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Between the two of them, Ian Walsh and Mark Healey have nearly 80 years of ocean experience. Both men are in their early 40s, both come from islands exposed to the Pacific Ocean’s power, and most of their lives have been devoted to preparing for and riding the biggest waves they can find.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 10

Shark Chomps Seagull in Florida, Swimmers Unfazed (Video)

Are Floridians numb to sharks? Sure seems like it, as recent footage showing a large shark just a few feet from shore, rampaging in the water, munching a seagull, and swimmers a mere few feet away…just standing there nonchalantly, and watching it all go down.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 10

John John Florence Shares His Secret Jedi Mind Tricks

For being a world famous athlete, John John Florence is a very private person. Sure, he’s a public figure, but that doesn’t mean he loves being the center of attention.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 10

Missing Surfer Found Stranded on Remote Island in Australia

A real-life Cast Away situation unfolded in Australia, on Wednesday, as a teenage surfer was lost at sea, and wound up marooned on an island eight miles off the coast.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 9

Horror Movie Icon Terrorizes Public at Popular CA Beaches (Video)

There’s some videos floating around on social media – videos purportedly showing a man, dressed in an all black fishing rig, floppy rubber hat and all, with a hook in hand, and terrorizing people in Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, and elsewhere on July 4th.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 9

Punta de Lobos Local Sticks 2 Major Drops at Her Home Break

In November, Dominique Charrier took her first trip to Nazaré. The 22-year-old from Chile spent a month, predominantly paddling, into the left at Praia do Norte.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 9

Gallery: Frigid Perfection on Canada’s Western Shores

Every time I see photos by Marcus Paladino, I’m reminded that Canada has serious potential for uncrowded, high-quality surf. Variety and quality lie north of the border.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 9

Surfing 20-foot Tidal Surge Wave in Canada (Video)

In the fringe realm of river wave surfing, the Skookumchuck Narrows are very well-known – and not just for its exceptional and extremely Canadian title; but also, for being one of the best, and most treacherous freshwater, surfable standing waves on earth.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 9

Fantasy: Title Race Heats Up At World's Best Pointbreak

Dial in your Fantasy Surfer team before the Corona Cero Open J-Bay kicks off!!! When we started the year in Hawaii, we all had a pretty good idea who would be at the top of the rankings when we arrived at the homestretch in July. Well, here we are in July, and quite honestly, there have been a few surprises.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 9

Olympic Snowboarder Has “Freak Accident” Surfing Wave Pool (Video)

It’s the off-season, presumably, for those of the winter sports persuasion. And especially those competing in the Olympics, as the next winter Games will take place next year in Milano Cortina (Italy).

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

What Happened to the Best Surf Photographer of the ‘60s?

If you’d have crossed paths with Ron Stoner along the California coast in the mid-1960s, you might’ve spotted a handsome early-twenty-something crouched behind a Century 1000-millimeter lens, tracking a lone surfer on a glassy righthander.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

Deer Rescued in Shark-Infested Florida Waters (Video)

Florida is the freakshow of America. But that’s why we love it. Nowhere else could you imagine seeing a headline like the one above. In no other state would a confused deer ramble its way onto the beach, enter the ocean, swim in shark-infested waters, and prompt lifeguards to rush to its rescue.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

Watch: 20 Minutes of Coco Ho Ripping On Her Favorite Surfboards

Coco Ho had an enviable itinerary in 2024. “Last year, my approach to surfing was to keep life really simple,” she said. “Pack one board bag with the same

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

Want To Eliminate Neck Pain? Dr. John Baker Can Help

We're back with another helpful installment from Dr. John Baker DC, CSCS, DNSet, this time addressing the condition known as "Surfer's Neck". Dr. John is based on the North Shore of Oahu where he works with top surfers like Landon McNamara, Kala Grace, and Kainehe Hunt, to name a few.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

What Does 3 Decades at California’s Most Infamous Wave Look Like? A New Book Reveals All

For 28 winters, Frank Quirarte has been obsessed with a single subject. The surfers, the boards, the tactics and the equipment have changed since he first

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

iPhone Captures Incredible Empty Wave Footage (Watch)

To all the surf filmers out there, apologies in advance. You people are legends. In a new video showcasing the camera capabilities of an iPhone, Apple just dropped a banger clip of empty waves.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

Shark Mauls Surfer “Like a Bear Trap” in Florida (Video)

Over the holiday weekend, avid surfer Matt Bender was in the water at New Smyrna Beach in Florida when, out of nowhere, a shark latched onto his arm and aggressively attacked him.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

Freakishly Large Wave Slams Laguna Beach (Video)

Back in December of 2023, a massive swell gurgled to life in the Pacific Ocean. At traditional big wave surf spots, like Maverick’s, some were calling it “one of the biggest days ever.” But it wasn’t just Mav’s that received that El Niño-fueled fury.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 8

Poi Dog Surf Art with Kamea Hadar

Kamea Hadar emerged from his workspace, a former Urban Outfitters being transformed into an immersive art experience with local artisans selling their

Surfing News / SURFER / July 7

Watch: Ethan Ewing, Jordy Smith, Gabriela Bryan and More CT Surfers Warmup At J-Bay

Oftentimes with Championship Tour events, an unfortunate pattern emerges. The waves will pump before the event window, then stutter by the first day of competition.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 7

Hey Dibi: What's the Greatest Era in Surf History

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 7

Excerpt: Obama Speechwriter Harshly Taunted by French Surfer

Learning to surf is hard. Searching for surf in foreign lands is also hard. Combine the two, and you'd better have a hell of a sense of humor to endure.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 7

Surfer Chomped by Shark in…Shark Bite Capital of the World

Just in case it wasn’t crystal clear already, Florida is a particularly sharky place. And especially when it comes to the surfing hotspot of New Smyrna Beach.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 7

OC Lifeguard Slams Into Pier During Rescue Jump (Watch)

A routine rescue turned tragic, recently, in Orange County, California. A Seal Beach Lifeguard jumped off the pier to rescue a swimmer in trouble, but his buoy got tangled on the structure, slamming him into the pylons, and making him a human marionette.