Jamie Mitchell Talks Molokai, the Eddie, and the Downfall of Big Wave Surfing
Jamie Mitchell is one of the most accomplished watermen on the planet, having won 10 Molokai channel crossings as well as a number of big wave surfing awards.
The Five-Year Surfer
In this short essay, a surfer looks back over the last half decade of his life. He's finds that he has become many things over that time. Mostly thankful.
5 Heats to Watch at the Fiji Pro
For many of the Championship Tour surfers, 2026 will be their first opportunity to compete at the Fiji Pro. Here are the heats to keep an eye on.
Vahine Fierro Talks Championship Tour Life and Tahiti’s Surfing Talent
Vahine Fierro is part of a new generation of surfing talent from French Polynesia. She talked with us about her surfing life. Which is what dreams are made of.
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.
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.
There and Back Again With Joel Tudor
Joel Tudor is a fantastic surfer. And a man with a lot of wisdom, even though his controversial image can make people forget that. So we reexamined his legacy.
Pavones Resident Nicholas Cena Fictionalizes Surf-Town Destruction in New Book
After the government destroyed Nicholas Cena's restaurant in Pavones, Costa Rica, he started writing the story featured in his new book, 'Nick's Place.'
Italo Ferreira on How His New Coach Helped Turn Around His Season
When Italo Ferreira called Leandro "Grilo" Dora earlier this year, he wasn’t looking for someone to reinvent his surfing. At least, that’s what he thought.
When Is a Secret Wave No Longer a Secret?
Surfing has spent 60-odd years mythologizing the discovery story: the idea that somewhere out there is a wave nobody's touched. But the secret is tough to keep.
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Have Surf Contests Always Been Ridiculous?
Surf contests have featured some truly ridiculous moments. The author recaps a few highlights from contests that are hard to believe, if they weren't true.
It’s Been a Stale Start for American Men on the 2026 Championship Tour
A third of the 2026 Championship Tour season is done, and the American men (including Hawaiians) are largely dwelling in the bottom half of the rankings.
Is California Ready for Grizzly Bears? An Expert Weighs In
As California lawmakers push to reintroduce grizzly bears, one expert explains the ecological, political, and social challenges standing in the way.
Dylan Longbottom: Surfer, Shaper, Godfather
From big waves to aerial maneuvers to cutting-edge surfboard shapes, Dylan Longbottom is one of the most influential figures in Australian surfing.
A Huntington Beach Core Lord Tells Us What He Loves (and Hates) About Surfing
We all know one, gate keeping our favorite beaches, always letting their opinions be known in the parking lot. The CORE LORD has the final say in surfing.
A Surfer Examines Robert Duvall’s Most Famous Line Ever, In One of His Most Iconic Roles
On February 15, legendary actor Robert Duvall passed away at 95. Sam George reexamines his famous surfing line from 'Apocalypse Now.'
A Surf Photo Worth a Thousand Words, Or So
The author reminisces about finding surf in Boston when his father moves back East for love. New England surf ain't easy, but it's worth it. Every time.
‘Godzilla’ El Niño: A Climate Scientist Explains What Could Happen in Terms of Surf, Snow, and Coastal Erosion
Climate scientist Patrick Barnard explains the "Godzilla" El Niño, and says climate change is altering the weather pattern, making them harder to predict.
Surfing Through Cancer: Finding Empowerment in the Waves
My experience of surfing through cancer isn't a personal anecdote. It points to the immense benefits of physical activity during cancer treatment.
The Greatest Conversation Ever With the Ever-Iconic Surfboard Shaper, Matt Biolos
Matt George recently sat down with ...Lost's Matt Biolos to get his opinion on the greatest aspects of surf culture. It made for a thought-provoking read.
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