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Football Legend Ronaldo to Rival Medina with New Wave Pool in Brazil

Football icon Ronaldo Nazário is the latest global sports star to enter Brazil’s rapidly growing wave pool scene — and, in doing so, becomes a symbolic “rival” to three-time world surfing champion Gabriel Medina, who is already a partner in another major wave pool project in São Paulo.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 4

Mutant Aussie Slab Wave Goes Berserk: ‘Biggest in a Decade’ (Video)

Almost a year ago, surfers in Sydney, Australia were gifted an Easter Weekend treat when Cape Solander lit up with what many were calling the biggest swell in a decade.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / February 4

Watch: RE-AIR: Lexus Pipe Challenger presented by Billabong - Day 3 FIRES

Surfing News / SURFER / February 4

25-Foot Swell Incoming for Thriller at Killers Big Wave Surf Contest

The Big Game may be on Sunday, but on Saturday, the big wave world will turn its eyes to Todos Santos for the annual Thriller at Killers surf contest. Event organizers have given the official greenlight for the event to kickoff at 7:00am on February 7th at the famed Todos Santos island off Ensenada.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 4

Channel Islands' Newest Team Member is an All-Around Weapon

By now if you haven't heard of Ian Gottron, aka Gato Son on Instagram, you're clearly not paying close attention. He's one of those surfers that everyone

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / February 4

Watch: If there’s one guy that knows Pipeline, it’s @JamieOBrienJOB

Kelly Slater News / SURFER / February 4

Where Does Kelly Slater Go When He Wants To Escape?

There are places in the world where time and space fall away. Where schedules blur, phones are tucked away, and the only real decision is whether to surf or tee off.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 4

Surf Boat Wipeout Goes Spectacularly Wrong: ‘A few Bumps and Bruises’ (Video)

Since the early days of surfing – or heʻe nalu, as the ancient Hawaiians called it, which translates to “wave sliding” – boats were used commonly alongside boards.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 4

‘So Dangerous’: Nathan Florence Dodges Dry Reef at Undisclosed Tropical Locale

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean (or is it the Indian Ocean), Nathan Florence got the adventure he wanted. He made it a point in 2025 to travel to new places and surf waves he’d never ridden before.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 3

Mahalo Surf Experience is Defining the Zenith of Surf Travel

Sometimes you get lucky enough to connect with someone who gets it, and who gets you. The type who has a special touch that even talking with them feels refreshing, a genuine human-to-human experience.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 3

30ft Wave Swallows ‘Reckless’ Tourists in Canary Islands (Video)

On the Canary Islands, drownings are a serious problem. Last December four people died on the island of Tenerife, when they were swept out to sea by a rogue wave while swimming in a popular natural pool.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 3

A Seasoned Surf Traveler’s Go-To Quiver For World Exploration

When it comes to no-frills, full-on hustle, few surfers have a resume like Kepa Acero. His passport gets used like Post-it notes. Over the past two decades,

Surfing News / SURFER / February 3

Luxury Sailboat Nearly Sinks at Southern California Surf Spot (Video)

On Sunday evening, I was walking my dog on the shoreline of Laguna Beach. To the north, a peculiar scene emerged – police lights flashing from a boat, as that vessel circled what appeared to be another boat, a yacht, in the process of sinking.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 3

Surfers Ride Frozen Waves in New York: ‘Like Slushies from 7-Eleven’ (Video)

A blast of winter weather hit a wide swath of the continental United States, with bomb cyclone frigid weather impacting multiple regions, southeast and northeast.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / February 3

Watch: RE-AIR: Lexus Pipe Challenger presented by Billabong - Day 3 GOES OFF

Surfing News / SURFER / February 2

Wave of the Day: Cormac Cove Switch Stance in the South Bay

Call me crazy but watching some hot dog surfing on classic craft is far more appealing than air revese close outs. Point in case, Cormac O'Brien packing a switch stance barrel on his longboard in the South Bay.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 2

John John Florence Surfs Raglan Amid WSL’s Move to New Zealand (Video)

Two days after the World Surf League announced they’d swapped Jeffreys Bay, South Africa for Raglan, New Zealand on the 2026 Championship Tour, John John Florence has his own announcement: the 3x world champion would not be returning in 2026.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 2

Gallery: Current, Former Championship Tour Surfers Emerge at Pipeline Challenger

Before we get to the Championship Tour guys, let's take a moment to acknowledge the local underdogs. Prior to the event, big wave world champ, Pipe standout

Surfing News / SURFER / February 2

SURFER’s Emerging Brand Grant Returns to CARV Expo in 2026

Building on the success of its inaugural year, in 2026, the CARV Expo returns to San Diego, and with it SURFER’s Emerging Brand Grant. The grant is designed to give promising surf brands access to the trade show floor -- and the buyers who matter -- without the financial barrier of a full booth investment.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 2