Surfing

Follow Your Own “Endless Summer” With This Surfing Program in Costa Rica

SurfX can get you hanging 10 at Ollie’s Point or barreled at Witch’s Rock

The Joys of Surfing in Winter

On the Great Lakes, this is high season for wave riding

How to Be Happy, According to an Electric Surfboard Entrepreneur

David Trewern talks Fiji, family and no meetings before 10 a.m.

Big Wave Surfer Kai Lenny Explains the Joy of Risking His Life at Nazaré

Lenny earned the 2020 XXL Biggest Wave award after catching a 70-footer at Nazaré

Can You Get Good at Surfing Without Stepping in the Water?

Surf skating offers a thrilling alternative for those without access to waves

Longboard Champion Kai Sallas on Riding Waves in O'ahu

The best breaks, gear and stays from a pro who knows this island best

Navy SEAL Kaj Larsen's Guide to Becoming a Better Swimmer

The best waterman in his class talks dolphins, breath exercises and something called "surf torture"

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in New Jersey’s Cape May

An insider's guide to the East Coast's best kept summer secret

For the Ultimate Surfing Vacation, Head to Central Texas. No, Really.

Waco Surf offers man-made waves, wakeboarding and the country’s longest lazy river

Kelly Slater Talks Waves and Watches

The 11-time World Surf League Champion — aka the GOAT — tells us about his latest collab with watch brand Breitling, plus a tempting run at the 2024 Summer Olympics

Surf Legend Chuck Patterson Picks His Favorite Breaks in California

Plus, his best advice for all you paddle-happy newcomers

How Difficult Is It to Ride One of Those Electric-Powered Surfboards?

Lift Foils recently hosted us for a crash course in "foiling." We have thoughts.

Here’s Where the Best Surfer in the Country Likes to Catch a Wave

Kolohe Andino weighs in on Santa Cruz, sardines and Mayhem boards

A New Doc Shines a Light on New England's Winter Surfing Devotees

“Winter Surfing: New England’s Best Kept Secret” is a film about unwavering commitment, gratitude... and freezing your ass off

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Surf Legend Chuck Patterson Picks His Favorite Breaks in California

Plus, his best advice for all you paddle-happy newcomers

How Difficult Is It to Ride One of Those Electric-Powered Surfboards?

Lift Foils recently hosted us for a crash course in "foiling." We have thoughts.

Here’s Where the Best Surfer in the Country Likes to Catch a Wave

Kolohe Andino weighs in on Santa Cruz, sardines and Mayhem boards

A New Doc Shines a Light on New England's Winter Surfing Devotees

“Winter Surfing: New England’s Best Kept Secret” is a film about unwavering commitment, gratitude... and freezing your ass off

Selema Masekela Is on a Mission to Return Surf Culture to the People

The bard of the action sports world chats about African surf culture, his career highlights, and his secret love for Miranda Lambert

The Newly Renovated Turtle Bay Is a Family-Friendly Paradise in Oahu

With more than 1,300 acres of Hawaiian wilderness to explore, Turtle Bay stands out from the pack

Oceanside Is Secretly The Best Surf Town In California

This is the low-key beach break you/we/everyone needs

Will Garrett McNamara Ever Stop Searching for His 100-Foot Wave?

We caught up with the legendary surfer about the quixotic journey that led him to Nazaré, and why that journey is far from over

Kelly Slater's Apex Swim Trunks Are on Sale at Outerknown

Featuring eight different colors and discounts up to 40% off

Outerknown Swim Trunks Are Over $50 Off Today

Kelly Slater's favorite board shorts, in a ton of kickass designs

Meet the Man Flying Around Major Cities on a Real-Life Hoverboard

Hunter Kowald designed and built the SkySurfer Aircraft. This is his story.

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This July

From a harrowing medical history to an unlikely Hollywood memoir

Can a 19-Year-Old Prodigy Take Home Surfing Gold?

Caroline Marks is one of four American surfers who will compete in the sport's first ever Olympic competition

Why Hawaiian-Born Surfers Don't Want to Surf for America in the Olympics

They aren't unpatriotic. The situation is just very complicated.