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Rusty Surfboards Responds to Viral Backlash Over $15K Mural

A few weeks back, a social media post began swirling, gaining steam, and going, as some might say, “viral.” It involved an artist, who claimed to have been commissioned to paint a mural, and then, was never paid for her services.

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Brutal Jet Ski Wipeout in Cabo Caught on Camera (Video)

Cabo San Lucas is a land of debauchery. Tourists roaming the streets, sunburnt like lobsters, carrying large plastic cocktails, watered-down tequila shots poured straight from the bottle, wet t-shirt competitions, and of course, the annual influx of spring breakers.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 18

Perfect Conditions & Surprise Upsets On Finals Day In J Bay

Big swell and wet weather rolled into town as the Corona Cero Open at Jeffrey’s Bay came to a close. While many fans were sad to see “Big Bru” Jordy Smith get eliminated in the Round of 16 to Marco Mignot, this only opened things up for the rest of the pack.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 18

Seal Rips Octopus to Shreds During J-Bay Pro (Video)

On Finals Days of competition at the World Surf League’s Corona Cero Open J-Bay, there was a guest appearance – not an F1 driver, nor a soccer player,

Surfing News / SURFER / July 18

WSL Makes Major Rule Change Ahead of World Title Heats at Cloudbreak

This year marks the fifth and final edition of the controversial/polarizing/undeniably entertaining WSL Finals, which has been the format to decide the Championship Tour’s world titles (Read why the WSL is returning to cumulative title points and a Pipeline finale here).

Surfing News / SURFER / July 17

Artificial Reef Creates “Perfect” Wave…for $10 Million (Video)

While wave pools may be the manmade surfing development du jour, there’s other synthetic wave-making avenues out there that are gaining some steam. For instance, an artificial reef in Western Australia, which recently opened, and creates “perfect” waves.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 17

Sneaker Wave Sweeps Away Tourists in Laguna Beach (Video)

For a week or two now, Southern California has been enjoying a healthy run of southerly swell action, lighting up the usual summertime haunts like The Wedge, Lower Trestles, and other more novelty spots along the coastline.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 17

From The Magazine: Dance of the Mo’o

[Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from the latest print issue of SURFER. Yes, print! In its pages, you’ll find features on the next generation

Surfing News / SURFER / July 16

Nice Etiquette, Nasty Waves: Nathan Florence Thrives at The Box

Of all the ingredients to Nathan Florence’s success (see: his guts, tenacity and uncanny barrel-riding skills), there is one that gets overlooked. That’s

Surfing News / SURFER / July 16

7-Foot Waves Slam Lake Michigan, Father and Son Drown

Despite being, well, a lake, Lake Michigan is large enough that it can produce waves. And over the Fourth of July weekend, those waves were so big – estimated around seven feet, by the National Weather Service – that a father, son duo drown in a “freak accident.” David Meneou, 65, and his 20-year-old son Jamie were experienced boaters.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 16

Scandal In San Diego: 'We Need All The Help We Can Get'

For decades the sewage from the Tijuana River Valley has given Imperial Beach, CA, the unfortunate distinction of being one of the most--if not the most--polluted beach in America.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 16

Fishing Boat Catches Fire Near Popular Santa Cruz Point Break (Video)

Even on micro days, Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point is a busy scene. Longboarders, SUPs, otters, kids, and seniors can all be found at the popular right point in the middle of town.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 16

Iconic Water Tower Home in California Surf Town Lists for $5.5 Million

Driving down Pacific Coast Highway, at the northern edge of Orange County, one home has made surfers (and high-end homebuyers alike) doubletake for decades.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 16

Beginner Surfers Banned from Philippines’ Premier Wave

While the Philippines might not be a top bucket list surf destination, one on the level of, say, the Mentawais, the southeast Asia archipelago is home to some world-class waves.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 16

Chlorine Dreams

[Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from the latest print issue of SURFER. Yes, print. In its pages, you'll find features on the next-generation

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

Boat Capsizes in Mentawai Islands, 10 People Missing (Video)

A frantic search is underway in surfing’s Disneyland. On Monday, at around 11:00am local time, a boat traveling between islands in the famed Mentawais sank due to bad weather.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

‘He’s a Sensei’: Steve Coletta’s Surfing Legacy Covers 30,000 Boards and 2 Cancer Battles

Like many of his peers, Steve Coletta started making surfboards because he had to. In 1967, the Shortboard Revolution was happening, but not necessarily accessible for every surfer.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

Killer Dana: Rare Footage of Mythical Wave (Video)

Waves are fleeting in nature. They come and go. But some waves have disappeared entirely, either by natural forces or human hands, and one in particular suffered the latter fate.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

Who's the Next Big Surf Star? Rip Curl's 'Dunno' May Have Answers

“This thing was all about, let’s make Momentum for the next generation,” said surf filmmaker/ podcaster/editor Vaughan Blakey. “It’s a full tip of the cap to a bunch of people who are all the same age, and they haven’t had a lot of spotlight on them.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

Surfing Biggest Mysteries: From Greg Noll at Makaha to the Magic of Kelly Slater

Winston Churchill said Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Or maybe he was talking about Joel Tudor. Einstein said it is mystery that is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

Hey Dibi: How Does a Worried Mom Survive in a Family of Extreme Sports Athletes?

Editor’s Note: Have a question for Dibi Fletcher? She’s definitely got answers. Or at least a perspective. Don’t hold back, shoot her a DM on Instagram and ask away.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

Porsche Drops $3,000 Surfboard Inspired by Iconic Car

Amongst car enthusiasts and surfers, there’s a common bond. One that involves the upper echelon, financially speaking, in which fans become collectors.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 15

Surfing “Whirlpool of Death” Canadian Novelty Wave (Video)

“I surf big Pipe, big Waimea…but those whirlpool rapids are nothing to mess with,” says Jamie O’Brien in the latest installment of surfing the Skookumchuck Narrows.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 14

First-Time Eddie Invitee Got Warmup Reps at Pumping Jaws

Annie Reickert was 18 years old when she surfed in her first Jaws contest in 2019. This was the same cranking, upheaving swell that left Albee Layer concussed.

Jordy Smith News / Outdoors on SI / July 14

No. 1 Surfer Jordy Smith Eliminated From J-Bay Open in Massive Upset

Having entered the World Surf League (WSL) J-Bay Open at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa wearing the symbolic yellow jersey, Championship Tour surfer Jordy Smith is now out of the competition.