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Crocodiles Infiltrate World’s Premier Surfing Zone (Video)

I once interviewed (well, DM’d) Kelly Slater a message with the following: “Would you rather surf with crocodiles or sharks?” It was for an article. And to my surprise, both with regards to the GOAT responding to my humble question and his answer, he replied with something along the lines of: “Sharks.

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Cheese Wave? Hunting an Elusive Novelty Surf Spot (Video)

Meet Jon and Tom Paterson – two brothers, who spend their time “freestyle riverboarding” on the Ottawa River. It’s perhaps the most Canadian thing possible;

Surfing News / SURFER / April 23

Smartwatch Saves Bodysurfer Lost at Sea (Video)

Despite the abstract dystopian futures of artificial intelligence turning on humanity, a population of cyborg zombies, the prophetic “singularity” event, et al, technology has its undeniable benefits.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 22

Did Quentin Turko Just Ride the Biggest Wave Ever at Panama’s Silverbacks?

Quentin Turko is no stranger to slabs. The Outer Banks tube hound has been chasing pits for his entire life. “I grew up in the Outer Banks,” says Turko.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 22

“Victory or Death”: Surf Stunt Slammed by Police (Video)

It’s been a heavy couple weeks, maybe months now, for Australia’s east coast. Starting back in March, when ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached the eastern seaboard, swell from the storm sent spots like Kirra on the pump for days.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 22

JJF “The Coolest Thing We’ve Ever Done”: Sway Seaweed Bags

In the spirit of sharing positive ecological news we are excited to bring you this story on Sway, a great read for Earth Day. If you’re an eco-nerd like

Surfing News / SURFER / April 22

Dion Agius Collapses Lung While Snowboarding, Slapped With $30K Hospital Bill

Freesurfing wiz, Modern Collective star, Former team rider and begrudging artist Dion Agius was severely injured last week while snowboarding during a Swiss art show.

Chris Hemsworth Surfs “Insane” Wave During Deadly Huge Swell

Imagine a power rankings of celebrities who surf. Who’d top the list? Barack Obama bodysurfs, having grown up in Hawaii; Ivanka Trump is always getting

Surfing News / SURFER / April 19

The 7 Best Shark Documentaries Every Surfer Should See

Sharks and surfers have a storied relationship. On the one hand, there's a deep understanding that we're entering a shark's habitat. On the other, a shark incident will send shock waves through a community.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 18

Rogue Wave Sweeps Man Away, 4 Drownings in Australia (Video)

Australia, it seems, can’t catch a break. Or rather, to use a terrible pun, it’s catching loads of breaks – sorry – specifically on the east coast, as the region has been battered by storm after storm, with massive waves on one hand wreaking havoc on coastlines and communities, and on the other, bringing historic swell for surfers.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 18

“Full Carnage”: Snapping Soft-Tops at Waimea Bay (Video)

While Waimea Bay is mostly known as one of the world’s most historically significant big wave surf spots – ushering in the modern era of heavy water wave-riding,

Surfing News / SURFER / April 18

Olympic Surfing Comes to America's Largest Nuclear Waste Dump

Professional surfing fans are responding to the LA28 Olympics Organizing Committee’s announcement that the Los Angeles-based 2028 Summer Olympics’ surfing event will take place at Lower Trestles.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 17

“Bottle Service & Bikinis” at Palm Springs Surf Club (Video)

Bruce Irons stole my leash. Well, he borrowed it. But I had to borrow it back while nobody was looking, unstrapping the velcro, which was still attached

Surfing News / SURFER / April 17

Inside Kelly Slater’s “Best Win of My Life” at Pipeline

Excerpt adapted from On a Rising Swellby Dan Reiter. Published by University Press of Florida in April 2025. Used by permission On February 5, 2022, the

Surfing News / SURFER / April 17

“20-25 Feet, Biggest Waves I’ve Seen Here In 5 Years”

Nathan Florence is a man of mystery. One moment he is in one of the driest places on Earth, the next, he’s in one of the wettest places on Earth–Panama.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 17

World’s Largest PerfectSwell Wave Pool Coming to Utah

As surf park mania continues to spread across the world, wave pools are popping up in all corners of the globe. From Europe to Asia to Australia to South America, and beyond.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 16

Feisty Sea Lion Terrorizes Surfers at the Wedge (Video)

Currently, in Southern California, scores of marine life are falling ill, and specifically sea lions. It’s due to a toxic algae bloom permeating through the water, which, filled with domoic acid, can make the mammals sick, both mentally and physically.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 16