Surfing Archives

How Jack Johnson Became a Singer, Not a Surfer

In this short edit, ESPN sits down with the ‘Banana Pancakes’ man to talk surf, songs, and where the two comingle.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

Watch ‘THE Gnarliest Day’ of Ben Gravy’s Life: 43 Beach Towns

Did this really happen? The perma-stoked surfer says he paddled out from ‘every beach town’ in New Jersey in one day.

Written by Sam Anderson August 02, 2022

Hawaiian Surfer Malia Manuel on Hula, Waves, and Going With the Flow

Follow the professional surfer around her home island as she rides, hula dances, and talks about the joy of movement.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 27, 2022

GoPro Goodbye: Parting Shot From the Most Epic Surf Day Ever at Ma’alaea

Look back at the most epic surf day in Maui’s Ma’alaea Bay history from within a freight train wave.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 25, 2022

‘Tree to Board’: Watch Surfer Build a Twin Fin From Maine Cedar

Wood shavings never looked so beautiful: Watch this surfer make a board from one of Maine’s ‘magnificent’ cedar trees.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 22, 2022

Kai Lenny & Maui Legends Score Massive Rare ‘Freight Train’ Wave

This just in: the surfing at Ma’alaea is really, really good. But did anybody know it could be this good?

Written by Sam Anderson July 18, 2022

Watch Why Kelly Slater Said ‘Brazil’s Like Nowhere Else’

Tranquil segments set to chill tunes keep the tone mellow, but cuts from badass World Surf League head-to-heads reveal Slater’s sharper edge.

Written by Sam Anderson July 12, 2022

Wildlife and Wild Waves in West Ozzie: Kelly Slater’s ‘Lost Tapes’ Rips

What’s a ‘quokka shaka’? I didn’t think I’d ever find myself asking either, but Kelly Slater has the answer. Oh, yeah — and he can…

Written by Sam Anderson July 11, 2022

Water and Land Sport Paradise: An Adventurer’s Guide to Fiji

Fiji has topped my bucket list for as long as I can remember. White sand beaches. Swaying palms. Pumping surf. Reefs rich in biodiversity. It’s…

Written by Rebecca Parsons July 08, 2022

GoPro Surf Break: Mason Ho’s Quick Session in Oahu

It’s time to hop on a surfboard and carve up some North Shore glass with pro surfer and Hawaii native Mason Ho.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 07, 2022

Watch Andy Nieblas Dance on Waves in This Soothing Surf Edit

This short, smooth film pairs Nieblas’s nimble surfing with Sayulita, Mexico’s turquoise waters and an easy-does-it guitar riff.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 07, 2022

Watch Kelly Slater & Aritz Aranburu Take on Monster Kandui Wave

Watch the pair of surfing legends style a colossal left-hand barrel in this clip from the shores of Indonesia.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 06, 2022

In the Wake: Kelly Slater Channels Loss Into Surfing

The third entry to Kelly Slater’s ‘Lost Tapes’ series follows the surfing champion as he copes with the loss of a dear friend and competitor.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 27, 2022

The Price of Pure Joy is $11,000: YuJet Electric Jetboard Review

Buyer beware: The YuJet electric jetboard’s gargantuan price tag might actually be worth it. Board and water sport lovers alike will thrill at the speed…

Written by Jake Ferguson June 20, 2022

Catch Waves, Track Waves: Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Drops ‘Surf Edition’ Watch

I am a huge water person. Surf. Swim. Standup paddle. Body board. Although I’ve never been a competitive water sports athlete, I do like to…

Written by Rebecca Parsons June 15, 2022

Add This ‘Smartfin’ to Your Surfboard to Collect Data, Protect Oceans

Get the ‘raddest ride’ and help gather critical ocean data just by replacing your board’s fin? Enter Smartfin.

Written by Sam Anderson June 13, 2022

Women-Founded Carve Designs Honors Mothers in Brand Film

Exploring the idea that we borrow Earth from our children instead of inheriting it from our ancestors, Carve Designs’ film, ‘Mothers, Purpose, and the Future,’…

Written by Heather Hendricks May 27, 2022

Whitewater Park Tragedy: Teen Surfer Dies After Being Trapped Underwater

Friends pulled 17-year-old Ben Murphy from the water at the Bend Whitewater Water Park on Saturday; however, it was confirmed he passed away on Sunday.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

Biggest Wave Ever Surfed? Watch Mason Barnes Shred Legendary Swell

Mason Barnes surfed an absolute monster at Nazaré this month. Watch this raw footage of what might be the new world record.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

Pipeline Commentary: Nathan Florence Breaks Down His Surf Decisions in Session

This instructional surfing video by pro-surfer Nathan Florence answers fan questions and breaks down his thought process from shore to swell.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 24, 2022

In Theaters Soon: A Doc Following Iconic Surfer Duke Kahanamoku

Olympic champion, American hero, and the king of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, is coming to the big screen in the award-winning documentary ‘Waterman.’

Written by Kristen Arendt March 22, 2022

Surfing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Gear and Getting Started

If you’re just getting started surfing, it can be hard to know what gear is going to help you, and what gear is going to…

Written by James Lynch March 11, 2022

Pro Surfers to Honor ‘Female Heroes’ in Upcoming World Surf League Tour

World Surf League is acknowledging International Women’s Day this year in a very cool way: celebrating inspirational women in sports history.

Written by Mary Murphy March 03, 2022

5 Life-Changing Surf Retreats to Attend in 2022

Surf retreats offer the opportunity to venture to a tropical destination and spend a week fully immersed in the sport. There, you can meet like-minded…

Written by Rebecca Parsons February 23, 2022