Surfing

Felicity Palmateer Releases Nude Surfing Art Film

"Skin Deep" was shot at locations including Fiji, Hawaii, Australia and Wales

“Surfer” Magazine’s Ride Appears to Have Come to an End

The magazine furloughed staff on Friday and ceased further print and online content offerings

Canada's Surf Mecca Is Getting a 25-Mile, $50M Biking Trail

The country's first "surf bike trail" opens on Vancouver Island in 2022

Why Isn't Maya Gabeira's Big Wave Surfing Record Being Discussed More?

It turns out measuring the size of waves is a tricky science

The Eternally Good Vibes of Surf Movies Will Bring You Relief in Troubled Times

The world’s on fire. Surf movies are an excellent, imperfect escape. Light up and press play.

The World According to Laird Hamilton

A tête-à-tête on surfing, fear and why your memories should never be bigger than your dreams.

The Man Who Surfs the World’s Biggest Waves Without a Board

Kalani Lattanzi is your favorite surfer’s favorite surfer

Andy Irons and the Ongoing Saga of the Surf World's Opioid Epidemic

Todd Jones, the director of "Andy Irons: Kissed by God," discusses surfing's open secret

The Best Beach in Central America for Every Type of Traveler

The couple behind surf-centric website Wavecation reveal their favorites

Get to Know "Foundation Training," Pro Surfing's Best-Kept Fitness Secret

At Kahea Hart's gym in Oahu, breathwork, balance and teaching the body to avoid injury are king

Why Surfing Was Inexplicably Banned in the Hamptons Last Weekend

Local cops decided to dust off a 40-year-old law. Not everyone was thrilled.

Where Great Surfing Meets Robinson Crusoe

Alejandro Selkirk Island, where epic waves and literary history meet

Build a Better Summer Wardrobe With LA Surf Brand Banks Journal

Forget one "beach to bar" ensemble. We've got great outfits for each.

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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.

Drones Reveal That Great White Shark Encounters Are Extremely Common

SoCal-based photographer and drone pilot Carlos Gauna regularly watches on as great white sharks coexist alongside humans in the shallows

Katherine Diaz, Leading Salvadoran Surfer, Dead at 22

She was struck by lightning while training for Olympic qualification

How I Skied — Yes, Skied — Down the Face of Hawaii’s Biggest Waves

Free skier Cody Townsend recounts one of the most inventive stunts of his career

Surfer Mikey Wright Rescues Swimmer in Oahu

A video of the thrilling rescue was posted to Instagram