Have you ever tried to explain to a non-surfer how important surfing is in your life? It can be a futile endeavor bordering ...

This guide breaks down the competition format for Olympic Surfing, detailing every step from qualification to the finals.

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What’s a professional athlete to do when their careers come to an end? For some of the lucky ones, they’re put out to pasture, enjoying the millions they’ve acquired with mansions and vacations and ...

The Gulf Coast of the United States is a beautiful, although surf-starved, region of the country. The waves are inconsistent, the swell windows are scarce – still, there’s a healthy population of ...

Just in time for your next trip, Square One is Surfline’s travel-hacks column by the enviably well-traveled Beau Flemister. Have any of your own hacks or questions? Premium members can leave ’em below ...

Discover how experiencing nature might hold the key to protecting it. Research shows that personal, direct experiences with nature inspire greater environmental stewardship. However, socioeconomic ...

The ethos and history of surfing, connected to early royals in Hawaii, is tightly sewn to the Polynesian culture. Surfing was galvanized on Waikīkī Beach in O‘ahu in the early 1900s with olympic ...

Go behind the scenes and see how Pete Gustin ends up on national news broadcasts almost every time he surfs. Also, we answer ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Two years ago, 11-year-old Soma ...