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Competitions, gear, industry, culture: the feed aggregated continuously from surf media — each article reads at its source.

BeachGritCulture4 h ago
Youth-hatin’ New Jersey town bans unaccompanied minors from beach

If you’re under the age of eighteen and lookin’ for a good time, best steer well clear of Cape May, New Jersey. The historic seaside resort town, known for its stately Victorians and historic lighthouse has absolutely had it with rowdy youngsters and its city council just voted,…

SurferCulture9 h ago
Atlantic Hurricanes Explained: How They Form, Grow and Send Swell Around the Globe

From El Niño forecasts to Hurricane Wilma’s record power, here’s how Atlantic storms are born, how they’re ranked and where they light up surf coasts.

BeachGritCulture19 h ago
“They was bullying me BAD in Uluwatu” Black Queen exposes Bali’s surf racism

Two days ago, the surfer and celebrated artist Amira Hasib convincingly argued for the removal of white men from all surf lineups following an accident with one of the devils in the surf, white privilege leaking the hell everywhere. “Was taught this very painful lesson by a wyt…

SurferCulture23 h ago
A Legendary Filmmaker Spent a Month With a Water Housing in Tahiti and Made One of the Most Beautiful Surf Films of the Year.

Every shade of blue imaginable set against the stunning islands of Tahiti

StabCulture1 d ago
Harrison Roach And Cloud 9 — Enough To Farm A Click

The former Mysterious Affair star finds a worthy paramour. The post Harrison Roach And Cloud 9 — Enough To Farm A Click appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture1 d ago
Harrison Roach And Cloud 9 — Enough To Farm A Click

The former Mysterious Affair star finds a worthy paramour. The post Harrison Roach And Cloud 9 — Enough To Farm A Click appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture1 d ago
What Do Koa Smith And The Battle Of Los Angeles Have In Common?

Both involve very gung-ho parties taking decisive action. The post What Do Koa Smith And The Battle Of Los Angeles Have In Common? appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture1 d ago
Hossegor Beach Cocaine Episode 2: The White Tide

What happens when a sleepy surf town is flooded with sniffly white powder? The post Hossegor Beach Cocaine Episode 2: The White Tide appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture1 d ago
Hossegor Beach Cocaine Episode 2: The White Tide

What happens when a sleepy surf town is flooded with sniffly white powder? The post Hossegor Beach Cocaine Episode 2: The White Tide appeared first on Stab Mag .

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
California Coastal Commission Denies Offshore Fracking Plans

A company's ambitions to start fracking in California coastal waters hit a roadblock as the state's Coastal Commission voted to object to the project.

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
18-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Kicking Sea Lion in San Diego

The misdemeanor classification doesn't mean a light penalty is coming. The office says the maximum penalty is up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
Mammoth Mountain Found at Fault in Death of Ski Patroller

California workplace regulators determined that Mammoth Mountain Ski Area was at fault for the death of 30-year-old ski patroller Cole Murphy.

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
Jonny Moseley to Manage New X Games League Team

The first task for each GM will be building their respective rosters in September's athlete draft. The XGL Winter Season kicks off January 2027 in Aspen.

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
The Florence Family’s Grand Adventure Continues ‘Somewhere South of Cuba’

John John Florence is on a grand adventure. In this particular episode he and his little family aboard the Vela found themselves somewhere south of Cuba.

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
Hawaii Battens Down the Hatches as Hurricane Warnings Issued

Tropical Storm Lala is ramping up to be a real doozy for Hawaii, especially for the Big Island. Hurricane Warnings are in effect for the weekend.

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
A Car Drove Off a Cliff Into an Iconic Santa Cruz Surf Spot, Killing One

One victim was pronounced dead after a car containing two individuals plunged over the ledge into the ocean at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California.

SurferCulture1 d ago
Rainbow Fin Co. Founder Glen De Witt Dies Suddenly

Remembering Glen De Witt, the Rainbow Fin Co. founder who helped preserve the art of classic fins and Santa Cruz surf culture for generations.

SurferCulture1 d ago
Santa Cruz College Student Dies After Car Drives Off Cliff Into Ocean

Tragedy near Steamer Lane after a vehicle plunged into the Pacific in the early morning hours.

The InertiaCulture1 d ago
Dolphins Filmed Using New Hunting Tactic Called ‘Shelling’

Dolphins, as you know, are very intelligent. They routinely surprise us with new things, and one of the most surprising is something called "shelling."

BeachGritCulture1 d ago
Hearts in Hawaii and Canada soar with Seth Moniz, Erin Brooks Tahiti wins

Jubilation in Canada and Hawaii, this morning, but also hangovers after Hawaii’s Seth Moniz and Canada’s Erin Brooks took out the Tahiti Pro, each delivering stunning performances in fairly good conditions. It wasn’t the giant ragged Teahupo’o of yesterday wherein 54-year-old…

SurferCulture1 d ago
1,400 LB Great White Shark Dubbed 'Da Vinci Of The Sea' Now 70 Miles Off South Carolina Coast

Breton is swimming against the seasonal trend puzzling OCEARCH scientists and reshaping migration maps.

SurferCulture2 d ago
Hurricane Warning As Lala Threatens Hawaii With 'Danger To Life' Impact

Hurricane Lala Threatens Hawaii With 'Danger To Life' Impact

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
Seth Moniz and Erin Brooks Turn Seasons Around With Wins at the Tahiti Pro

Neither Seth Moniz nor Erin Brooks had made it past round two this season, but both pulled out big wins at the Tahiti Pro.

StabCulture2 d ago
Watch: Tai Buddha Takes 6 Big Horses To The Deathly Hollows

Just a stink boat + boards for going straight. The post Watch: Tai Buddha Takes 6 Big Horses To The Deathly Hollows appeared first on Stab Mag .

SurferCulture2 d ago
Canadian Teen Phenom Erin Brooks Earns Statement-Making Win in Pristine Tahitian Surf

With her performance at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro, Brooks turns a dream into a reality.

SurferCulture2 d ago
Coral Reefs Secret Weapon To Surviving Marine Heatwaves

In select places, deep-sea currents offer cold-water infusions to baking corals.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
Stingray Stings Skyrocket in Southern California, Thanks to Warming Waters

This year the water off the coast of Southern California is warmer than usual. Which means more people are stepping on stingrays. And that really hurts.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
Tosh Tudor Shows Off ‘Fancy Footwork’ in New Edit

Tosh Tudor is doing his family name proud. The San Diego native shows off some serious skills in his latest edit. And it's easy on the eyes.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Riding Bigger Waves

There are not a lot of handbooks on handling bigger surf. The author shares ten things he found out as he started riding waves during bigger swells.

SurferCulture2 d ago
A $9,000 Skip Frye Fish, Painted by Thomas Campbell, With Sprout-Era Provenance, Is for Sale Through The Surfboard Rack

Ken Lewis's The Surfboard Rack is selling a piece of history the Sprout era painted by Thomas Campbell.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
Jacob Szekely Explains How He Ended Up On Crutches at the US Open

In his latest video, Jacob 'Zeke' Szekely explained what actualy happened that led to his injury – and what it means for his career.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
NOAA Says This El Niño Is Ramping Up to Exceed ‘Historic Events’

NOAA's El Niño outlooks have generally been conservative among the forecasting community. But this week, the organization warned of a stronger event.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
Fishermen Busted Taking Dozens of Fish From San Diego Conservation Area

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers nabbed two suspects for a haul of fish they took out of a protected area in San Diego County.

SurferCulture2 d ago
Beach Closed After Lifeguard Dragged Under Water By Shark

A veteran Maine lifeguard was yanked underwater by a great white that latched onto his rescue buoy, forcing a beach shutdown and a new look at shark shifts.

SurferCulture2 d ago
Over 5,000 Stingray Wounds Savage Huntington Beach Summer Crowds

Dipping a toe in Surf City waters has become increasingly more perilous thanks to warmer waters and an increased sting ray population.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
Timber Fire Shuts Down Iconic Stretch of California’s Highway 1

The Timber Fire is threatening structures along Big Sur's Highway 1, with only five percent containment as of Wednesday afternoon.

The InertiaCulture2 d ago
New Report Sheds Light on Leadup to Castle Peak Avalanche

The Castle Peak avalanche occurred on February 17, 2026, northeast of Donner Summit in the northern Sierra Nevada, killing six skiers and three guides.

BoardSport SourceCulture2 d ago
TSG appoints Centrano Distribution as new partner for Denmark, the United Kingdom and Ireland

The post TSG appoints Centrano Distribution as new partner for Denmark, the United Kingdom and Ireland appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

SurferCulture2 d ago
Tosh Tudor Drops 'Fancy Footwork,' a New Longboard Film From Foamballed

A new short from Foamballed catches Tosh Tudor working the small-day North Shore on his Thomas log.

WavelengthCulture2 d ago
How To Stay Surf Ready During the Summer Flat Spell

A long, hot summer -- time to get paddle fit. The post How To Stay Surf Ready During the Summer Flat Spell appeared first on Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .

StabCulture3 d ago
Don’t Believe In Fairytales

The four things you need to know from Day Five at Teahupo’o. The post Don’t Believe In Fairytales appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture3 d ago
Don’t Believe In Fairytales

The four things you need to know from Day Five at Teahupo’o. The post Don’t Believe In Fairytales appeared first on Stab Mag .

SurferCulture3 d ago
Swatch Nines Returns to Texas With New Surf Features

Landing at Waco Surf October 8-10, the Swatch Nines have been reinvented with new features, Become A Nine wildcards, and its first-ever Public Day.

StabCulture3 d ago
SEOTY: Kai Hing Accidentally Surfs A Crocodile Sanctuary In ‘DIP’

“Is that log a log, or is that log a croc?” The post SEOTY: Kai Hing Accidentally Surfs A Crocodile Sanctuary In ‘DIP’ appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture3 d ago
Can John Florence’s Coach Save Mikey C’s QS Dreams?

Plus, Kelly Slater’s rampage at Teahupo’o and Surf100 gets a Florida man. The post Can John Florence’s Coach Save Mikey C’s QS Dreams? appeared first on Stab Mag .

The InertiaCulture3 d ago
Wyoming Trails That Bring the Old West Back to Life

Experience Wyoming's rich history with short interpretive walks or full-day adventure hikes where the trails and the landscape tell the story of the Old West.

The InertiaCulture3 d ago
Italo Ferreira Responds to Criticism About His Aerial Surfing

On a podcast with Brazilian journalist Gui Dorini, Italo Ferreira challenged his peers to broaden their repertoire instead of criticizing aerial surfing.

The InertiaCulture3 d ago
Montana Wildfire Reaches Maverick Mountain Ski Area

The ongoing Sand Creek Fire has entered the Maverick Mountain ski area and damaged structures within.

The InertiaCulture3 d ago
Two Local Favorites Eliminated Early at the Tahiti Pro

As women's round one kicked off at the Tahiti Pro, challenging conditions led to a few eliminations of the local favorites.

SurferCulture3 d ago
Invite Only: The World's Best Invitational Surf Contests

Because sometimes style points mean more than ratings points.

SurferCulture3 d ago
Africa's Surfing Movement Gets Another Boost From Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has joined the International Surfing Association, becoming Africa's 21st member as the continent's competitive surfing scene continues to grow.

BeachGritCulture3 d ago
Live Chat Day 5 of the Tahiti Pro

The post Live Chat Day 5 of the Tahiti Pro appeared first on BeachGrit .

The InertiaCulture3 d ago
Where Has Bali’s Fresh Water Gone?

Because of massive development in recent years, mostly thanks to surf tourism, Bali is facing a fresh-water crisis. But is there any way to solve it now?

WavelengthCulture3 d ago
Did Kelly Slater Just Put On Sporting’s Greatest Ever Performance?

One of the most spectacular surfing performances in recent memory. The post Did Kelly Slater Just Put On Sporting’s Greatest Ever Performance? appeared first on Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .

WavelengthCulture3 d ago
Watch: Relive European Surf Film Festival, Presented by Reef

The inaugural film fest went off. The post Watch: Relive European Surf Film Festival, Presented by Reef appeared first on Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .

StabCulture4 d ago
Watch: Youth Is A Moving Target

Quiksilver revives the Young Guns franchise with a new 30-minute surf film. The post Watch: Youth Is A Moving Target appeared first on Stab Mag .

Surf SessionCulture4 d ago
Simpel Lines : un van et des vagues de l’Angleterre au Portugal

Un van, une bande de potes, direction le sud. Avec Simpel Lines, le crew Simpel traverse l’Europe de l’Angleterre au Portugal, au rythme des vagues. Une mini-série en trois épisodes qui célèbre le road trip surf dans sa forme la plus simple. L’article Simpel Lines : un van et…

StabCulture4 d ago
Taj Burrow At North Point, Rasta Robb Bangs Ulu’s Rights + Hayden Rodgers’ Napoleonic Dynamite

Kolohe Andino drops a bundle of FUDO x STEKO propaganda, teases new film tour. The post Taj Burrow At North Point, Rasta Robb Bangs Ulu’s Rights + Hayden Rodgers’ Napoleonic Dynamite appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture4 d ago
A 13 Year Old Just Beat Tyler Wright In Tahiti

And not much else happened today. The post A 13 Year Old Just Beat Tyler Wright In Tahiti appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabCulture4 d ago
A 13 Year Old Just Beat Tyler Wright In Tahiti

And not much else happened today. The post A 13 Year Old Just Beat Tyler Wright In Tahiti appeared first on Stab Mag .

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