central California's Morro Bay led to a man being charged with assault with a deadly weapon. - [Sailors Warned Not To Leave Harbors Due to Orca Attacks in Shallow Waters](https://www.theinertia.com/news/orca-attacks-shallow-waters/) - Orca attacks have recently led the Spanish coast guard to advise boat owners in Galicia not to leave harbors. - [Second New Zealand Ski Area Is Waving the White Flag, Won't Open for 2025 Winter Season](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/second-new-zealand-ski-area-closing/) - Mt. Cheeseman is the second New Zealand ski resort this week to close for the 2025 Southern Hemisphere winter due to lack of snow. - [Mason Ho Rides With Dolphins, Surfs Shallow Reef on Indonesian 'Dream Day'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mason-ho-dream-day/) - The average day for Mason Ho is probably one most surfers would dream of, so whatever he would call a "Dream Day" must be pretty incredible. - [These Are the Head-to-Head Records of All Women in the WSL Final 5](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-final-5-women-head-to-head-records/) - If you're curious what the top five surfers have done against each other throughout their WSL careers, here's a quick breakdown of the head-to-head CT records. - [Rip Curl Cuts North American Jobs](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/rip-curl-cuts-north-american-jobs/) - It's been a tumultuous year for Rip Curl, and now the company will be cutting North American jobs and centralizing operations in the brand's Australian home. - [Decades Deep and Still Leading the Lineup: O'Neill Hyperfreak 4/3+ Review](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/oneill-hyperfreak-wetsuit-review/) - The O'Neill Hyperfreak has been a top-choice wetsuit for decades, beloved by surfers the world over for its legendary stretch and comfort. Here's our take. - [Ben Gravy Surfed Hurricane Erin's Biggest Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-surfing-hurricane-erin/) - Even though Hurricane Erin didn't actually make landfall, it still managed to wreak a lot of havoc on land. Ben Gravy decided he needed to test the waters. - [Surfing's Greatest Interviews: Iconic Shaper Jon Pyzel](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jon-pyzel-surfings-greatest-interviews/) - Jon Pyzel is one of the most important high-performance design names in the sport today. Matt George got his takes on the greatest aspects of surfing. - [3 Minutes of Kirra Point Perfection From 2021](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kirra-surfing-2021/) - Kirra Point is one of the best waves in the world. When it's firing, the wave's quality tough to beat, but it's also tough to beat the crowds. - [Hurricane Erin Swell Gifts East Coast With Surf](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hurricane-erin-swell-surf/) - Many East Coast surfers have been chasing the swell produced by Hurricane Erin – currently spinning 260 miles east of Cape Hatteras. Ben Gravy was one of them. - [Torren Martyn on the Many Benefits of Riding a Twin Fin](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/torren-martyn-benefits-surfing-twin-fin/) - Torren Martyn knows twin fins. He rides them in all sorts of waves, from heavy slabs to running point breaks. Here, he talks about why he loves them so much. - [Jamie O'Brien Is Calling This the Swell of the Summer in Waikiki](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-is-calling-this-the-swell-of-the-summer-in-waikiki/) - The same powerful swell that hit Teahupo'o finally made its way to Hawaii. Jamie O'Brien treated tus o the full JOB experience of a powerful Waikiki swell. - [Tatiana Weston-Webb Reveals She Competed in Saquarema While Nine Weeks Pregnant](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tatiana-weston-webb-pregnant-saquarema/) - Following her pregnancy announcement, Tatiana Weston-Webb published a personal vlog post detailing her pregnancy journey – including competing in Saquarema. - [WSL Finals Stats: Every Head-to-Head Record in the Men's Field](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-finals-stats-every-head-to-head-record-in-the-mens-field/) - In all seriousness, while stats never predict future outcomes when it comes to sports, they can tell interesting stories and reveal unexpected insight. - [See the Unbelievable Scale of North Carolina's Coastal Erosion in Two Videos Shot 10 Years Apart](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/coastal-erosion-north-carolina-brett-barley/) - North Carolina is one of the most obvious examples of coastal erosion in the US. A comparison from Brett Barley in the Outher Banks shows the extent of it. - [Do You Dream of Surfing In Your Sleep? Here's What That Might Mean](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dream-surfing-what-it-means/) - You've experienced it: You dream of surfing at night while you sleep. It's common for those addicted to the pursuit. But what does it really mean? - [We Reviewed The Best Women's Wetsuits of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-womens-wetsuits-review-surfing/) - We reviewed the best women's wetsuits from top brands like O'Neill, Roxy, Billabong, and Patagonia, so you can stay warm, comfortable, and stylish in the water. - [Dakota Briley Takes Another Step in Recovery After Devastating Car Accident](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dakota-briley-takes-another-step-in-recovery-after-devastating-car-accident/) - North Shore surfer Dakota Briley has been fighting for his life after a devastating car accident. Recently, he made major steps on the long road to recovery. - [A Rare Run of Summertime XXL Surf Is on Its Way to Europe Thanks to Hurricane Erin](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/europe-xxl-summer-surf-hurricane-erin/) - [Shipstern Bluff at Its Finest Is One of the Most Mesmerizing Waves in the World](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/shipstern-bluff-big-wave-surfing-tim-bonython/) - Tim Bonython is a man who has seen the world's biggest waves at their absolute biggest, and one of them stands out among the rest: Shipstern Bluff. - [5 Ways Surfing Will Absolutely Beat You Down](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-beat-you-down-5-ways/) - Paddling out looks easy, until you actually try it. In this edit, I’m breaking down five ways surfing will beat you down, that surfers never really talk about. - [Prince Harry Back in the Barrel at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/prince-harry-back-at-surf-ranch/) - It seems that Prince Harry has developed a thirst for tubes, as seen in a recent post from Meghan Markle. - [Olympic Champion Skier Eileen Gu Injured in 'Terrible Accident' in New Zealand](https://www.theinertia.com/news/eileen-gu-olympic-skier-injured/) - Olympic freestyle gold medalist Eileen Gu has suffered an injury while training at the Cardrona Skifield on New Zealand’s South Island. - [Watch Lucas Chianca Ride the 'Biggest Wave Ever Recorded' in Brazil](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/lucas-chianca-biggest-wave-ever-recorded-brazil/) - It's a safe bet that riding the largest wave ever seen in his home country is going to hold a special place on Lucas Chianca's mantle. - [New Zealand Ski Resort Has Such Little Snow It Won't Open This Season](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/new-zealand-ski-resort-wont-open/) - A storm reportedly only brought about eight centimeters of snow to the resort and the upper mountain has just a 60 cm base.The resort averages 838 cm a year. - [Surfer Found Dead Near Refugio Beach in Santa Barbara](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfer-dead-refugio-santa-barbara/) - The body of a surfer was found off Gaviota in Santa Barbara on Thursday. It is being reported that he was still leashed to his surfboard when he was found. - [First-Ever Dusky Shark Fatality May Have Been Caused by People Feeding Sharks](https://www.theinertia.com/news/first-ever-dusky-shark-fatality-may-have-been-caused-by-people-feeding-sharks/) - A man was killed by a dusky shark in Hadera, Israel. Now, researchers think they know why the shark did it: people have been feeding the sharks there for years. - [Drone Captures Footage of People's Reactions When They Notice Sharks In the Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/drone-shark-peoples-reactions/) - Drone footage of people's reactions when they first see sharks beneath them in the ocean is certainly a study in animal behavior. Human or otherwise. - [Underwater Volcano Off Oregon Coast Could Reportedly Erupt Any Minute](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/underwater-volcano-oregon-coast-erupt/) - The Axial Seamount is an underwater volcano located about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, and researchers at Oregon State University say it could erupt soon. - [What Happens When You Crank a Wave Pool Up to Its Heaviest Setting?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wave-pool-heaviest-setting/) - Mess around, roll into the park with a crew of professional surfers with special access when the pool isn't filled with Average Joes, and you'll find out. - [2 Minutes of Gold Coast Burns, Complete Fails, and Hilarious Wipeouts](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gold-coast-surf-fails-wipeouts-surfing/) - The Gold Coast has a lot of surfers, and lots of surfers means lots of burns, surf fails, and wipeouts. Here are two minutes of them for your viewing pleasure. - [Italian Mountaineer Accused of Faking Selfies to Support Summiting World's Highest Peaks](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/mountaineer-selfies-worlds-highest-peaks/) - Marco Confortola, an Italian mountaineer, is being accused of falsifying images to claim that he's conquered all 14 of the world's 8,000 meter peaks. - [NEMO Stargaze Review: This Camping Chair is a Star](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/nemo-stargaze-reclining-camp-chair-review/) - The Nemo Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair is the epitome of camp comfort. Read our in-depth review of this awesome camping chair. - [Freediver Vitomir Maričić Shatters World Record With 29-Minute Breath Hold](https://www.theinertia.com/news/vitomir-maricic-breath-hold-world-record/) - Vitomir Maričić, a freediver from Croatia, held his breath for 29 minutes and three seconds, shattering the previous world record by nearly five minutes. - [Northern Resident Killer Whale Dies as Whale Researcher Watches](https://www.theinertia.com/news/northern-resident-killer-whale-dies-i76/) - On August 17, a northern resident killer whale died in Johnstone Strait. Known by researchers as I76, the whale was familiar to the whale-watching community. - [Nathan Florence Chases Swell to Undisclosed Island, Scores Barrels Over Urchin-Infested Reef](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nathan-florence-swell-island-tubes-reef/) - While everyone else went to Tahiti, Nathan Florence flew to a different part of Polynesia to have a wave all to himself. - [These Are the Best All-Around Waterwomen in the World](https://www.theinertia.com/features/best-all-around-waterwomen-in-the-world/) - Our writer spoke with some of the best waterwomen in the world to better understand how this generation is changing the face of watersport as we know it. - [Tatiana Weston-Webb Announces Pregnancy, 2026 Championship Tour Return](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tatiana-weston-webb-pregnancy-2026-championship-tour-return/) - Tatiana Weston-Webb just announced that she is expecting a baby and also provided a timeline for her potential return to the Championship Tour. - [Zeke Lau's 'Key to Surfing Town' During Last Week's Massive South Swell That Hit Oahu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/zeke-laus-key-to-surfing-town-during-last-weeks-massive-south-swell-that-hit-oahu/) - Zeke Lau's key to surfing Town during a south swell is no mystery. And it's definitely easier said than done no matter where you are in the world. - [Bizarre Orange Nurse Shark Caught on Costa Rica Fishing Trip](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/orange-nurse-shark-costa-rica/) - An orange nurse shark was caught off Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica, and it was the first time anyone has ever seen one anywhere in the world. - [Perth Surf Park Hits Investment Milestone, Slated To Begin Construction Later This Year](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/perth-surf-park-wave-pool-contruction/) - Surf park developer Aventuur just announced that a major investment will kickstart itsPerth Surf Park project. - [Kelly Slater and a Minute-Long Wave at Jeffreys Bay](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-minute-long-wave-jeffreys-bay/) - This is Kelly Slater with a twin fin, enjoying a minute-long ride at Jeffreys Bay. All of the history there left in the past,enjoying some really long rides. - [Griffin Colapinto Describes the Worst Wipeout of His Life at XXL Teahupo'o](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/griffin-colapinto-xxl-teahupoo-surfing-wipeout/) - In the days before the Tahiti Pro, Teahupo'o flexed its muscles proudly. Griffin Colapinto endured what he called "the worst wipeout of his life." - [Kai Lenny Does a Whopping Seven Sports in One Day at Jaws](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kai-lenny-seven-sports-jaws/) - Kai Lenny is perhaps the most multi-hyphenated of multi-hyphenates. In his latest video, he proved that by doing a whopping seven sports in one day at Jaws. - [At the US Open, the WSL Teamed Up With a New Environmental Conference: Progression 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/progression-2025-environmental-conference/) - In partnership with the WSL, the Progression conference went off at the 2025 US Open of Surfing, highlighting six "progressive" environmental companies. - [July Was a Great White Shark-Filled Month in Southern California](https://www.theinertia.com/video/july-great-white-shark-filled-month-southern-california/) - If you surf in Southern California, you know there are sharks around. In the summer months especially, the juvenile great white sharks are active. - [New Wave Pool, New Contest: Atlantic Park to Host the 'Chlorine Clash'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/atlantic-park-wave-pool-chlorine-clash/) - The Atlantic Park wave pool has been called “the best surf park in America." Now, the park has announced the pool's first surf contest: the "Chlorine Clash." - [Florida Fisherman Bitten by Shark While Posing for Photo](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/florida-fisherman-shark-bite-photo/) - In South Florida, a fisherman received a nasty bite while posing for a picture with a shark he had just caught. - [The Fat-Tire Ebike That Outsmarts the Rest: Aventon Aventure 3 Review](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/aventon-aventure-3-fat-tire-ebike-review/) - Aventon's Aventure 3 raises the bar in terms of what we can expect from electric bicycles these days. It's our favorite fat tire ebike of 2025 for a reason. - [Camp In Comfort With Our Favorite Camping Cots of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-camping-cots/) - The best camping cots are great for sleeping in your tent or outside while camping. Our favorites are comfortable, packable, and keep you off the ground. - [The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-fat-tire-electric-bike/) - We tested the best fat tire electric bikes on pavement, gravel, dirt, and sand, with a wide range of ebike budgets and styles. Here are our top picks. - [If Surfing Is Truly an Addiction, This Is What That Might Look Like](https://www.theinertia.com/opinion/surfing-addiction-might-look-like/) - Many have compared surfing to an addiction before. But what exactly does that mean? This might give you a better perspective. - [Koa Rothman Surfs the Wildest Day at Teahupo'o In 15 Years](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/koa-rothman-wildest-day-teahupoo/) - According to Koa Rothman, these were the biggest waves at Teahupo'o in 15 years. And they'll be seared into his memory bank for years to come - [Blair Conklin Test Rode a Jet-Powered Surfboard Not Meant for the Surf](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/blair-conklin-test-rode-a-jet-powered-surfboard-not-meant-for-the-surf/) - Blair Conklin tested out a jet-powered surfboard that promises all the benefits of turbocharged paddling, for the price of a compact car. - [Buildings at Bali's Bingin Beach Catch Fire Amid Government Destruction Orders](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bali-bingin-beach-destruction-orders/) - [Jamie O'Brien Gives Local's-Eye View of Boat That Pulled Off Biggest Floater in History](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-surfers-locals-boat-floater/) - Jamie O'Brien checked out the wreckage of the 75-foot boat that pulled off the biggest floater in history. - [Surfing Penguin Shares Lineup in South Africa](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-penguin-south-africa/) - Surf for any amount of time, and you're bound to encounter a variety of critters. A penguin in the lineup still turns heads, though. - [Hurricane Erin Forecasted to Produce Massive Surf on the East Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hurricane-erin-massive-east-coast-waves/) - Erin is not predicted to make major landfall, but instead track north along the U.S. East Coast between North Carolina and Bermuda before veering northeast. - [Meet Splash the Otter, Florida's Newest Search and Rescue Team Member](https://www.theinertia.com/news/splash-otter-search-and-rescue-team-member/) - Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, a Southwest Florida based non-profit, has an unlikely new team member: an otter named Splash. - [The Legend of Tom Curren (In Three Parts)](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tom-curren-legend-surfer/) - In this exclusive, three-part series, Sam George looks past the standard profiles, capturing the essence of what has made Tom Curren a true surfing legend. - [Teahupo’o at Its Very Finest: Part II of a Wild Few Days at the End of the Road](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/teahupoo-wild-big-surfing-end-of-road/) - Teahupo'o was berserk for a few days in August. Tim Bonython's trip to Tahiti was too full of incredible footage for just one release, so here's part two. - [The Best Surf Ponchos, Reviewed](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-surf-ponchos-surfing-reviewed/) - Surf ponchos have become an essential item for surfers worldwide. Here, we review some of the best-selling options, to help you choose the best of the best. - [Shark Bites Australian Surfer's Board in Half in Waist-Deep Water](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/shark-bites-australian-surfers-board-in-half-in-waist-deep-water/) - Australian surfer Brad Ross had his session abruptly end when a 16-foot great white shark bit his board completely in half. - [Heading to the Beach? Check Out The Best Beach Coolers of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-beach-coolers/) - Check out the best beach coolers tested by The Inertia gear team. Favorites include wheeled cooler options from Yeti, RTIC, and more. - [The Laird Hamilton Interview: Surviving and Thriving by Keeping it Simple](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/laird-hamilton-interview-surviving-thriving-simple/) - At 61, Laird Hamilton has entered a different stage of life. But he still charges harder than most surfers you know. He survives, and thrives, on simplicity - [Tropical Storm Erin Upgraded to Hurricane, First of 2025 Season](https://www.theinertia.com/news/erin-tropical-storm-upgraded-hurricane/) - Friday morning, Tropical Storm Erin strengthened to a Category 1 storm, making it the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season. - [Watch Orcas Practice a New Hunting Technique Before Using It On a Blue Whale](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/orcas-practice-hunting-technique-kill-blue-whale/) - Orcas are an apex predator. They hunt in packs, using their wits to outsmart their prey and their speed and strength to overpower it. - [San Clemente City Council Endorses USA Surfing in Bid To Be Olympic Governing Body](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/san-clemente-city-council-usa-surfing/) - In a formal letter to U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the San Clemente City Council expressed full support for USA Surfing. - [The Best Board Shorts of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-board-shorts/) - Ever wondered what the best board shorts on the market are? Us too, so we waded through the plethora of options on the market to find the best of the best. - [The Big Wave Challenge 2024-2025 Ride of the Year Nominees Are In](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/big-wave-challenge-award-nominees/) - The nominees are in for the the 2024-2025 Big Wave Challenge. It's a tough year to pick the winners. Jaws, Queenscliff Bombie, and Maverick's played host. - [Braiden Maither Is Not Over the Hill, Despite What He Says](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/braiden-maither-over-the-hill-surf-film/) - Braiden Maither, who certainly surfs at a pro level, is surfing because he loves to surf. Maither recently released "Over the Hill," which he is definitely not. - [Marco Mignot Wins Rookie of the Year at Lexus Tahiti Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/marco-mignot-clinches-mens-rookie-of-the-year/) - It’s official, Marco Mignot has been on a heater of a rookie year. At the still-ongoing Lexus Tahiti Pro, the 24-year-old earned the Rookie of the Year Title. - [Ryan Burch Just Made It Easier To Get One of His Surfboards](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ryan-burch-surfboards-lam-line/) - Getting a surfboard made by Ryan Burch is very hard. But now, he's doing something to ease the pain =: a new line of surfboards called The Lam Line. - [The Horizon Bodysuit: How a Chance Encounter on a Sailing Trip Led to an Essential Women's Garment](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/horizon-bodysuit-essential-garment-women/) - The Horizon Bodysuit won't fall off in the surf, wicks sweat on the trail, and it doesn't look like you're wearing something that you surfed or hiked in. - [Jackson 'Jacko' Graham, Rising Gold Coast Surf Star, Passes Away at 22](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jackson-graham-passes-away/) - The Gold Coast surfing community has lost a beloved member. Queensland-based surfer Jackson “Jacko” Graham has passed away at the age of 22. - [What in the World Is Parawing Foiling? We Explain](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/parawing-foiling-what-is-it-explained/) - The parawing is becoming the next big thing in windsports. It allows the user to get on foil, catch a bump of swell, and pack the wing away to ride hands-free. - [FLITELab* AMPJet Review: The iPhone of Foil Assist](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/flitelab-ampjet-foil-assist-review/) - FLITELab's new AMPJet e-assist foil board is designed to give you an extra boost to get you into waves that would otherwise be out of reach. Here's our take. - [Teenage Surfing Phenom Erin Brooks Clinches WSL Rookie of the Year](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/erin-brooks-rookie-of-the-year/) - Erin Brooks caped off her first season on the Championship Tour with a Rookie of the Year title. - [Jack Robinson, Molly Picklum Win Tahiti Pro In All-Aussie Sweep](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jack-robinson-molly-picklum-win-2025-tahiti-pro/) - Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum stepped up huge at Teahupo'o, capturing b wins at one of the Championship Tour's most important waves during the Tahiti Pro. - [How Were the Waves in L.A.'s South Bay This Good in August?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/waves-l-a-south-bay-el-porto-surfing-august/) - This is six minutes of surf in L.A.'s South Bay during a time of year you wouldn't expect anything but shorebreak closeouts or small sniffs of south swell. - [Mark Zuckerberg’s Growing Kauai Estate Is Built on a Burial Ground, Worrying Locals](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mark-zuckerberg-kauai-estate-burial-ground/) - In 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expanded his massive Kauai compound with a 962-acre purchase – but it's built on a burial ground, which concerns locals - [Massive Monolith Found in the Waters of Papahānaumokuākea](https://www.theinertia.com/news/monolith-papahanaumokuakea-discovery/) - On April 22 reseachers studying unexplored deepwater regions of Papahānaumokuākea found something incredible: an enormous monolith nearly 50-feet high. - [The R&D Involved In Improving the Ocean Cleanup's Efforts Is Impressive](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/ocean-cleanup-r-and-d/) - Ocean Cleanup released a video showing that its systems now mainly rely on Artificial Intelligence, unmanned flying machines, and other advanced tools. - [Popular Off-Roading YouTube Couple Dead After Roll-Over Accident](https://www.theinertia.com/news/toyota-world-runners-off-roading-couple-dead/) - A couple who ran a popular off-roading YouTube channel died after a crash in the Purcell Mountains. Matthew Yeomans and Stacey Tourout were found on Thursday. - [Canoe Surfing Family Endures Brutal Shorebreak Wipeout on Oahu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/canoe-surfing-family-shorebreak-wipeout-oahu/) - Brandi Chanel Machado is a radio host in Hawaii and says her family has been canoe surfing for more than half century. Mother Nature won this round though. - [Nine-Year-Old Surfer Survives Shark Attack at Australian Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nine-year-old-survives-shark-attack/) - Nine-year-old Bowie Daly was surfing Tathra Beach in New South Wales, when a shark bit the tail of his board off. - [Watch The Pure Chaos of A Million Simultaneous Drop-Ins at Slamarack 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/slamarck-drop-ins-2025-surfing/) - Slamarack is an annual surf event that goes down at Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad, California. There, hundreds of surfers gather for a celebration of chaos. - [No Music, No Effects, Just Psycho South Narrabeen Tubes and Closeouts](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/south-narrabeen-tubes-closeouts-barrels-surfing/) - A lot of people make the Pipeline comparison, but beachbreaks like South Narrabeen have a way of weeding out the crowds on the best days. - [Dale Webster, The Man Who Surfed For 14,641 Consecutive Days, Has Passed Away](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dale-webster-surfed-14642-consecutive-days-passed-away/) - Dale Webster, who surfed 14,641 Consecutive Days over 40 years for a Guinness World Record, has passed away. - [The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Logan Dulien, the Soulful Genius Behind the SNAPT Surf Films](https://www.theinertia.com/features/logan-dulien-snapt-surf-films/) - The final installment of Logan Dulien's iconic 'SNAPT' series is out. Matt George spoke with Logan about his insane journey while making movies surfers love. - [75-Foot Boat Surfs a Wave, Runs Aground in Honolulu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/75-foot-boat-surfs/) - As seen in a dramatic video captured from shore, a 75-foot boat rode a powerful set of waves towards the shore in Honolulu, nearly tipping over in the process. - [William Aliotti Shows Us What Style Is on the Biggest Day of the Year at Uluwatu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/william-aliotti-uluwatu-stylish-surfing/) - William Aliotti knows how he likes to surf. And what feeling he wants. And he knows what kind of surfboard to use on any given wave to capture that feeling. - [Carbon Dioxide Measuring Satellites Could Be Deorbited Under Trump Budget Proposal](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/carbon-dioxide-measuring-satellites-deorbited-trump/) - [North America's First Wavegarden Cove Opens at Atlantic Park](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wavegarden-cove-virginia-beach-atlantic-park/) - North America has its first Wavegarden Cove. On August 16th, Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach will be open to the public. It can generate 1,000 waves an hour. - [Vermont Authorities Seize Drugs, Firearms, and Money From Former US Open Champion Snowboarder](https://www.theinertia.com/news/snowboarder-vermont-authorities-drugs-money-firearms/) - Rahm Klampert entered a not guilty plea on July 31, 2025, just over a month after Vermont law enforcement seized a massive haul of drugs, weapons, and money. - [Kelia Gallina on Becoming the Youngest Championship Tour Surfer Ever at Teahupo'o](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelia-gallina-championship-tour-teahupoo/) - At just 12, Kelia Gallina is the youngest person to ever compete on the CT. We spoke with her about surfing Teahupo'o and her goals going forward. - [The WSL's Vivo Rio Pro Pumped $33 Million Into Brazil’s Economy](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/vivo-rio-pro-33-million-brazil-economy/) - According to one economic study, the 2025 Vivo Rio Pro generated $33 million in revenue for Brazil's economy. One reason it still has a place on the tour. - [How Photographer J.D. Stroud Captures Surfing’s Grit](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/j-d-stroud-photographer-surfing/) - J.D. Stroud is a surf photographer with a talent for finding candid moments at the fringes of surf culture. - [Hiker Slapped with a $16,000 Bill for Rescue on Closed Trail](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/hiker-16000-bill-rescue-closed-trail/) - A 60-year-old British hiker made a costly mistake when he knowingly entered a closed trail in the Italian Dolomite mountains. His rescue cost him $16,000. - [Lucas Fink Clinches 5th Skimboard World Title](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/lucas-fink-clinches-5th-skimboard-world-title/) - Brazilian skimboarder Lucas Fink secured his fifth world title with a win at the fourth stop of the United Skim Tour in Delaware this week. - [Jason Momoa Was Rescued By Laird Hamilton After Near-Death Experience Surfing Maui](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jason-momoa-rescued-laird-hamilton-maui/) - On a recent episode of the podcast Smartless, Jason Momoa recounted a near-death experience, where he ended up being rescued by none other than Laird Hamilton. - [Ala Moana Bowls Goes Off With Largest South Swell of the Season](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ala-moana-bowls-goes-off-with-largest-south-swell-of-the-season/) - By Friday, summer hotspots like Ala Moana Bowls saw surf well overhead and forecasts predicted waves could reach 15 feet by Saturday. - [Amy Schumer Undergoes Back Surgery Due to Surfing Injury](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/amy-schumer-undergoes-back-surgery-due-to-surfing-injury/) - The ocean takes its toll on us all. Comedian Amy Schumer recently felt the wrath of the sea, when an old surfing injury sent her to the surgeon's table. - [Teahupo'o at Its Very Finest: Tim Bonython Bottles Liquid Lightning](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/teahupoo-surfing-huge-waves-tim-bonython/) - Teahupo'o has been the main focus of the surfing world for a few weeks now, and Tim Bonython can always be counted on to be there with his camera in hand. - [Shop the Backcountry Summer Semi-Annual Sale](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/backcountry-summer-semi-annual-sale/) - Quality outdoor gear is an investment. Twice a year you can save up to 50 percent on your favorite outdoor brands at the Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale. - [What Does an Indefinite Bukele Presidency in El Salvador Mean for Surfing?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nayib-bukele-el-salvador-president-surfing/) - Nayib Bukele has a path to remain El Salvador’s president, barring any major shakeups, for decades to come. What does it mean for surfing? - [Three 9-Point Rides From Day 1 of the Tahiti Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tahiti-pro-9-point-rides/) - The conditions were spectacular on the opening day of the Tahiti Pro. Here are three nine-point rides from day one. - [French Skier Charges World's Tallest Sand Dune...On Skis](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/french-skier-sand-dune-skis/) - And yes, that's technically almost 6,000 vertical feet on one run. His skis are toast, but that's a cool little notch on anybody's belt. - [2 Days of Teahupo'o Surf Insanity With Koa Rothman and Eli Olson](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/teahupoo-big-wave-surfing-koa-rothman-eli-olson/) - Koa Rothman was keenly aware of the Tahiti forecast, so he booked a flight. It was a good idea, because Teahupo'o went absolutely bonkers. - [Kauli Vaast Surfed Leashless at the Tahiti Pro in Teahupo'o](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kauli-vaast-leashless/) - Kauli Vaast was surfing leashless at the Tahiti Pro in Teahupo'o, a bold move at one of the world's most treacherous waves. - [Climbers Stranded on B.C. Cliff Face Rescued in Complicated Night Rescue](https://www.theinertia.com/news/climbers-rescued-yak-peak-hope-bc/) - A pair of climbers are back on solid ground after a complicated nighttime rescue on a rock face a little over two hours away from Vancouver, British Columbia. - [French-American Kitesurfer Released After More than 6 Months of Captivity in Venezuela](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kitesurfer-released-venezuela/) - A kitesurfer with French-American citizenship was released from 192 days of detention in Venezuela as part of a massive prisoner swap with the United States. - [This Is What Happens When You Try Surfing a Pedal Boat](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-a-pedal-boat/) - Nobody needs to explain why a pedal boat is a terrible craft for surfing, but YouTuber collective The Sickos tried it anyway. - [How Good Was Teahupo'o Before the Tahiti Pro? 12 Images of a Psycho Chopes Freesurf](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/teahupoo-tahiti-freesurf-before-event/) - Death, taxes, and waves on the CT going completely psycho right before the WSL opens its event window. Teahupo'o delivered some psycho waves - [A Guy Who Knows Surf Fights Breaks Down Comedian Tom Segura's Surf Brawl](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/a-guy-who-knows-surf-fights-breaks-down-comedian-tom-seguras-surf-brawl/) - There's no one that knows surf fights like Johnny Utah. The expert in tussles on the beach breaks down Tom Segura's surf brawl story - [Which Women Are In Contention for the Last 2 Spots in the WSL Finals?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/women-contention-wsl-finals/) - Molly Picklum, Gabriela Bryan, and Caity Simmers have separated themselves this year. All three have qualified for the WSL's Final 5 championship. - [5 Minutes of Drone Footage Shows Kirra Absolutely Cooking](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kirra-surfing-perfect-waves/) - When Kirra cooks, it really cooks. The Gold Coast is a wave-rich place, so the ones that stand out are really, really good. The waves like Kirra. - [The Tahiti Pro Is Live!](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-tahiti-pro-is-live/) - It’s only the first day of the waiting period for the Tahiti Pro, and the competition already got the green light. - [Dick Metz and Mike Hynson Might Have Been the First Real (and Coolest) Surf Travelers](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dick-metz-mike-hynson-endless-summer/) - Dick Metz surfed Cape St. Francis before Bruce Brown, Hynson, and August got there to film "The Endless Summer." 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Period. - [WSL Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-appoints-new-chief-revenue-officer/) - The World Surf League (WSL) recently announced Nicole Metzger will be the organization's new CRO. - [The 'Snapt5' Trailer Is Here as a Legendary Surf Film Series Nears Its End](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/snapt5-trailer-legendary-film-series/) - "It's been gnarly" are the first three words Logan Dulien uses to explain the road he's taken to bring Snapt5 this close to the finish line. - [Gabriel Medina Doubles Down, Rejects WSL Offer to Compete at Teahupo’o](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gabriel-medina-rejects-wildcard-teahupoo/) - Three-time World Surf League champion Gabriel Medina has declined an offer to compete in the Tahiti Pro as an injury replacement wildcard. - [The Best Backpack Coolers of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-backpack-cooler/) - Backpack coolers are perfect for the beach, picnics, and short hikes. We tested the best backpack coolers of 2025 to bring you our top recommendations - [Palm Springs Surf Club Promises to Build 'Living Wall' To Stop Noise Complaints](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/palm-springs-surf-club-promises-to-build-living-wall-to-stop-noise-complaints/) - After a city commission review stemming from numerous noise complaints, Palm Springs Surf Club promised to install a 'living wall' to mitigate noise. - [Downwind Foiler Bitten by Shark off Canary Island Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/downwind-foiler-bitten-by-shark-off-canary-island-coast/) - This week, a downwind foiler was mauled by a shark in the Canary Islands. - [13 Photos of Torren Martyn Sailing Around Tasmania on an Epic Surf Trip](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/torren-martyn-tasmania-fathoming-sea-country/) - Torren Martyn and Ishka Folkwell have bitten off about as much as they can chew various times in the past, and this trip to Tasmania was no different. - [Gabriel Medina Wanted to Compete at Teahupo’o; His Request Was Denied](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gabriel-medina-teahupoo-request-surfing/) - Gabriel Medina was hoping to make his post-injury return to competition at the Tahiti Championship Tour stop. His request to the WSL was denied - [A 13-Year-Old Phenom Will Surf on the WSL Longboard Tour](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ginger-caimi-13-wsl-longboard-tour/) - Thirteen-year-old Ginger Caimi isn’t old enough to have a phone, but she’s old enough to compete for the World Surf League Longboard title. - [Best Men's Joggers of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-mens-joggers/) - We tested the best men's joggers. Over more than two years of testing, we ranked them on two critical dimensions: comfort and style. Here are our top picks. - [AI Identified 86,000 More Yellowstone Earthquakes Than We Previously Knew About](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/ai-identified-86000-yellowstone-earthquakes/) - Yellowstone National Park is not a calm place, but a recent study using AI technology showed us that it's even less calm than we thought. - [Is Surfing Art, Sport, or Something In Between?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-art-sport-debate/) - It's a never-ending debate in the surfing world but compelling nonetheless. Is surfing art, sport, or something in between? Or altogether different? - [Jack Robinson, Seth Moniz, and Joel Vaughan Turn a Layover Into an Air Show at São Paulo Surf Club](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jack-robinson-seth-moniz-and-joel-vaughan-turn-a-layover-into-an-air-show-at-sao-paulo-surf-club/) - A recent video from Perfectswell turns a brief detour into an air show, starring Jack Robinson, Seth Moniz, and Joel Vaughan. - [Michael Ho, Mark Richards, Larry Bertlemann, and More Surfing Sunset in 1977](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/michael-ho-mark-richards-larry-bertlemann-surfing-sunset-1977/) - Shaun Tomson, Michael Ho, Mark Richards, Mark Warren, Larry Bertlemann, Ian Cairns, and Jeff Hakman are all in this five-minute clip from 1977 at Sunset Beach. - [Largest Tagged Shark in Atlantic Pings off New England Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/largest-tagged-shark-in-atlantic-pings-off-new-england-coast/) - New England's sharky waters have been bolstered further by the arrival of the largest tagged great white shark in the Atlantic Ocean. - [This 4x4 Krug Expedition Camper Is the Ultimate Play Mobile](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/krug-expedition-camper-play-mobile/) - This 4x4 Krug Expedition Camper has a handful of features I've never seen in a camper before. I did a full walkthrough at Overland Expo West. - [Scientists Confirm Unusually High Amount of Whale Deaths in San Francisco Bay Area](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/san-francisco-bay-whale-deaths-scientists-confirm/) - The California Academy of Sciences and partners at The Marine Mammal Center confirmed 24 whales have died in the wider San Francisco Bay Area region in 2025. - [The Best Parawings of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-parawings/) - Parawings are the latest and greatest invention in the world of windsports. We tested the best on the market to give you our honest feedback. - [New Documents Uncover Mexican Cartel Ties in Triple Homicide of Traveling Baja Surfers](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/docuemtns-mexican-cartel-ties-murder-traveling-surfers/) - New court documents revealed that two suspects in the triple homicide of three traveling surfers in Mexico have ties to organized crime - [Bali Officials Begin Demolishing Businesses at Bingin Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bingin-beach-bali-officials-demolishing-businesses/) - Indonesian authorities have begun demolishing over 40 businesses at iconic Bali surfing destination Bingin Beach. - [27-Million Tons of Nanoplastics Are Floating in the North Atlantic Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/nanoplastics-north-atlantic-ocean/) - Nanoplastics are a scourge. A tiny one, but a scourge nonetheless. A new study estimates 27-million tons of it is floating in the North Atlantic Ocean. - [SoCal Filmmaker Coordinates Doheny Step-Off Footage He's Been Cooking Up for Years](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/socal-filmmaker-doheny-step-off/) - No drones, no water housing, just a long lens and a new perspective of Doheny. This isn’t your typical surf edit — but that was kind of the point. - [Unreal Summer Adventures You Can Only Have in Mammoth Lakes](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/mammoth-lakes-summer-adventures/) - When the snow melts and the wildflowers bloom, Mammoth Lakes is a high-elevation wonderland that transforms into a basecamp for warm-weather adventure. - [The Best Ride in Surfing History](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-best-ride-in-surfing-history/) - Calling a single ride, on a single wave, the "best" ride in surfing history is a tall task. But the author did his best to quantify what makes a ride iconic. - ['Shark Bite Capital of The World' Claims Second Victim This Month](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/shark-bite-capital-second-victim-this-month/) - New Smyrna Beach has one again proven why it is known as the "shark bite capital of the world." - [Black Bear Killed In Yellowstone National Park After It Became 'Food-Conditioned'](https://www.theinertia.com/news/black-bear-killed-yellowstone-national-park/) - Yellowstone National Park staff killed a black bear when it became "habituated and food-conditioned." That means it figured out that people are sources of food. - [Connor O'Leary and Gabriela Bryan Win at J-Bay](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/connor-oleary-gabriela-bryan-win-j-bay/) - With J-Bay wrapped up now just the Tahiti Pro is left to determine who will compete in September's WSL Finals Day at Cloudbreak. - [Acjachemen Nation Seeks Recognition for 2028 Olympic Surfing Venue](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/acjachemen-nation-seeks-recognition-for-2028-olympic-surfing-venue/) - The Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, raised concerns about the surfing venue at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic games. - [Solitude Ski Patrol Approves 'Industry-Leading' Contract](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/solitude-ski-patrol-approves-industry-leading-contract/) - The contract, according to the SSPU, includes a base wage increase of 10% for its workers. Returning patrollers, meanwhile, got an 8.25% increase last season. - [Nick Offerman Sounds the Alarm on the Daily Show About Attacks on National Parks](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/nick-offerman-daily-show-national-parks-big-beautiful-bill/) - Nick Offerman loves National Parks. Under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, they're being decimated. That's why Offerman went on The Daily Show to sound the alarm. - [The Wedge Was a Terrifying Place to Be a Surfer on July 17th](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-wedge-surfing-july-17/) - The Wedge is an iconic spot in the surfing world. It's a wild place when it's big. And on July 17, Newport's weirdest wave was well and truly big. - [Fur Seal Attacks Octopus at J-Bay During Finals Day](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/seal-kills-octopus-j-bay-finals/) - A cape fur seal was spotted in the lineup at J-Bay with an octopus in its mouth. As the camera crew zoomed in, the seal whipped the octopus around in the air. - [WSL Announces Format Changes For Upcoming Championship Tour Final at Cloudbreak](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-cloudbreak-changes-championship-tour-final/) - We won't have to wait until 2026 to see changes to the Championship Tour finals format. The WSL announced that upcoming finals event is going to look different. - [Portugal Is Getting a Wavegarden Surf Park in 2026](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/portugal-wavegarden-surf-park/) - Portugal is getting its first Wavegarden surf park. Construction crews recently broke ground in Óbidos. oors are set to open to the public in 2026. - [Palm Springs Surf Club Under City Review After 66 Noise Complaints from Neighbors](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/palm-springs-surf-club-under-city-review-after-66-noise-complaints-from-neighbors/) - After overcoming numerous setbacks since its announcement, appears that Palm Springs Surf Club is now facing a new threat: noise complaints. - [Biking Across Catalina Island in a Single Day Is an Adventure You Need to Experience](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/catalina-island-segway-e-bike-one-day/) - Two e-bikes, 30 Miles, 4,000-plus feet of vert, and one very tight ferry deadline. This is how you see Catalina Island on a Segway Xafari. - [Nathan Florence on the Danger of Hesitation In Heavy Slabs](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nathan-florence-danger-of-hesitation-surfing-heavy-slabs/) - There are some techniques that you can teach for surfing, and others you just have to learn the hard way, as Nathan Florence explained in his latest video. - [U.S. Paralympic Snowboarder Noah Elliot Wins His First ESPY](https://www.theinertia.com/news/u-s-paralympic-snowboarder-noah-elliot-wins-his-first-espy/) - American Paralympic snowboarder Noah Ellis won his first career ESPY on Wednesday night at the 2025 ESPY Awards, hosted by ESPN. - [Mark Zuckerberg Definitely Sat Down With the Raglan Surf Report and It's Totally Real*](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mark-zuckerberg-interview-raglan-surf-report/) - Luke Cederman of the Raglan Surf Report is a funny guy. His latest fake interview is with Mark Zuckerberg, Meta guy/possible robot/surfer/Kai Lenny bestie. - [Fishing Boat Catches Fire, Sinks Just Outside of Pleasure Point Lineup](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/pleasure-point-boat-fire/) - Richard McCann, 82, captain of a fishing boat that sank outside the Pleasure Point lineup, worked on fishing boats for 60 years and was set to retire soon. - [An Artificial Surf Reef in Western Australia Is Making Serious Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/an-artificial-surf-reef-in-western-australia-is-making-serious-waves/) - There's a new wave in Western Australia, and it breaks over an artificial surf reef. It breaks off Middleton Beach, and it has been decades in the making. - [Canceled Tsunami Warning Had Alaskans Fleeing to High Ground](https://www.theinertia.com/news/tsunami-warning-canceled-alaska/) - A powerful offshore earthquake Wednesday triggered a tsunami warning on a stretch of Alaskan coastline - which was then soon after canceled. - [The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/backpacking-sleeping-pads/) - The best backpacking sleeping pads make a huge difference when you're sleeping in the backcountry. We tested options and selected the best for every backpacker. - [The Klymit Static V Is an Affordable And Lightweight Sleeping Pad](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/klymit-static-v-sleeping-pad-review/) - The Klymit Static V is the best budget sleeping pad. It is functional, affordable, and fairly comfortable - [F-One Plume K-Wing Review: Like A Parawing, But Easier](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/f-one-plume-k-wing-review/) - The Plume K-Wing offers a unique mix between parawinging, kiting, and winging. Here's our take after testing it out at Crissy Field in San Francisco. - [Norwegian Olympic Skier Audun Grønvold Killed by Lightning Strike](https://www.theinertia.com/news/lightning-strike-kills-norwegian-olympic-medalist-skier-audun-gronvold/) - Norwegian skier and Olympic medalist Audun Grønvold has died after a lightning strike. He was a trailblazer in the world of freestyle and ski cross. - [J.O.B. and Ben Gravy Show the Ins and Outs of Getting Skookumchuk Narrows Dialed](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/j-o-b-and-ben-gravy-show-the-ins-and-outs-of-getting-skookumchuk-narrows-dialed/) - As J.O.B. and Ben Gravy showed on their recent visit, you can't just show up and paddle into Skookumchuk Narrows like any other spot on the planet. - [Dolphins Spotted Wearing Sponges on Their Noses to Hunt for Fish](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/dolphins-wearing-sponges-noses/) - Australian dolphins have been spotted using a unique, and somewhat goofy looking, method to hunt for fish: wearing sponges on their noses. - [Lift Cam Shows Mid-July Snow at Canadian Ski Resort](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/lift-cam-shows-mid-july-snow-at-canadian-ski-resort/) - Another storm in Canada just gave us some images of snow on the ground in the summer months, this time at Alberta's Banff Sunshine Village. - [Find Your Sea to Summit Sleep System and Improve Your Backcountry Nights](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/sea-to-summit-backcountry-sleep-system/) - Betty the Backpacker has learned that having the right kit in the backcountry changes the game. Sea to Summit’s sleep system is a must-have in her book. - [Michael Dunphy Flew Himself to a Fickle Caribbean Secret Spot and Scored So Hard](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/michael-dunphy-pilot-surfer-caribbean-secret-spot/) - Michael Dunphy is not just a good surfer, but he's a pilot, as well. He jumped in his plane and headed to a fickle Caribbean secret spot and totally scored. - [Lakey Peterson Has a 13-Minute Surf Mobility Routine We Should All Be Doing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/lakey-peterson-surf-mobility-routine/) - Lakey Peterson is one of the fittest surfers out there. The 13-minute stretching routine you see here is something she does pretty much every morning. - [Spearfisher Comes Face to Face With Great White; Captures Whole Encounter on Video](https://www.theinertia.com/video/spearfisher-comes-face-to-face-with-great-white-captures-whole-encounter-on-video/) - There's only one thing more chilling than seeing the dorsal fin of a great white cutting through the water near you: coming face to face with the entire beast. - [Kite Surfer Dies After Reportedly Being Slammed Into a Yacht](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kite-surfer-dies-england-yacht/) - An English kite surfer has passed away after reportedly colliding with the side of a yacht in Weymouth, a seaside town in Dorset, southern England. - [Yellowstone National Park Has a New 109°F Water Feature](https://www.theinertia.com/news/yellowstone-national-park-new-hole/) - In April, USGS geologists discovered something odd in Yellowstone National Park: a massive new hole in the ground that's filled with steaming hot water. - [Archival Footage of Killer Dana in 1958](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/archival-footage-of-killer-dana-in-1958/) - It's just a glimpse of what used to be at Killer Dana. But it's impossible to watch without turning around and asking "what coulda been?" - [A Picture-Perfect Kandui Session For You to Dream About](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kandui-villas-surfing-session/) - Kandui Villas is within spitting distance of some of the world's best waves, like Kandui Left and Rifles. It's a paradise for a traveling surfer. Here's proof. - [Plastic Pollution Study Finds 90% of States Are Lagging in Their Efforts](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/plastic-pollution-study-ocean-conservancy/) - According to a new report from the Ocean Conservancy, a staggering 90 percent of states are lagging in their efforts to curb plastic pollution. - [Did Ben Gravy Just Find the Longest Wave in Florida?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-surf-longest-wave-florida/) - Ben Gravy recently ventured to the Sunshine State, where he hunted down what he's calling the longest wave in Florida. It's not huge, but it sure is long. - [Lifeguards Gather in New Jersey for Surf Rescue Competition](https://www.theinertia.com/news/lifeguards-gather-in-new-jersey-for-surf-rescue-competition/) - Lifeguards have their skills tested every day, but Red Bull recently took that one step further. The energy drink company sponsored a life-saving competition. - [Racing Segways with Surfboards in the South Bay of L.A.](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/segways-south-bay-surf-showdown/) - Professional surfers Hunter Jones and Dane Anderson compete on surf and Segways. And it's a heavy competition - [Nic von Rupp on How to Score In the South of Portugal in the Summer](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nic-von-rupp-on-how-to-score-in-the-south-of-portugal-in-the-summer/) - "Smart timing, local knowledge, and a bit of luck," said Nic von Rupp. "That’s how you score this time of year." Here's the local knowledge part. - [A New York Surfer Drowned After Having a Seizure in the Water](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/new-york-surfer-drowned/) - [Grand Canyon Blaze Burns Historic Lodge and Causes Dangerous Chlorine Gas Leak](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/grand-canyon-fire-lodge-gas-leak/) - A wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has destroyed more than 70 structures, including a historic lodge and a water treatment facility. - [How Good Was Supertubes Before the WSL's J-Bay Event?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/supertubos-j-bay-freesurfs-wsl/) - From ground level at J-Bay you can get a feel for the size and the frequency of sets. Nothing is going untouched. And every wave is a leg burner. - [Private Surf Spots: No Trespassing... No Problem](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/private-surf-spots-no-trespassing-no-problem/) - Sam George draws from a vast trove of private stories and photos to present a collection of entertaining tales in the "Scrapbook," a new series. - [Watch These Two Surfers Battle In the South Bay Surf Showdown](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/surfers-battle-south-bay-surf-showdown/) - Two surfers. Two Segways. And an all-out battle in the South Bay Surf Showdown. Who will nab this elusive title? - [A Fourth Suspect Arrested in Connection with Slain Surfers in Baja California](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/baja-surfers-murdered-fourth-suspect/) - Mexican authorities have charged a fourth person in the case of the three surfers murdered while traveling in Baja California in April of last year. - [Watch the Moment a Great White Shark Gets Run Over by a Boat](https://www.theinertia.com/video/great-white-shark-hit-by-boat/) - The great white shark faces many threats, and boat strikes are a major one. This might be the first time a collision has been caught on camera in real time. - [One Year of Coco Ho Riding Her Favorite Surfboards From XO Coco](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/coco-ho-xo-coco-surfboards/) - Coco Ho is bonafide surfing royalty, and her brand, XO Coco has a simple premise: surfboards with stock dims that are made specifically for women. - [Watch Matt McGillivray Skydive Straight Into His Heat at J-Bay](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-mcgillivray-skydive-heat-j-bay/) - The skydive didn't translate to a big heat score. Matt McGillivray fell to Italo Ferreira. But it seemed like a memorable career moment for Matty nonetheless. - [Matt McGillivray On the 2025 CT, Wingsuiting, and Stunt Doubling in the Next 'Point Break'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-mcgillivray-championship-tour-surfing-base-jumping-wingsuit/) - Matt McGillivray isn’t “most pro surfers.” The South African has been wingsuiting and squeezing inadrenaline-fueled “shenanigans” ahead of the 2025 season. - [With Her New Surfboard Brand, Coco Ho Is Growing Up](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/new-surfboard-brand-xo-coco-ho-is-growing-up/) - We reached out to Coco Ho to find out more about how her new surfboard brand, XO COCO, came to life and what she has in store for the future. - [Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley on Transforming Fear Into Excitement](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-big-wave-surfer-fear-excitement/) - It is ideal \to have a teacher who does. Matt Bromley is a doer, and he is creating tutorials to manage fear. He's the instructor you've been looking for. - [Have a Look at This Beast of an Expedition Camper](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/expedition-camper-truck/) - This is the Krug Bedrock XT2 expedition camper. It's sitting on a six-wheel Ford truck, making it an absolute beast.You could take this vehicle anywhere. - [Mason Ho Surfed The Wedge and Put on an Absolute Show](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mason-ho-wedge-surfing/) - Whenever I see Mason Ho surf I am reminded of a declaration filmmaker Logan Dulien made: Mason's the most entertaining regular-foot on the planet. - [Mikey February Showing Why Feb's Fish Is His Signature Model](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mikey-february-surfing-febs-fish/) - These days, it's hard for a surfer to have their own distinct style. Mikey February is one of those people who definitely has his own, and it's a great one. - [Dylan Graves Went to Swatch Nines, and the Waves Have Never Been Weirder](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dylan-graves-swatch-nines-weird-waves/) - Swatch Nines is an interesting event. Dylan Graves, aficionado of weird waves 'round the world, had a chance to dip his toes in those eclectic waters. - [Balangan Was Absolutely On Fire Yesterday Afternoon](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/balangan-surfing-on-fire/) - Balangan has been very good recently. Like, very good. But on the afternoon of July 10, it was nearly as good as it can get. It was day two of a solid swell. - [We Collected a Few Light-Hearted Stories About Surfers and Their Dogs](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dogs-surfers-funny-stories/) - Man's best friend and the beach go hand-in-hand. That's why we collected some light-hearted tales from surfers and their dogs. - [15 Minutes of Clay Marzo Magic on an Album Warp Twin and a Catch Surf Special](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/clay-marzo-magic-album-catch-surfsurfboard/) - Clay Marzo is one of the best surfers in the world, but would happily be one of the best surfers in the world if no one knew that he was. - [Gold Medal-Winning Skier Julia Mancuso Has Created a Beautiful Surfing Life on Tavarua](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/julia-mancuso-tavarua-surfing-life-ski-racing/) - Julia Mancuso is one of the most decorated ski racers inhistory. But she's now built a surfing life with her family on Tavarua. And she's not looking back. - [A 26-Year-Old Surfer Passed Away Off the Coast of Biarritz, France](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/barritz-france-surfer-passed-away/) - [Rescue of California Climber Took 28 Hours and 5 Helicopters](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/california-climber-rescue-28-hours/) - Inyo County Search and Rescue is reporting one grueling rescue effort of a climber that spanned two days, and required five helicopters on Mt. Williamson. - [Jack Johnson Explains His Creative Process While Surfing Uluwatu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jack-johnson-creative-process-uluwatu/) - There was a time when you couldn't find a new surf flick without at least one Jack Johnson track over somebody's section. - [John John Florence on Walking Away at His Peak and Pro Surfing's Mental Game](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/john-john-florence-rich-roll-podcast/) - John John Florence is one of the best surfers in the world. He sat down with Rich Roll, an endurance athlete and host of a truly amazing podcast. - [Tropical Storm Chantal Arrived in New Jersey and Ben Gravy Was There To Greet Her](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tropical-storm-chantal-arrived-in-new-jersey-and-ben-gravy-was-there-to-greet-her/) - Tropical Storm Chantal made its way to the Garden State, and Ben Gravy was there to squeeze out every last drop of stoke from it. - [Shark Bites Massachusetts Man As He Tries To Release It Back Into Water](https://www.theinertia.com/news/shark-bites-massachusetts-man-release/) - A shark in Nantucket bit a Massachussets man, just as he was trying to bring it back to the ocean. - [Teen Surfer Goes Missing at Sea, Found 18 Hours Later on Remote Island](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/teen-surfer-missing-found-remote-island/) - After 19-year-old Australian surfer Darcy Deefholts went missing, his entire hometown banded together to bring him home. - [We Spoke With Surfrider About the Ocean Disaster in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/big-beautiful-bill-surfrider-ocean-disaster/) - Environmentalists have rung the alarm about ocean drilling provisions in the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” So why are they in there - [Costa Drops Two New Lifestyle Sunnies for Water-Obsessed Adventurers](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/new-costa-sunglasses/) - It's summer time, and you know what that means — it's time to get yourself a sick pair of shades from Costa Sunglasses. - [The Wedge Shows Its Teeth as BEEFS T.V. Publishes Best Carnage and Glory Compilation](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-wedge-beefs-tv-compilation/) - There are better waves than The Wedge and there are bigger waves than The Wedge, but there are few that can best it in terms of sheer insanity. - [Palisades Tahoe Strikes Deal With Environmental Groups to Reduce Scope of New Development](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/palisades-tahoe-environmental-groups-development/) - Fourteen years of contention between Palisades Tahoe and environmental groups has come to an end after a settlement was reached on a development project. - [Time Magazine Skewers Netflix's 'Shark Whisperer' In Scathing Op-Ed](https://www.theinertia.com/news/time-magazine-shark-whisperer-netflix/) - Time magazine published an op-ed after the Netflix documentary 'Shark Whisperer' was released. It accuses the show of reducing Native Hawaiians to obstacles. - [Horrified Paddle Boarders Accidentally Take Photo Next to Great White Shark](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/horrified-paddle-boarders-accidentally-take-photo-next-to-great-white-shark/) - Over the holiday weekend, a pair of New England paddle boarders accidentally snapped a photo next to a great white shark. - [Freeskier Lays Down Insane (But Unofficial) Pond Skim World Record](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/freeskier-pond-skim-world-record/) - It didn't take long for somebody on social media to point out that the (unofficial) world record pond skim is 155 meters, but there's room to debate here. - [These Beautiful Barrel Images Were Taken With an iPhone](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/iphone-barrels-water-photography/) - An image maker captured incredible video of slabbing barrels using only an iPhone. It's something you have to see to believe. - [Olympic Champion Snowboarder Goes Under Knife After Surfing Injury](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/olympic-champion-snowboarder-surfing-injury/) - While Olympic champion snowboarder Anna Gasser's prowess on the slopes is undeniable, her recent attempt at water sports didn't go so well. - [Enrollment in Los Angeles Summer Surf Camps Has Plummeted in Wake of Palisades Fire](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/los-angeles-surf-camps-enrollment-down/) - Surf camps in Los Angeles are reporting a slump in summertime enrollment amid fears that the ocean is unsafe due to contaminants from the Palisades Fire. - [Drone Footage Shows Massive Rip Current in Newport Beach That Required Boat Rescues](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/rip-current-drone-footage/) - Drone footage from Newport Beach, California shows a massive rip that forced hundreds of rescues. A police boat was required for some of the rescues. - [Ivan Florence Nearly Dies After Duck Dive Gone Wrong on Brutal Slab](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ivan-florence-nearly-dies-duck-dive-gone-wrong-slab/) - Nathan and Ivan Florence were surfing a slab in sketchy conditions when one rogue wave nearly took out Ivan on a duck dive gone wrong. - [June on the Bukit Peninsula Was a Good Time to Be a Surfer](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bukit-peninsula-surfing-june/) - June is generally a good month to be a surfer on the Bukit Peninsula, and this past June was no different, save for more rain than normal. - [Teton County Recorded 64 Winter Rescues, One Of Its Busiest Seasons Ever](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/teton-county-recorded-64-winter-rescues/) - The Teton County Search and Rescue covers one of the most impressive mountain regions in the Lower 48 including Teton National Park and parts of Yellowstone. - [Why Dane Reynolds Will Never Be Irrelevant](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dane-reynolds-question-his-relevance-profile/) - At 37, Dane Reynolds is in a new chapter in his surf story, filled with business and family. We found him questioning his own relevance. He doesn't need to. - [Watch Pacific Sleeper Sharks Chow Down on a Dead Cow for Science](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/pacific-sleeper-shark-cow-carcass-south-china-sea/) - The Pacific sleeper shark is an elusive creature. So what do scientists do when they want more information? Dump a dead cow overboard and film what happens. - [New Smyrna Beach Shark Bite Victim Describes Ordeal in New Interview](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/new-smyrna-beach-shark-bite-victim-describes-ordeal-in-new-interview/) - Matthew Bender of Winter Park, Florida, recently found out the hard way why New Smyrna Beach is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." - [Porsche and Almond Surfboards Collaborated on a $3,000 911 Carrera-Inspired Swallowtail](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/porsche-almond-collaborated-carrera-swallow-tail-surfboards/) - In 2024, Porsche and Almond Surfboards collaborated. Both lean on styling and performance, so oddly, it made sense. So much sense that they're doing it again. - [We Asked the WSL About the Rules Behind Israeli Surfers Competing Under the 'World' Flag](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/israeli-surfers-world-flag-wsl/) - The Israeli flag has largely disappeared from the World Surf League’s website. We asked the WSL about Israeli surfers competing under the "World" flag. - [Golfers Are Attempting to Block Newport Beach, California’s First Wave Pool](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/newport-beach-wave-pool-golfers-oppose/) - Golfers showed up en masse at Newport Beach Golf Course on July 3 to protest plans to repurpose parts of the 50-year-old facility for a wave pool. - [Deadly Algal Bloom Devastating South Australia Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/deadly-algal-bloom-devastating-south-australia-coast/) - A deadly algal bloom, 'Karenia mikimotoi, that began in March has been devastating marine life in South Australia. - [Jamie O'Brien, Ben Gravy Ride Tidal Waves, Dodge Whirlpools in Skookumchuk Narrows](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jamie-obrien-ben-gravy-tidal-waves-skookumchuk-narrows/) - When a spot is so gnarly that it attracts not one, but two of the internet's biggest novelty wave hunters, you know it's something special. - [OC Lifeguard Slams Into Pier During Rescue Attempt](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/lifeguard-slams-pier/) - The lifeguard assured witnesses that he was ok after the slam. They helped him untangle himself and once freed, he went on to help the distressed swimmer. - [Ever Done an Air on a Surfboard? Because That's What Wave Pools Are Marketing To](https://www.theinertia.com/opinion/air-surfboard-wave-pools-marketing/) - Be honest: Have you ever thrown an air on a surfboard? No? Well that's 90 percent of surfers out there. But wave pools are still marketing air sections. Why? - [Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Raise National Park Fees on Foreign Tourists](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/donald-trump-executive-order-raise-national-park-fees-foreigner-tourists/) - On July 3, Donald Trump signed an executive order to raise entry costs for foreign tourists visiting American national parks that require fees to enter. - [Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley on the Importance of Training and the Right Equipment](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-big-wave-surfer-training-equipment/) - Matt Bromley knows a lot about surfing big waves. He's shaped his whole life around it, so it pays for him to be up to par in a physical and mental sense. - [As Hiking Season Kicks Into Gear, Here Are 10 Essentials to Have In Your Pack](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/hiking-season-10-essentials-to-have-in-your-pack/) - When out hiking, preparation is crucial. Failure to do so can put you, or others, in precarious situations. Here are 10 essentials to have in your pack. - [Surfer Hospitalized After Shark Attack at New Smyrna Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfer-hospitalized-after-shark-attack-at-new-smyrna-beach/) - A Florida surfer has been bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach, otherwise known as the "Shark Attack Capital of the World." - [Josh Ku Foiled Across the Bali Strait From Uluwatu to G-Land](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/josh-ku-foil-bali-strait-uluwatu-g-land/) - On June 27, Josh Ku did something remarkable: he made the nearly 60-mile crossing of the Bali Strait on a foil, starting in Uluwatu and ending at G-Land. - [Ocean Ramsey Is a Shark Whisperer In a New Netflix Documentary](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/ocean-ramsey-shark-whisperer-netflix/) - Netflix has a new documentary called "Shark Whisperer" featuring Ocean Ramsey, a dedicated shark activist who has devoted her life to shark conservation. - [This AI-Generated Surfing Gorilla Absolutely Rips](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ai-generated-surfing-gorilla-rips/) - Artificial intelligence is getting very good. This AI clip of a gorilla riding a surfboard is obviously fake, but only because we know a gorilla can't surf. - [Tsunami Alert Drones Deployed to Protect Surfers in Japan](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tsunami-alert-drones-surfers-japan/) - The Japanese city of Ichinomiya is implementing a drone-based Tsunami alert system. - [Unanswered Questions Surround Death of Brazilian Hiker in Indonesia](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/brazilian-hiker-indonesia-tragedy-questions/) - Juliana Marins, from Niterói, Brazil, fell off a trail on Mount Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia.The family is trying to understand why she wasn't rescued sooner. - [Nathan Florence Endures Harsh Beatdowns in Western Australia](https://www.theinertia.com/uncategorized/nathan-florence-endures-harsh-beatdowns-in-western-australia/) - Nathan Florence is in Western Australia, where the barrels on offer are perfect, as long as you pay the price. - [Orcas Spotted 'Making Out' in the Wild For the First Time](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/orcas-spotted-making-out-in-the-wild-for-the-first-time/) - It seems like not a day goes by without orcas exhibiting some brand new unexpected behavior. Now, we can add making out to the list. - [The Art Of the Surfing Burn](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-art-of-the-surfing-burn/) - Dropping in on someone is different than burning another surfing. It's all about intention. Sometimes, a burn can be justified. We broke it down - [Hughie Vaughan Talks About His Headline-Grabbing Air](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hughie-vaughan-surfing-air/) - Even if we aren't seeing this backflip in the ocean anytime soon, we now know we can count on next year's edition of The Nines for a new "best ever." - [Filipe Toledo Reflects On Life (and Surfs Hard) During His Year Away from the CT](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/filipe-toledo-championship-tour-year-away/) - 'Raiz y Sal' is a glimpse into how Filipe Toledo spent his break. Waves in Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and back in his home country of Brazil. - [Kauli Vaast Sums Up Everything You Need In Surfing Tutorials With Two (Funny) Short Videos](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kauli-vaast-surfing-tutorials-videos/) - How about understanding the complexities of surfboards? It's just super complex hydrodynamics at play on moving walls of energy transferred through water. - [San Diego Fishermen Encounter Massive Great White Shark in Wild Video](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/san-diego-fishermen-great-white-shark-video/) - San Diego-based fly fishing captain Dustin Sergent recently captured video of a wild encounter with a great white shark. - [Watch Ben Gravy Chase His Novelty Wave White Whale: A Massive Cruise Ship](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ben-gravy-cruise-ship-surfing/) - Ben Gravy is quite possibly the world's foremost expert on novelty waves, yet cruise ships remain an elusive quarry for him. - [When I Can't Surf, These Are the 4 Things I Do That Make Me a Better Surfer](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/when-i-cant-surf-these-are-the-4-things-i-do-that-make-me-a-better-surfer/) - These are the four pursuits I choose these days when I can't surf, that I'm absolutely positive make me a better surfer. Be versatile. It's so good for you. - [The Top 10 Most Affordable Cities for Surfers in 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/real-estate-site-ranks-15-most-affordable-cities-for-surfers-to-buy-a-home/) - Alternative surfboard shapes and wind tools like kites and foils are making more beach towns surfable. Here are the 10 most affordable beach towns for surfers. - [Albee Layer's 'LESS THAN EASY' Is a Visual Masterpiece Focused on Maui](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/albee-layer-less-than-easy-maui/) - The 18-minute short featuring Albee Layer is a journey through Maui, surfing some hidden gems, flying over the island, and a run of swell at Jaws. - [Shark Encounter Leads to 48-Hour Closure of Santa Cruz County Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/shark-encounter-santa-cruz-county-beach/) - Rio del Mar State Beach in Santa Cruz County, California will remain closed for 48 hours after a junior lifeguard youth aide was brushed by a shark. - [Balangan Was Firing on June 29th, and Average Joes Scored](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/balangan-surfing-average-joes-june-29/) - On June 29, good things were happening at Balangan. From around 10 a.m. to noon, the lineup at one of Bali's best waves was relatively empty and firing. - [This Is Why 'The Endless Summer' Almost Didn't Make It Into Theaters](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-endless-summer-bruce-brown-almost-didnt-make-it-into-theaters/) - "The Endless Summer" began with the idea of chasing summer around the world. Once it was done, Bruce Brown faced a huge hurdle in getting the film distributed. - [Film Review: 'Birth of the Endless Summer' Is a Must-Watch Documentary](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/birth-of-the-endless-summer-surf-documentary/) - Birth of the Endless Summer left me feeling nostalgic for something I didn't experience. It documents surfing's halcyon days through the eyes of legends. - ['Birth of the Endless Summer': The Discovery of Cape St.  Francis and a Surfing Culture](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/birth-of-the-endless-summer-the-discovery-of-cape-st-francis-and-surfing-culture/) - This story is about the birth of the surfing as we know it and centers not only Bruce Brown's creation of "The Endless Summer," but what went into its creation. - ['Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis' Tells Untold Story of Iconic Surf Film](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/birth-of-the-endless-summer-discovery-of-cape-st-francis-is-a-new-documentary-that-tells-the-untold-story-behind-one-of-surfings-most-beloved-films/) - It's likely that you've seen Bruce Brown's film, "The Endless Summer". "Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" tells how it came to be. - ['Birth of the Endless Summer' Is Finally Making Its Worldwide Digital Debut](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/birth-of-the-endless-summer-digital-debut/) - "The Endless Summer" is one of the most important movies in surfing. On June 20, 2025, "Birth of the Endless Summer" will make its worldwide digital debut. - [Bruce's Beauties: Dick Metz's Discovery and the Real Story of The Endless Summer's Famous Wave](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bruces-beauties-endless-summer-dick-metz-first/) - Bruce Brown would have admitted Dick Metz deserved credit for being at Cape St. Francis first. "Bruce's Beauties" could have been called "Metz's Majesties." - [Dissecting the CI Noserider: a Traditional Longboard From Wayne Rich and Devon Howard](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/noserider-channel-islands-longboard-wayne-rich-devon-howard/) - Traditional longboarding leans heavily on the noseride. Master shaper Wayne Rich and surfer Devon Howard came together on the CI Noserider. - [Bristol, England's Wave Pool Reopens After Internal Strife](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bristol-englands-wave-pool-reopens-after-internal-strife/) - The Wave, located in Bristol, England announced it was closing. But as of July 1, the park was back open for business. We examined the internal strife. - [1 Minute of Mark Occhilupo Surfing Firing Mundaka](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/mark-occhilupo-surfing-mundaka/) - Mark Occhilupo is a living legend and a powerful surfer. In this video, he's using that power at firing Mundaka at the end of his Billabong Europe tour. - [TikTok Influencer Has Important Message After Unknowingly Handling Deadly Cone Snail](https://www.theinertia.com/video/tiktok-cone-snail-becky-lee-rawls/) - A TikTok influencer has a message after she inadvertently handled a deadly cone snail: don't handle shells if you don't know what they are. - [Killer Whales Spotted 'Sharing' Food With Humans](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/killer-whales-spotted-sharing-food-with-humans/) - Killer whales have an endless capacity to surprise us with their unique behavior. A new study describes wild orcas 'sharing' prey with human researchers. - [5 Horribly Painful Things You Can Be Stung by In the Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/5-most-painful-things-in-the-ocean/) - Flower urchins, stonefish, cone snails, and box jellies are some very, very painful things to accidentally stomp on when you're about to paddle out. - [Matt Bromley Explains How He Acclimatizes Himself to Impossibly Scary Situations](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-bromley-fear-big-wave-surfing/) - Matt Bromley spends a lot of his life being scared. He loves surfing waves that scare him, but fear management is something all big wave surfers need to learn. - [Drone Footage Shows Great White Shark Swimming In Australian Lake](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/drone-footage-great-white-shark-australia-lake/) - Local fishermen announced they planned to track the young great white shark down and catch it, but the shark found its way out of the lake naturally - [Paddling Western North Carolina With an Olympian](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/western-north-carolina-olympic-paddler/) - ​Join Olympic kayaking medalist Evy Leibfarth as she takes you on an insider's tour of her hometown, Bryson City, North Carolina. - [Rescuer of 9-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim Now Being Held by ICE](https://www.theinertia.com/news/shark-attack-victim-rescuer-ice/) - Luis Alvarez, who came to the aid of nine-year-old shark attack victim Leah Lendel, is now being held by ICE in a Florida jail after a traffic offense. - [Check Out the Size of This Great White Shark Seen via Drone Footage in Southern California](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/great-what-shark-size-drone-southern-california/) - Carlos Gauna, or the Malibu Artist, captured footage of a massive great white shark using his drone. He was able to measure the shark as it swam next to a boat. - [ESPN Documents Alo Slebir's Potential 2024 World Record Wave at Maverick's](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/espn-alo-slebirs-potential-2024-world-record-wave-mavericks/) - Alo Slebir doesn't seem to care if the wave measures 100 feet or not when it's all said and done. It's the biggest one he's ever caught. - [Big Wave Surfer Tom Lowe Is Commitment Personified in 'Let Me Live'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tom-lowe-big-wave-surfer-yeti-let-me-live/) - Tom Lowe is a different breed of surfer. There are everyday surfers like most of us, and then there is Tom. In "Let Me Live,"Keith Malloy tells Lowe's story. - [Munich’s Eisbach River Wave Reopens with New Regulations After a Death](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/eisbach-munich-river-wave-reopens-regulations/) - After more than two months of closure, Munich surfers are back to surfing the city’s famous Eisbach river wave after the death of a surfer on April 17 - [Tom Lowe Discusses His Teahupo'o Near-Death Wipeout](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tom-lowe-teahupoo-near-death-wipeout/) - In this special episode of the WSL's podcast, Dave Prodan sat across the screen from Tome Lowe before, and after, a Teahupo'o wipeout that nearly killed him. - [Trestles Sand Shortage Draws Global Attention Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/trestles-sand-shortage-la-2028-olympics/) - San Clemente beaches near Trestles, the heart of high-performance surfing in California, are experiencing a sand shortage that could impact the 2028 Olympics. - [Experts Identify Likely Species of New York Shark Attack](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/shark-attack-new-york-species/) - A swimmer was bitten by a shark at Jones Beach on Long Island in New York, when, and the likely species has now been identified by experts. - ['Carnage or Glory': A Swatch Nines Highlight Reel From Waco](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/swatch-nines-waco-highlight-reel/) - If you've kept up with the impact Swatch Nines has had on freestyle skiing and snowboarding, then you understand the potential it brings to surfing. - [As a Surf Cinematographer, Here Are 14 Clips That Blew My Mind](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/as-a-surf-cinematographer-here-are-14-clips-that-blew-my-mind/) - There is nothing more fun, in my mind, than filming surfers. As a surf cinematographer, here are 14 clips that absolutely blew my mind. - [Florida Man Has Most 'Florida Man' Shark Encounter Ever Caught On Camera](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/florida-man-shark-encounter/) - In true "Florida Man" fashion, Kaye surfed the rest of the weekend after the shark encounter. Because there were waves, so who could blame the guy? - [Unlikely MAGA-Environmentalist Coalition Unites to Strike Down Sale of Public Lands](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/public-lands-strike-down-sale-of-coalition/) - Voices across the political spectrum celebrated news that the sale of public lands had been removed from the "The Big Beautiful Bill." - [Kipp Caddy Surfing Cape Solander in New Edit Is Beyond 'Gnarly'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kipp-caddy-cape-solander-gnarly/) - When Kipp Caddy describes a day at Cape Solander as 'pretty gnarly,' that means something. - [Matt Meola Landed an Air So Wild We Don't Even Know What To Call It](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/matt-meola-landed-an-air-so-wild-we-dont-even-know-what-to-call-it/) - There's been a flurry of clips of wild stunts at Swatch Nines Surf, with the latest being a trick from Matt Meola that may not even have a name yet. - [Californian and Australian Nab Titles at 2025 VIVO Rio Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/californian-and-australian-nab-titles-at-2025-vivo-rio-pro/) - At the 2025 VIVO Rio Pro, the world's best surfers faced off in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a Californian and Australian claiming titles. - [Shark Bites Australian Teen, Gives Chase During Rescue](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/shark-bites-australian-teen-gives-chase-during-rescue/) - Dramatic video posted to social media shows a shark pursuing a group of rescuers after biting a 16-year-old swimmer at a NSW beach this weekend. - [The Long and Short of It: Two Lost Surfboards for Summer Groveling](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/lost-surfboards-summer-surf/) - The author tested two summer grovelers from ...Lost, the Original Puddle Jumper and the RNF '96 Kingfish. Gutless summer surf just got a whole lot more fun - [Watch Italo Ferreira in Mid-Heat Celebration With Fans On the Beach](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/italo-ferreira-mid-heat-celebration-fans-beach/) - If you've only seen clips of the on-the-beach, mid-heat celebration of Italo Ferreira in brief social media highlights, then it's worth a watch here. - [Got $24 Million? You Could Buy This Montana Ranch With Its Own Ski Runs](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/montana-ranch-ski-runs-24-million/) - Lolo Ranch is located south of Missoula, Montana, with a 5,000-square-foot residence and just under 2,000 acres of land. Ski runs included. - [Nate Florence Took an Amazing Remote Surf Camping Adventure](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/nate-florence-surf-camping-adventure/) - Nate Florence is a guy who likely enjoys getting off the beaten path, so he hopped into a rented Toyota Hilux with two roof-top tents and hit the road. - [Hundreds Turn Out In Waikiki for Clyde Aikau Memorial Paddle Out](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/clyde-aikau-memorial-paddle-out/) - Clyde Aikau's memorial paddle out in Waikiki reminded us that "Uncle Clyde" inspired many humans, and not just the big wave community. - [Shop the REI Fourth of July Deals](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/2025-rei-july-fourth-sale/) - [Best Folding Electric Bikes of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-folding-electric-bikes/) - We tested a wide range of folding ebikes this year, and these are our top picks from budget-priced options to fully-featured ebikes. - [U.S. Department of Defense Has Stopped Using Hurricane Forecast Satellites](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/u-s-department-of-defense-stopped-hurricane-forecast-satellites/) - The U.S. Department of Defense announced on June 24 that it would basically stop using data essential to most hurricane forecasts. - [Noa Mizuno Is Dripping With Style In This Perfect Mexico Edit](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/noa-mizuno-is-dripping-with-style-in-this-perfect-mexico-edit/) - Noa Mizuno has Hawaii in the DNA of his surfing, and no matter where he surfs, it's clear where he cut his teeth. Here, that DNA is on display in Mexico. - [Hughie Vaughan Pulls Off 'Best Air Done In a Wave Pool,' Gets Nod From Tony Hawk](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/hughie-vaughan-pulls-off-best-air-done-in-a-wave-pool-gets-nod-from-tony-hawk/) - [Bristol, England Surf Pool, The Wave, Suddenly Shuts Its Doors](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bristol-england-surf-pool-the-wave-suddenly-shuts-its-doors/) - The Wave announced it was closing, indefinitely. The Bristol, England-based wave pool shut suddenly, cancelled bookings and most of its website was inoperable. - [The Best Electric Bikes of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-electric-bikes/) - We've spent years testing over 50 ebikes to recommend the best electric bikes in every category. Check out our favorites. - [Lectric XP4 Folding Electric Bike Review: Major Upgrades, Same Great Price](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/lectric-xp4-folding-electric-bike-review/) - Lectric's new XP4 folding electric bike significantly upgrades the riding experience of their bestselling XP series, while maintaining the same price of $999. - [Keith Malloy Teaches You How to Do Surfboard Ding Repair the Right Way](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/keith-malloy-surfboard-ding-repair/) - Keith Malloy is a pretty self-sufficient guy, and he's done his fair share of surfing in cranking waves, so he's become a bit of an expert in surfboard repair. - [USA Surfing Takes Major Step In Bid for Recertification](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/usa-surfing-takes-major-step-in-bid-for-recertification/) - USA Surfing has secured a multi-million-dollar investment as part of its ongoing bid to regain certification as the sport's national governing body. - [Senate Reconciliation Bill Could Sell Out More Than 80 Million Ocean Acres](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/senate-reconciliation-bill-80-million-ocean-acres/) - The Senate Reconciliation Bill would sell leases on over 80 million acres of the ocean for new offshore oil and gas drilling, a bill opposed by thousands. - [4 Days of Insane Waves at Puerto Escondido](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/puerto-escondido-insane-big-waves/) - Puerto Escondido put on a show that backed up the case for its fresh designation as the newest World Surf Reserve. The waves were big, and perfect - [The Florida Surf Film Festival: Something in the Water](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/florida-surf-film-festival/) - This month, the author attended the Florida Surf Film Festival. Despite the diverse surfing audiences, they all had one thing in common: the stoke. - [A New Theater Play, "Wipeout," Stages a Surfing Lesson Entirely Indoors](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-play-theater-stages-lesson/) - A recently debuted production found an interesting, if unconventional way to get around how to show surfing on the stage. - [Queensland, Australia Invests $60 Million Into Shark Mitigation, With Nets at Heart of Program](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/shark-mitigation-88-million-queensland-australia/) - [The Untold Story of the First Double Backflips at Corbet's Couloir](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/double-backflips-corbets-couloir/) - Jake Hopfinger and Parkin Costain discuss the first double backflips thrown into the monster that is Jackson Hole's Corbet's Couloir. - [Indigenous Youth Are the First to Kayak the Length of a Newly Undammed California River](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/indigenous-youth-klamath-river-kayak/) - The Klamath has been undammed and now, a group of Indigenous paddlers will be the first to complete a source-to-sea kayak descent of the river. - [Oahu Dolphin Deaths Linked to Bacteria That Can Spread to Humans](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/oahu-dolphin-deaths-linked-to-bacteria-that-can-spread-to-humans/) - A series of dolphin strandings in Hawaii have been linked to Brucella ceti, a bacterial infection that can spread to humans. - [Watch These Bodyboarders Ride Over Super Sketchy Dry Reef in Tahiti](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/watch-these-bodyboarders-ride-over-super-sketchy-dry-reef-in-tahiti/) - Some might think of bodyboarders as kids riding whitewash on a piece of foam from the ABC Store. Yes, some bodyboarders are that, but some are definitely not. - [Brazilian Tourist Dies After Falling From Indonesian Volcano](https://www.theinertia.com/news/brazilian-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-indonesian-volcano/) - A Brazilian hiker who fell on Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani has died after a four-day rescue effort. Juliana Marins was hiking when the accident occurred. - [Family of North Shore Surfer Injured in Devastating Accident Shares Update](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/north-shore-dakota-briley-update/) - Dakota Briley, the 20-year-old son of Pipeline legend Shawn Briley, endured a horrific car accident last week on the North Shore, but his family has hope. - [I Tested Personal Watercrafts Used For Big Wave Surfing: They Aren't One-Size-Fits-All Tools](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/personal-watercrafts-big-wave-surfing-tested/) - Big wave surfing wouldn't exists without personal watercrafts. The author tested out several machines from Sea Doo that could be used in gigantic surf. - [Video Shows Man Peeing on Shipstern Bluff Lineup Moments Before Surfer Gets Obliterated](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/shipstern-bluff-scenic-piss-peeing-surfer/) - Some men spit in the face of fear. Others pee on it. That's what one videographer did at Shipstern Bluff just as a surfer got obliterated. - [Scientists Sound Alarm on Possible Effects of Deep-Sea Mining on Ocean Life](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/deep-sea-mining-effects-ocean-life/) - Deep-sea mining could pose a threat to whales, dolphins, and other sea life, according to new research. - [Lost Humpback Whale Guided Into Deeper Waters by Dolphins](https://www.theinertia.com/video/humpback-whale-guided-deeper-waters-dolphins/) - The Dolphin Discovery Center spotted a humpback whale in Koomnana Bay. When they sent up a drone to get a closer look at it, something pretty amazing happened. - [Speed, Power, and Flow: William Aliotti Surfs Big, Glassy Uluwatu As It Should Be Surfed](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/william-aliotti-surfs-uluwatu/) - Style's a funny thing in surfing. Much of it is making the difficult look easy, which William Aliotti does very well, especially on Uluwatu's big, glassy walls. - ['It's Only Drowning,' Examines How Surfers Find Common Ground, Despite Political Divides](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/its-only-drowning-book-surfers-common-ground/) - David Litt, a former Obama speech writer, learned to surf with his brother-in-law, a political opposite. His new book examines how they found common ground. - [Three Men Mysteriously Drowned After Hiking to a California Swimming Hole](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/three-men-drowned-hiking-california-swimming/) - A group of six hiked to a remote waterhole in Placer County, California. Only three returned after the trio reportedly drowned in the remote swimming hole. - [Two Alligators Were Found on Carolina Beaches Recently](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/two-alligators-carolina-beaches/) - Surfers in the Carolinas will be scanning the lineup for reptiles before paddling out in the coming weeks after two alligators were recently spotted on beaches. - [Shark Bites 12-Year-Old Girl Off South Carolina Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/shark-bites-12-year-old-girl-off-south-carolina-coast/) - A 12-year-old girl received a shark bite to the leg last week, during a visit to a North Carolina beach. - [Snow in June? Palisades Tahoe Gets Rare Snow Storm on the First Day of Summer](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/snow-in-june-palisades-tahoe-gets-rare-snow-storm-on-the-first-day-of-summer/) - On Sunday, Palisades Tahoe shared footage and images from the mountain. It looked like the start of winter all over again with significant snow cover. - [The Best Electric Cargo Bikes of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-electric-cargo-bikes/) - We tested a wide range of the best electric cargo bikes on the market. Check out our favorite cargo e-bikes from brands like Lectric, Aventon, and Specialized. - [Escaping a Rip Current: Experts Add Simple Tip to the 'Swim-Parallel-to-Shore' Method](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/escaping-a-rip-current-experts-add-simple-tip-to-the-swim-parallel-to-shore-method/) - There's a tried and tested way to escape a rip current that nearly every surfer is aware of. Experts have added a bit of advice to that method. - [Orcas Seen Grooming Each Other With Tools for First Time](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/orcas-seen-grooming-each-other-with-tools-for-first-time/) - Scientists recently discovered that orcas were using bits of kelp to clean each other, a behavior they dubbed 'allokelping.' - [Rescuers Race to Save Hiker Trapped for 3 Days on Indonesian Volcano](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/rescuers-race-to-save-hiker-trapped-for-3-days-on-indonesian-volcano/) - A Brazilian tourist has been stranded on the slopes of Mount Rinjani – a volcano on the Indonesian island of Lombok – for three days. - [Sage Burke Wrangles the Left at Maverick's](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/sage-burke-wrangles-the-left-at-mavericks/) - Maverick's is generally thought of as a right. Over the years, a few notable surfers have gone left, and Sage Burke wanted to be one of those notables. - [Watch Kelly Slater's Baby Decorate Surfboard for Father's Day](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/watch-kelly-slaters-baby-decorate-surfboard-for-fathers-day/) - We all knew it wouldn't be long before Kelly Slater's son got on a board. - [Brian Wilson Honored in Huntington Beach Paddle-Out](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/brian-wilson-honored-in-huntington-beach-paddle-out/) - To pay tribute to the legacy of Brian Wilson, surfers in Huntington Beach held a memorial paddle-out this weekend. - [Huntington Beach Hosts Annual Dog Surfing Competition](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/huntington-beach-hosts-annual-dog-surfing-competition/) - This weekend, Huntington Beach’s most important surfing competition took place: The Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals Competition. - [The Best Beach Sandals for Women of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-beach-sandals-for-women/) - A good pair of beach sandals should be a part of everyone's kit. Here, we break down our favorite sandals for women who live life by the beach. - [The Best Insulated Coffee Mugs of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-insulated-coffee-mug/) - We tested the best insulated coffee mugs on morning surf checks, car rides to the slopes, and at camp. Check out our favorites from Yeti, RTIC, and more. - [The Best Women's Wetsuit Jackets of 2024](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-womens-wetsuit-jacket/) - We reviewed the best women's wetsuit jackets and wetsuit tops to find the best women's wetsuits for surfing in chillier-than-expected waters. - [The Best Silicone Rings of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-silicone-rings/) - We tested the best silicone rings on the market and have brought you our favorites, with a focus on durability, comfort, and style. - [The Best Ebike Accessories of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-ebike-accessories/) - [Deer Valley Social Media Team Hilariously Calls Out Reality Show for Fake Snowboarding Scene](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/deer-valley-fake-snowboarding/) - The producers of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' could have at least tried a little harder on this one, and they are getting plenty of well-earned online smoke. - [Local Surfers Aggressively Crashed a German Surf Contest in France](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfers-locals-aggressively-crash-german-contest-france/) - Local surfers ignored lifeguards' commands and paddled out into the middle of Germany’s official university surfing championships in Seignosse, France. - [Dylan Graves on the Absurd Lengths We Go to For Good Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dylan-graves-waves-absurd-lengths/) - Dylan Graves has dedicated his life to chasing waves. His most recent YouTube offering is an homage to that chase and the "absurd lengths we go for them." - [The Best Camping Stoves of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-camping-stoves/) - We tested the best camping stoves, from full-size cooking systems to fire pit hubs and classic two-burner camp stoves. Check out our favorite options. - [Ocean Ramsey Discusses the Importance of Body Language in Sharky Waters](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/ocean-ramsey-discusses-the-importance-of-body-language-in-sharky-waters/) - Ocean Ramsey explains how body language and simple decisions can reduce the chances of a potentially deadly shark encounter. - [Ocean Ramsey Explains How Squeaking Like a Dolphin Could Save Your Life in Sharky Waters](https://www.theinertia.com/video/ocean-ramsey-explains-how-squeaking-like-a-dolphin-could-save-your-life-in-sharky-waters/) - Ocean Ramsey and Juan Oliphant talk about "the squeak" and other noises to help in communicating underwater. - [Ocean Ramsey Explains What To Do In a Shark Attack](https://www.theinertia.com/inspire/ocean-ramsey-on-what-to-do-in-a-shark-attack/) - The odds are stacked against any one person being attacked by a shark, but Ocean Ramsey has some things to do in an adverse encounter. - [Ocean Ramsey on Using Environmental Conditions to Avoid Shark Encounters](https://www.theinertia.com/courses/ocean-ramsey-on-using-environmental-conditions-to-avoid-shark-encounters/) - Our odds of being attacked by sharks are microscopic in the realm of concerns for surfers. With all this in mind, there are things you can do to reduce odds. - [Watch Ocean Ramsey Almost Jump Right Onto a Tiger Shark](https://www.theinertia.com/video/watch-ocean-ramsey-almost-jump-right-onto-a-tiger-shark/) - Ocean Ramsey knows a lot about sharks. She dives with them regularly and knows their moods. But she almost jumped right onto one named Nikki - [10 Minutes of Good Waves and Absolute Chaos at Malibu](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/malibu-good-waves-chaos-lineup/) - Malibu is one of the most iconic breaks in surfing. But the chaos of the lineup makes getting a perfect wave there tough. It's more about not getting hurt. - [He Just Rode His Skateboard From Coast to Coast; His Next Challenge Is Even Bigger](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/skateboard-coast-to-coast-john-underhill/) - A hundred and eighty days after pushing off from his North Carolina home, John Underhill successfully his ambitious coast-to-coast skateboard mission. - [Raw Footage of Clay Marzo Doing Impossible Things on a Soft-Top](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/clay-marzo-raw-footage-soft-top/) - On a recent trip to Oahu, Clay Marzo stepped onto a range of Catch Surf boards and proceeded to do things that didn't seem possible on a soft-top, or otherwise. - [The Realities Of a Surfing Van Life](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-realities-of-a-surfing-van-life/) - The author examined the surf van life of two men to find out if living on the road to surf is worth it, and what one can do to make life in a van more comfy. - [Tatiana Weston-Webb Given Wildcard for Rio Pro, Months After Dropping Off Championship Tour](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tatiana-weston-webb-wildcard-rio-pro/) - The WSL has announced that Tatiana Weston-Webb will return to competition as an event wildcard for the upcoming Rio Pro after dropping off the CT months ago. - [Jacob Szekely’s First Superman Finger Flip in the Ocean Is a Testament to Wave Pools](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jacob-szekely-superman-finger-flip-ocean-wave-pools/) - If you doubted how wave pools and ocean surfing could ever coexist, watch Jacob Szekely’s latest ocean maneuver, a Superman Finger Flip perfected in a pool. - [Watch a Crazy PWC Pilot Ride Under the Stern of a Huge Ferry](https://www.theinertia.com/video/jet-ski-rider-under-bc-ferry/) - A video circulating around social media shows a PWC pilot doing something super dangerous: riding under the stern of a huge BC Ferry. - [Judging On the Championship Tour Needs to Meld Freesurfing and Contest Surfing Into One](https://www.theinertia.com/opinion/championship-tour-freesurfing-contest-surfing/) - There is nothing rigid or mechanical about surfing. Why should there be in surfing competition? Judging needs to better meld freesurfing into its criteria - [Amsterdam Is Bringing a New Wave Pool to Its Canals](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/amsterdam-amsterdam-wave-pool-canals/) - After the success of the urban wave pool in the canals of Rotterdam, Amsterdam is planning to install a canal pool of its own. - [Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Receives Honorary Dartmouth Degree](https://www.theinertia.com/news/mikaela-shiffrin-skier-honorary-dartmouth-degree/) - Turns out all you need to do to get a degree from Dartmouth is be the winningest skier of all time. Mikaela Shiffrin recently became a doctorate. - [Colorado Resorts Saw Record Number of People Fall From Chairlifts](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/colorado-resorts-chairlift-falls/) - Data made available by the National Ski Areas Association suggests the greatest safety measure to prevent chairlift falls is simply putting down the safety bar. - [Skier Breaks His Own World Record, Rides 11.4-Million Vertical Feet in a Season](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/racer-tom-world-record-skis-11-4-million-vertical-feet-in-a-season/) - The new record of 11.4-million vertical feet has yet to be verified. Hart's personal deadline was just June 15 with the end of North America's season. - [Waikiki Surfer Goes Into Cardiac Arrest After EMS Responds to 'Possible Toe Injury'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/waikiki-surfer-goes-into-cardiac-arrest-after-ems-responds-to-possible-toe-injury/) - A woman surfing at a Waikiki beach was sent to the emergency room in critical condition, after going into cardiac arrest following an injury to her foot. - [Raw Footage of Teahupo'o Monster Swell Is Equal Parts Breathtaking, and Harrowing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/teahupoo-monster-swell-raw-footage/) - Maui-based videographer Marcus Rodrigues was at Teahupo'o to document a day that was equal parts breathtaking and harrowing. - [Unearthed Footage of Eddie Aikau, Gerry Lopez, and More Surfing Hawaii in 1974](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/eddie-aikau-gerry-lopez-unearthed-footage-1974/) - The 1970s were Hawaii's halcyon days. Legends like Eddie Aikau were being made. Watch here as Aikau, Gerry Lopez, and others were surfing in their prime. - [5 Minutes of Violent Father's Day Surf at the Wedge](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-wedge-violent-surf/) - The Wedge can be beautiful, calm and serene at times, depending on conditions. But the surf can also be extremely violent there, like it was on Father's Day. - [The Florence Brothers Sailed 1,500 Miles and Finally Found Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/florence-brothers-sailed-1500-miles-waves/) - The Florence brothers are currently undertaking a surf trip of epic proportions, They've been through a lot so far but finally, they found some waves. - [Yago Dora On How His Trestles Win Started With Winning Over the Local Lineup](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/yago-dora-trestles-win-world-surf-league/) - Yago Dora had never competed professionally at Lower Trestles. But he showed up last week and won. That's because he'd endeared himself to the local lineup. - [Dakota Briley, Son of Famed Pipeline Charger Shawn Briley, In Intensive Care Following Car Accident](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dakota-briley-shawn-car-accident/) - Dakota Briley, the 20-year-old son of Pipeline legend Shawn Briley is currently in intensive care, battling horrific injuries after being struck by a car. - [A Trail Camera Helped End the Manhunt for Suspected Killer of Minnesota Lawmaker](https://www.theinertia.com/news/trail-camera-suspected-killer-minnesota-lawmaker/) - Trail cameras, or wildlife cameras, are useful in hunting and conservation of animals primarily. But this time, a trail camera helped nab a suspected assassin. - [Alaska Just Issued Its First-Ever Heat Advisory](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/alaska-first-ever-heat-advisory/) - Alaska is not generally known as a warm place. Until now, that is. The 49th state just issued the first heat advisory in its history. - [NASA Can See Plumes of Tijuana River Sewage From Space](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/nasa-plumes-tijuana-river-sewage/) - While we have traditionally relied on tangible water samples to learn about the health of our beaches, EMIT can monitor their health by looking down from space. - [Surfrider Releases List of Top 10 U.S. Beaches With Highest Bacteria Levels](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfrider-top-10-us-beaches-bacteria-levels/) - The Surfrider Foundation released its full water quality study from the past year and included the top 10 U.S. beaches with the highest bacteria levels - [Italo Ferreira Bit His Tongue About the Judging Following Narrow Loss at Trestles Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/italo-ferreira-judging-trestles-pro/) - Italo Ferreira opted not to comment after a frustrating loss in the Trestles Pro. In the past, he's been vocal about his displeasure over calls from judges. - [UN Ocean Summit Brings High Seas Treaty Closer to Fruition](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/un-ocean-summit-brings-high-seas-treaty-closer-to-fruition/) - The UN Ocean Summit has come to a close, but not before making significant headway on protecting the world's oceans. - [Study: Ocean Acidity Around the World Is at Critically High Levels](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/ocean-acidity-critically-high/) - One of the most important indicators of the overall health of the planet is the acidity of the ocean. Ocean acidity is rising quickly to dangerous levels. - [Skiing Gold Medalist Is Stepping Away From Olympic Competition, Eyes Natural Selection Tour](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/skiing-gold-medalist-natural-selection-tour/) - New Zealand's youngest ever Olympic medallist, Nico Porteous, announced that he's "stepping back" from Olympic competition to pursue other skiing opportunities. - [Unexplained Radio Pulses Detected in Antarctic](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/unexplained-radio-pulses-detected-in-antarctic/) - A cosmic particle detector in the Antarctic recently found unexplained radio waves that seem to defy the very laws of physics. - [Skier Rescued After 1,000-Foot Fall Down Colorado's Skywalker Couloir](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/skier-1000-foot-fall-colorado-skywalker-couloir/) - The sheriff's press release stated that the skier suffered "serious injuries" in the accident but did not clarify how severe or what those injuries were. - [Kelly Slater Hopes He Dies in the Ocean: 'Maybe I'll Just Send It on a 100-Footer When I'm 100!'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slater-trestles-sports-central-podcast/) - Kelly Slater sat down for a few minutes with Sports Central's Chris Hayre to talk about a pro surfing career that spans a whole lot of years. - [This Is Morgan Maassen's Gorgeous Look at Surfing the Abu Dhabi Wave Pool](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/morgan-maassen-abu-dhabi-wave-pool/) - Morgan Maassen recently released this gorgeous look at surfing the Abu Dhabi wave pool on his YouTube page. - [Paddling Expert Shows How One Tiny Error Lost Cole Houshmand a Paddle Battle At Trestles Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/paddling-expert-shows-how-one-tiny-error-lost-cole-houshmand-a-paddle-battle-at-trestles-pro/) - According to paddling technique coach to Rob Case, one tiny error made Cole Houshmand lose a paddle battle with Jack Robinson in the Trestles Pro quarterfinals. - [Watch The Air That Won Yago Dora The Trestles Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/watch-the-air-that-won-yago-dora-the-trestles-pro/) - In the Trestles Pro final, Yago Dora pulled off an air so sudden, so dramatic, that even the announcers were taken by surprise. - [We Reviewed the Best Earplugs for Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/we-reviewed-the-best-earplugs-for-surfing/) - Earplugs are more effective and affordable than you might think. Prevent surfer’s ear, hear others in the lineup, and don’t worry about the wind. - [Bettylou Sakura Johnson, Yago Dora Win Trestles Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bettylou-sakura-johnson-yago-dora-win-trestles-pro/) - The Trestles Pro has come to a close, with Bettylou Sakura Johnson and Yago Dora claiming wins. - [The Best Water Shoes of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-water-shoes/) - We tested the best water shoes, from sandals to active hikers, classic clogs to hybrids. Check out our favorites based on performance, comfort, and style. - [The Best Women's Swimsuits for Surfing (That Will Stay Put)](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-swimsuits-surfing/) - Bikinis, one-pieces, etc., it's difficult to find women's swimwear that is secure enough for surfing. We rounded up the best stay-put swimsuits for surfing. - [The Best Surf Backpacks](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-surf-backpacks/) - Surf backpacks are essential for the surf traveler, or those with a bit of a trek to their favorite break. These are the best surf backpacks out there. - [The Best Beach Umbrellas of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-beach-umbrellas/) - Long summer beach days call for sun protection in the form of umbrellas. We tested out the best beach umbrellas out there so you don't have to. - [NOAA Says ENSO - Neutral -Neither El Niño nor La Niña - Most Likely for Winter](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/noaa-says-enso-neutral-neither-el-nino-nor-la-nina-most-likely-for-winter/) - We're currently at the highest likelihood for ENSO-neutral conditions to persist through August and dropping to 48 percent in November through January. - [5 Raw Minutes From a Heavy Teahupo'o 'Carnage Session'](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/5-raw-minutes-heavy-teahupoo-carnage-session/) - Eimeo Czermak is a one of the best surfers at Teahupo'o when it's big. Anyone who knows Czernak knows that he will charge harder than just about anyone. - [Atmospheric Rivers Over Antarctica Might Double by the Year 2100](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/atmospheric-rivers-over-antarctica-might-double-by-the-year-2100/) - A doubling of atmospheric rivers over Antarctica would have enormous consequences to our planet and a new study found that it could very well happen. - [Devon Howard Breaks Down What Makes a Good Mid-Length Surfboard](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/devon-howard-breaks-down-what-makes-a-good-mid-length-surfboard/) - Devon Howard knows his way around a mid-length surfboard. Any kind of surfboard, really, but in recent years his skill on a mid-length has come to the fore. - [Erin Brooks, Caroline Marks, and Sawyer Lindblad Talk About the New-Look Championship Tour](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/erin-brooks-caroline-makrs-sawyer-lindblad-championship-tour/) - The women’s Championship Tour will undergo the most radical reconfiguration in 2026. Erin Brooks, Caroline Marks, and Sawyer Lindblad discuss those changes. - [Watch a Skier's 'Rookie Mistake' Turn Into a Rocky June Yard Sale](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/skiers-mistake-rocky-yard-sale/) - One East Coast skier posted a video of a "rookie mistake" online this week that turned into a crazy rocky, June yard sale. - [The Science Behind Atmospheric Rivers](https://www.theinertia.com/news/the-science-behind-atmospheric-rivers/) - Atmospheric Rivers are what they are – long, narrow bands of moisture that can hold seven to 15 times the amount of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River. - [Griffin Colapinto vs. Filipe Toledo Was One of the Wildest Heats of the Year](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/griffin-colapinto-filipe-toledo-wildest-heats/) - The Round of 16 matchup Wednesday afternoon at the Trestles Pro between Griffin Colapinto and Filipe Toledo was a banger. It was the best bout of the day. - [Nine-Year-Old Girl's Hand Partially Severed in Shark Attack](https://www.theinertia.com/news/shark-attack-nine-year-old-girl/) - A nine-year-old girl in Boca Grande, Florida had her hand partially severed due to an apparent shark bite this Wednesday. - [9 Surf Spots You Don't Want to Visit](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/9-surf-spots-you-dont-want-to-visit/) - The cold truth is that at so many of the purported "best surf spots," even better-than-average surfers will have the worst time. Here are nine spots to avoid. - [13 Ways Your Life Will Improve When You Quit Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/how-life-improve-quit-surfing/) - When I realized that this whole addiction-to-surfing thing was a sham, and that we need surfing about as much as it needs us, life improved. Here's how. - [North America’s 10 Gnarliest Ski Resorts](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/north-americas-10-gnarliest-ski-resorts/) - These are 10 of the most treacherous and thrilling ski resorts North America has to offer. They demand respect, focus, and a little bit of madness. - [Amazon Prime Docuseries 'Surf Girls' Renewed For Second Season](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/amazon-prime-video-docuseries-surf-girls-renewed/) - 'Surf Girls,' The Amazon Prime Video series following up-and-coming female surfers as they compete in the Challenger Series, will be getting a second season.. - [A Short, Cinematic Look at Some of Southern California's Best Waves](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/a-short-cinematic-look-at-some-of-southern-californias-best-waves/) - This is a short, cinematic surf episode that captures the beauty, power, and grace of the ocean. And some of the best waves in Southern California. - [With the World Title Race Wide Open, We Examined the Chase With Several CT Surfers](https://www.theinertia.com/features/world-title-chase-ct-surfers/) - For the first time in the WSL Final 5 era, there isn’t a clear world title favorite on the men’s side. We examined the race with several CT surfers. - [230 New Giant Viruses Have Been Found In Most of the Planet's Oceans](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/viruses-230-new-oceans/) - Scientist found 230 types of giant viruses that were previously unknown in oceans around the world. That's not a bad thing, though, so don't worry. - [Skier Dies In Avalanche on Denali](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/skier-dies-in-avalanche-on-denali/) - National Parks Service says that the soft slab avalanche occurred on Tuesday below the Rescue Gully above Camp 14 on the West Buttress Route. - [Did Kai Lenny Really Just Ride a Wakeboard at Jaws?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/did-kai-lenny-really-just-ride-a-wakeboard-at-jaws/) - In his most recent video, Kai Lenny has taken his love of alternative surf craft to a new level, by riding Jaws on a wakeboard, of all things. - [NOAA Staff Responsible for Publishing Educational Climate-Focused Content Fired](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/noaa-staff-climate-focused-content-fired/) - A 10-person team at the NOAA were informed on May 31, 2025, that they were being fired, according to a new report from The Guardian. - [Bison Gores Yellowstone Tourist After He Ventures Too Close](https://www.theinertia.com/news/bison-gores-yellowstone-tourist-after-he-ventures-too-close/) - A bison gored a 30-year-old Yellowstone National Park visitor on Tuesday. This is the second time a person has been hurt by a bison at Yellowstone in 2025. - [Have You Listened to Sterling Spencer's 'Pinch My Salt' Podcast Yet?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/sterling-spencers-pinch-my-salt-podcast/) - Sterling Spencer is back with a podcast that isn't a half-bad listen. 'Pinch My Salt,' hosted by Sterling and Cousin Ryan, takes surfing less seriously. - [Gabriel Medina Says He Declined to Pay $30,000 for His Full-Size 2021 World Title Trophy](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gabriel-medina-30000-world-title-trophy/) - Gabriel Medina says he doesn’t have a full-size trophy from his 2021 world-title campaign because he didn't pay $30,000. - [10 Things Even Experienced Surfers Do Wrong](https://www.theinertia.com/opinion/10-things-surfers-do-wrong/) - Experienced surfers don't always have time to slow down. So here's a precursory list of things that even experienced surfers do wrong. Ten of them, to be exact. - [Quentin Turko on Surfing The Biggest Swell of The Year at Silverbacks](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/quentin-turko-silverbacks-biggest-swell-panama/) - This winter, Quentin Turko finally hitched a ride on the Panamanian beast known as Silverbacks, and he’s got a brand new edit to prove it. - [Brian Wilson, Legendary Musician and Founder of the Beach Boys, Has Died](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/brian-wilson-beach-boys-founder/) - In early 2024, the public learned that Brian Wilson had been battling dementia. The family, however, did not share any details of what led to his passing. - [Drone Footage Shows Orcas Attacking Young Humpback Whale in Display of Hunting Prowess](https://www.theinertia.com/video/orcas-humpback-whale-hunting-drone-footage/) - Nature is brutal sometimes. It's a sad fact that life requires death, and when it comes to predators, there are few more powerful than orcas. - [Justice Department Opinion Says President Trump Can Abolish National Monuments](https://www.theinertia.com/news/justive-departmanet-opinion-president-trump-abolish-national-monuments/) - According to a Justice Department opinion, President Donald Trump has the authority to abolish national monuments across the United States. - [Search Continues For Entangled Whale off Australian Coast](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/search-entangled-whale-australia/) - A frantic search has been ongoing for an entangled whale spotted off the coast of Sydney, Australia this weekend. - [These Are a Few Surfing Rituals Worth Keeping](https://www.theinertia.com/opinion/surfing-rituals-worth-keeping/) - Like any sport or recreational activity, surfing is ripe with rituals and superstitions. These are a few rituals worth keeping. - [The Best Wetsuit Jackets of 2024](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-wetsuit-jacket/) - These are the best wetsuit jackets of 2024, tested and reviewed by The Inertia's gear team on the North Shore of Oahu and Maui. Here are our top picks. - [Does a Challenger Series Win Punch Your Ticket to the Championship Tour?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/challenger-series-win-championship-tour/) - Some athletes have qualified for the CT without winning a Challenger Series event in that same season, but you're much safer if you can snag a win on the CS - [Dave Kalama Recounts a Terrifying Jaws Wipeout That Changed His Life](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/dave-kalama-jaws-wipeout-story-lenny-brothers/) - In the world of big wave surfing, Dave Kalama is a living legend. Here, he remembers one of the most terrifying big wave survival stories we've ever heard. - [Biking in Greensboro: Trails, Greenways, and Local Favorites](https://www.theinertia.com/travel/biking-greensboro-nc/) - Explore the vibrant Greensboro, North Carolinacycling scene with local biking enthusiast Greg Lawrence as your guide. - [Finally, a Film Examines Dave Kalama's Impact on Ocean Sports](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/finally-a-film-examines-dave-kalamas-impact-on-ocean-sports/) - In his fifties now, the man is a living a legend. And deserves to be recognized as such. - [Everyone Is Invited to the Clyde Aikau Paddle Out Planned on June 26th in Waikiki](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/clyde-aikau-paddle-out-june-26-waikiki/) - Everyone is invited to the paddle out for legendary waterman Clyde Aikau, who died peacefully at home on May 3. His mark on surfing will never be erased. - [Teahupo'o Will Now be Part of the World's Largest Marine Protected Area](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/teahupoo-worlds-largest-marine-protected-area/) - French Polynesia announced this week it would create the world's largest Marine Protected Area (MPA), which includes the storied surf break of Teahupo'o. - [Breckenridge Employees Collected 780 Pounds of Trash Under Lifts After Snow Melt](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/breckenridge-employees-collected-780-pounds-trash-lifts/) - Breckenridge Resort boasts a total of 35 lifts that its visitors can use to access 187 trails. As many as 20,000 skiers and snowboarders ride those lifts daily. - [This Is Perfect Uluwatu and Padang Padang In 1980s Archival Footage](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/uluwatu-padang-padang-surfing-archival-footage/) - In the video you see here, Uluwatu and Padang Padang are featured in iconic surf filmmaker Chris Bystrom's "Beyond Blazing Boards." - [WSL Junior Event Canceled After Organizers Protest Israeli Participation](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wsl-event-canceled-israeli-protest/) - The World Surf League canceled a stop on its junior tour due to a Spanish surf club’s protest of Israeli surfers’ participation. - [Gerry Lopez (and Friends) at Uluwatu in 1974](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gerry-lopez-and-friends-at-uluwatu-in-1974/) - Gerry Lopez's surfing, seen above at Uluwatu back in 1974, is much like he is–relaxed, thoughtful, and full of soul. - [Live Gonatus Antarcticus Squid Filmed For the First Time](https://www.theinertia.com/video/gonatus-antarcticus-squid-filmed-first-time/) - The Gonatus antarcticus squid is one of the world's most elusive creatures. Up until now, it had never been seen alive. But now, we have footage. - [Velotric Fold 1 Plus Review: Top-Tier Features, Folding Frame, and a Great Price](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/velotric-fold-1-plus-folding-ebike-review/) - The Velotric Fold 1 Plus combines power and versatility, with top-tier features, a folding frame, and enough power to comfortably carry a passenger. - [Celebrating World Ocean Day Today and Every Day](https://www.theinertia.com/partner/2025-world-ocean-day-costa/) - This year, the ocean advocates at Costa Sunglasses are turning awareness into action. They want you to celebrate World Ocean Day today, and every day. - [Supermodel Gemma Ward Breaks Three Vertebrae In Surfing Accident](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gemma-ward-breaks-vertebrae-in-surfing-accident/) - According to a recent update from Australian supermodel Gemma Ward, she recently bore the unlucky burden of a serious-sounding spinal injury while surfing. - [Tom Lowe Shares Message After Near-Death Teahupo'o Wipeout](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tom-lowe-shares-message-teahupoo-wipeout/) - British big wave surfer Tom Lowe suffered his second severe wipeout at Teahupo'o on Wednesday, June 4, and was held down for several waves. - [3 Minutes of Southern California Surfing That's as Idyllic as It Gets](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfing-southern-california/) - I've been filming Southern California surfing for a decade and there's so much to love about it. No matter what you might have been told. The place is gorgeous. - [The Best Hiking Pants of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-hiking-pants/) - We spent months hiking in dozens of pants to pick the best hiking pants of 2025. Our favorites are lightweight and durable from brands like Patagonia and Kuhl. - [Brothers Survive Rip Current While Surfing in Northern England](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/brothers-survive-rip-current-surfing-in-northern-england/) - Two British surfers recently got a first-hand experience of the hidden danger of rip currents. - [Australian Surfing Priest Rescues Swimmers From Rip Current](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/australian-surfing-priest-rescues-swimmers-from-rip-current/) - A Catholic priest became an aquatic guardian angel to a pair of struggling swimmers in Western Australia last weekend, his second time performing a rescue. - [Bottlenose Dolphin Born in Chicago Zoo, as Seen in Video Captured by Staff](https://www.theinertia.com/environment/bottlenose-dolphin-born-in-chicago-zoo-as-seen-in-video-captured-by-staff/) - A brand new dolphin calf was born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago early Saturday morning, as seen in a video captured by staff. - [Jessi Miley-Dyer 'Stepping Aside' as WSL Commissioner](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jessi-miley-dyer-stepping-aside-as-wsl-commissioner/) - No specific plans for a successor have been shared by the league, nor did it share further details of Miley-Dyer's transition from League Commissioner. - [The Best Beach Sunglasses of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-beach-sunglasses/) - We tested a bunch of sunglasses for the beach and sunglasses for surfers to find the best beach sunglasses as part of our guides for the best gear. - [The Best Sunglasses of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-sunglasses/) - We tested sunglasses from top brands across the market such as Costa, Ray-Ban, RAEN, and others to find the best sunglasses of 2025. - [The Best Hiking Sandals of 2024](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-hiking-sandals/) - Searching for the best hiking sandals for your summer adventures? Our favorites are durable and comfortable, and work great for trails and water alike. - [Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandal Review: The Ideal Water-Ready Casual Hiker](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/chaco-z-1-classic-sandal-review/) - The Chaco Z/1 Classic is a classic for a reason. Comfortable, supportive, and durable, they're a sandal you can wear all day, every day, for years to come. - [Florence Brothers Capsize Dingy 2 Miles From Their Sailboat During Epic Adventure](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/florence-brothers-capsize-far-from-the-vela/) - The Florence brothers are on an epic sailing trip. Sailing trips are rarely without incident: a flipped dingy in rough seas about two miles from the mothership. - [Wreckage Site of Captain Cook's 'HMS Endeavour' Confirmed](https://www.theinertia.com/news/hms-endeavour-captain-cook-wreckage/) - In 1768, Captain James Cook set sail aboard the HMS Endeavour on Voyage of Discovery. The location of the wreckage has been up for debate. Until now. - [New Vail Resorts CEO Declares to Investors That Park City Mountain Is 'Not For Sale'](https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/vail-resorts-ceo-park-city-mountain-not-for-sale/) - Matthew Prince suggested buying Park City Mountain from Vail Resorts. The CEO of Vail Resorts shot down that notion to investors. - [Tom Lowe Revived From Near-Drowning After Teahupo’o Wipeout](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/tom-lowe-teahupoo-wipeout-near-drowning/) - British big wave surfer Tom Lowe was found unresponsive in the Teahupo’o lagoon after a “three to four” wave hold-down. - [Olukai Tuahine Flip Flop Review: The Perfect Blend of Comfort and Structure with Waterproof Leather](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/olukai-tuahine-flip-flop-review/) - Olukai's Tuahine Flip Flops have been our number one pick for men's flip flops three years running. Here's why they're the Best Overall Flip Flops. - [Houston’s Wave Pool Project Announced It's Swapping Endless Surf Technology for Wavegarden](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wave-pool-houston-texas/) - After reports that the Houston, Texas surf park would utilize Endless Surf – the technology used in Munich, Wavegarden was announced as the official tech. - [Surfing's Nostalgia Virus: Are You Infected?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfings-nostalgia-virus-are-you-infected/) - Feeling like yesteryear was a better time to be a surfer? Sam George has a cure for that surf nostalgia bug with a cold dose of reality - [I Built My Dream Quiver For Cheap by Learning to Fix Used Surfboards](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfboards-dream-quiver-repair/) - There are thousands of surfboards being sold in online marketplaces that need only minor repairs. The author built a quiver simply by learning to fix boards. - [The Best Hiking Boots of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-hiking-boots/) - We logged hundreds of miles on trail to test the best hiking boots of 2025. We recommend durable and comfortable hiking boots from brands like Hoka and Lowa. - [Surfer Recalls Getting Hooked By, and Feuding With, Huntington Pier Fishermen](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfer-fishermen-huntington-beach-pier/) - Surfers and fishermen often intermingle around piers, where pilings often make for decent waves, and the access allows for catching fish - [Wavestorm Is No Longer In Costco: Here's Where You Can Find The Iconic Soft-Top](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/wavestorm-is-no-longer-in-costco-heres-where-you-can-find-the-iconic-soft-top/) - Wavestorm, the iconic soft-top long available in Costco is no longer carried by the warehouse giant. You can now find them in more traditional surf shops. - [5 Easy Ways to Listen to Music While Skiing or Snowboarding](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/5-easy-ways-to-listen-to-music-while-skiing-or-snowboarding/) - Music and snow sports can be an incredible combination if you can evade the common frustrations of controls, wires, and battery life. These great devices are made to solve such problems. - [The Best Beginner Surf Spots in the U.S.](https://www.theinertia.com/features/best-beginner-surf-spots-waves-u-s-a/) - A lot of factors can make a wave a good beginner wave. Good access and an easy take off are a must. These are the best beginner surf spots in the U.S. - [The Best Gear and Accessories for Surf Photography](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-best-gear-and-accessories-for-surf-photography/) - Photography is generally a gift to gear heads. Surf photography nearly doubles the amount gear and accessories required to get the job done right. - [Best Camera Lenses for Surf Photography According to the World's Best Surf Photographers](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-camera-lenses-surf-photography-on-land-in-water-according-to-worlds-best-surf-photographers/) - We heard from Brent Bielmann, Todd Glaser, Morgan Maassen and Zak Noyle on what camera lenses they use when shooting surf photography in the water and on land. - [The Best Cameras for Surf Photography According to 4 of the World's Best Surf Photographers](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-cameras-surf-photography-according-to-worlds-best-surf-photographers/) - We asked the best surf photographers in the business what cameras they use, and what cameras they recommend for surf photography from beginner to expert. - [The Best Surfboard Ding Tape, Reviewed](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/the-best-surfboard-ding-tape-reviewed/) - Ding Tape – just slap some on and get back in the water. Here, we try out the most popular options on the market to help you choose the best for the job. - [What's the Difference Between Boogie Boarding and Bodyboarding?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/whats-the-difference-between-boogie-boarding-and-bodyboarding/) - Tom was a fan of the "boogie woogie" style of jazz and felt that his new invention enabled the rider to "boogie" out on the waves. - [The Best Inflatable Kayaks of 2025](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-inflatable-kayaks/) - Looking for a new inflatable kayak to buy? The choices can be overwhelming. In this guide we break down the best inflatable kayaks for you to enjoy the water. - [The Best Wetsuit Gloves: Reviewed](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-wetsuit-gloves-surfing/) - For many surfers across the world, surf gloves are an essential piece of equipment. We tried some of the best wetsuit gloves to keep you warm and informed. - [Teva Hurricane XLT2 Review: Rugged and Durable Hiking Sandals](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/teva-hurricane-xlt2-hiking-sandals-review/) - Be it for day hikes or aquatic adventures, The Teva Hurricane XLT2s are the perfect lightweight compromise between bare feet and hiking boots. - [The Best Surfboard Leashes](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-surfboard-leashes/) - Surfboard leashes are very important. Is it time for you to get a new one? If so, here's the best surf leashes on the market, updated for 2024. - [This Snowboard Binding System Rotates to Let You Push Like a Skater](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/rotating-snowboard-binding-quicksett-v2/) - This Kickstarter campaign for the binding addresses a common pain point for snowboarders with big claims, remote functionality, and wide compatibility. - [The Best Surf Hats (That Will Stay Put)](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-surfing-hats/) - If you've ever surfed with a hat, you've likely lost one as well. We've got your back — these stay-put surf hats aren't going anywhere. - [We Reviewed the Best Surf Wax](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-surf-wax-reviewed/) - We waxed on and off to determine the best surf wax on the market. Here are our top picks from brands like Fu Wax, Sticky Bumps, Sex Wax, and more. - [The Best Surf Helmets for Dangerous Waves and Crowded Lineups](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/best-surf-helmets/) - Surf helmets get a hard rap (pun intended), but no doubt many surf injuries would be mitigated if they were more prevalent in lineups around the world. - [The Best Waterproof Key Pouches to Bring Electronic Keys Into the Water](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/gear-we-test-4-waterproof-pouches-to-bring-electronic-keys-into-the-surf-with-you/) - Leaving your car keys on land can be risky. Don't do it. Bring your electronic car keys into the water with one of these key pouches for surfing and swimming. - [18 Best Surf Books of All Time](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-surf-books-all-time-summer-reading/) - If you want to read the best surf books, start here. - [Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Surf Edition: The Ultimate Stat-Tracking Surf Watch](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/garmin-instinct-2s-solar-surf-watch-review/) - The Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Surf Edition is the ultimate GPS surf watch and smart watch. It allows you to track your session and works with Surfline, too. - [Foilboards: How the F*ck Do They Work?](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/foilboards-how-the-fck-do-they-work/) - While us mere mortals strive to excel or simply keep up with wave riding endeavors on the typical foam and glass surfboard, Hamilton is already so far ahead of the curve that the only logical next step is to explore the unexplored. - [Balance Boards: The Forgotten Stepchild of Surf Training](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/balance-boards-forgotten-tool-surf-training/) - Balance boards can be yet another tool to help surfers get their board-balance reps in, burn some workday calories, and add variety to their workout plans. - [The Best Surfskates for Surfers: Reviewed](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/surfskate-guide-definitive-tested-reviewed-best-6-carver-skateboard/) - Surfskates are proving to be a popular way to improve your surfing and have fun on the flat days when there's no surf on tap. Check out our favorites. - [The Salomon Techamphibian is Our Favorite Quick-Drying, Ultra-Grippy Technical Water Shoe](https://www.theinertia.com/gear/salomon-techamphibian-5-review/) - We reviewed the Salomon Techamphibian 5 water shoes in a variety of conditions in the Pacific Northwest. They were excellent for grip and versatility. - [A Definitive Guide For Storing Your Keys While Surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/a-definitive-guide-on-what-to-do-with-your-keys-while-surfing/) - There are good and bad options when it comes to protecting your keys while surfing. - [Surf Hacks: How to Repair a Wetsuit, Holes, Tears and Seams](https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surf-hacks-how-to-repair-a-wetsuit/) - Wetsuit repair is a lot easier than it sounds. 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From pain to anger to grief to repair, surfing has navigated a spectrum of emotions. In that time, we've heard many reflections on the loss of a three-time World Champion, a friend, and an expecting father. Today, we offer three perspectives to reflect on our collective loss as well as what's changed in surf culture since. - [Andy Irons: A Lion](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/andy-irons-reflecting-on-loss-three-years-later/andy-irons-a-lion/) - Andy Irons killed God (aka Kelly Slater)...from 2002 - 2005. He was a lion. 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It’s legacy. - [Inside Track: 2013 Rip Curl Pro Portugal](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/2013-rip-curl-pro-portugal/) - The Inside Track invites professional surfing’s most entertaining pundits to wager their picks for upcoming ASP World Tour events. We pick up where we left off with the 2013 Rip Curl Pro Portugal. - [No Parko; No Slater; Bets on Florence at 2013 Hurley Pro](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-2013-hurley-pro-lowers-picks/no-parko-no-slater-bets-on-florence-at-2013-hurley-pro/) - Trestles is my favorite event, simply because the wave on offer is so damn buttery. Before I get to my pick, I’m going to count a few guys out. - [Inside Track: 2013 Quiksilver Pro France Picks](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-quik-pro-france-picks/) - The Inside Track invites professional surfing's most entertaining pundits to wager their picks for upcoming ASP World Tour events. The second installment of the series features the first stop on the European leg of the Tour, the Quiksilver Pro France. - [Inimitable Grace: John Florence](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-quik-pro-france-picks/inimitable-grace-john-florence/) - You know who the Quik Pro France belongs to? John Florence. For one simple reason: He’s a f*cking GREAT surfer. Kelly’s the best competitive surfer in the world, but John Florence – and I’m not scared to say this – is the best surfer in the world. - [Young Bones and Crazy Energy: Filipe Toledo](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-quik-pro-france-picks/young-bones-and-crazy-energy-filipe-toledo/) - A quick disclaimer: the winner of this event will be the athlete who wakes up every day and listens to his energy from within. And the winner is - with 34 to 1 odds - Filipe Toledo. - [Finding His Groove: Julian Wilson](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-quik-pro-france-picks/finding-his-groove-julian-wilson/) - My pick to win the Quiksilver Pro France is Julian Wilson. Julian has been on tour for three years now, and looks to be finding his groove. - [Inside Track: 2013 Hurley Pro Picks](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-2013-hurley-pro-lowers-picks/) - With one of the most important stops on the Tour, the 2013 Hurley Pro Trestles, starting in just a few days, we invited a few of the industry's most authoritative voices to chime in with their opinions on the who and the why in the race for the trophy at Lowers. - [John John's Taking Lowers](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-2013-hurley-pro-lowers-picks/john-johns-taking-lowers/) - For a winner, I can't overlook a fully fit, injury-scorned, John Florence. Even with a big ol' moon boot on his suss ankle ligaments, he's still been out turkey slapping his opponents. - [Brother's Gonna Work it Out](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/inside-track-2013-hurley-pro-lowers-picks/brothers-gonna-work-it-out/) - Kolohe will win The Hurley Lowers Pro on the strength of combination surfing, mixing powerful hacking turns with explosive airs. He may have had a slow start to his World Tour campaign, but trust me—Brother’s gonna work it out. - [HB Riots: Never Again](https://www.theinertia.com/point-counterpoint/riots-at-the-huntington-beach-u-s-open-of-surfing-surfers-respond/hb-riots-never-again/) - It's just pathetic that people could even fathom of doing what they did, rioting at the US Open in Huntington. 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Roca Puta](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/roca-puta/) - [Basque Country](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/basque-country-2/) - [Anglet](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/anglet/) - [Marc Lacomare](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/marc-lacomare/) - [La Gravière](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/la-graviere/) - [Gethary's left](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/getharys-left/) - [Hendaye](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hendaye/) - [Mike Killion](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/mike-killion-2/) - [great Lakes surfing](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/great-lakes-surfing/) - [ryan brower](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/ryan-brower/) - [Burton Hathaway](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/burton-hathaway/) - [green bay](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/green-bay/) - [Jonathan González](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/jonathan-gonzalez/) - [Tenerife](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/tenerife/) - [The Nord](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/the-nord/) - [Southern France](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/southern-france/) - [Javier Munoz](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/javier-munoz/) - [O’neill](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/o’neill/) - [Huelva](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/huelva/) - [Aritz Aranburu](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/aritz-aranburu/) - [Morocco](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/morocco/) - [Vans Europe](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/vans-europe/) - [Andalucia](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/andalucia/) - [Gony Zubizarreta](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/gony-zubizarreta/) - [Hodei Collazo](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hodei-collazo/) - [Basque Trestles](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/basque-trestles/) - [Indar Unanue](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/indar-unanue/) - [Ion Eizaguirre](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/ion-eizaguirre/) - [Europe](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/europe-2/) - [Cote de Basques](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/cote-de-basques/) - [Biarritz](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/biarritz/) - [Lanzarote](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/lanzarote/) - [lineup](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/lineup-2/) - [Namibia](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/namibia/) - [seals](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/seals/) - [Bitch’s Rock](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/bitch’s-rock/) - [Dani Goya](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/dani-goya/) - [Dean Petty](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/dean-petty/) - [Halifax](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/halifax/) - [Noah Cohen](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/noah-cohen/) - [Buick LeSabre](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/buick-lesabre/) - [hypothermia](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hypothermia/) - [stoke](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/stoke/) - [Wetsuit](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/wetsuit/) - [wax](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/wax/) - [road](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/road/) - [great lake](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/great-lake/) - [Patrick Hourihan](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/patrick-hourihan/) - [us open](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/us-open/) - [Priscila Torre](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/priscila-torre/) - [john florence](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/john-florence/) - [gabriel medina](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/gabriel-medina/) - [patrick gudauskas](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/patrick-gudauskas/) - [royden bryson](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/royden-bryson/) - [taj burrow](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/taj-burrow-2/) - [yadin nicol](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/yadin-nicol/) - [Rio](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/rio/) - [wct](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/wct/) - [Emiliano Cataldi](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/emiliano-cataldi/) - [windswell](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/windswell/) - [Indian Army](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/indian-army/) - [Diu Island](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/diu-island/) - [Sam Bleakley](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/sam-bleakley/) - [Diu Town](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/diu-town/) - [Diu Fort](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/diu-fort/) - [Portuguese](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/portuguese/) - [Erwan Simon](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/erwan-simon/) - [beachbreak](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/beachbreak/) - [BayBay Niu](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/baybay-niu/) - [Taiwan](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/taiwan/) - [Emi Cataldi](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/emi-cataldi/) - [Diu](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/diu/) - [motorcart](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/motorcart/) - [coconut water](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/coconut-water/) - [Diu Head](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/diu-head/) - [Catholic chapels](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/catholic-chapels/) - [Indian Ocean](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/indian-ocean/) - [almonds](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/almonds/) - [figs](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/figs/) - [Hindu](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hindu/) - [Sam Bleakely](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/sam-bleakely/) - [Temple Slab](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/temple-slab/) - [Italy](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/italy/) - [Valentina d'Azzeo](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/valentina-dazzeo/) - [mi Cataldi](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/mi-cataldi/) - [India](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/india/) - [temple](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/temple/) - [surfEXPLORE](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/surfexplore/) - [Caribbean](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/caribbean/) - [Sight Sound](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/sight-sound/) - [soul surfer](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/soul-surfer-2/) - [Neal Durling](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/neal-durling/) - [Steve Foley](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/steve-foley/) - [hurrican Igor](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hurrican-igor/) - [longboarder](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/longboarder/) - [air reverse](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/air-reverse/) - [Jeremy Koreksi](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/jeremy-koreksi/) - [sea of cortez](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/sea-of-cortez/) - [Will Noel](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/will-noel/) - [Mac Petty](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/mac-petty/) - [Sumbawa](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/sumbawa/) - [Ian Walsh](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/ian-walsh/) - [Raimana van bastolear](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/raimana-van-bastolear/) - [Laurie Towner](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/laurie-towner-2/) - [Hurricane Irene](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hurricane-irene/) - [sea bright](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/sea-bright/) - [postal service](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/postal-service/) - [hurricane barrel](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hurricane-barrel/) - [flooded streets](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/flooded-streets/) - [flooded](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/flooded/) - [damage](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/damage-2/) - [wind speed](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/wind-speed/) - [hurricane damage](https://www.theinertia.com/ngg_tag/hurricane-damage/)