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The year is 2011 and Dane Reynolds is recovering from a high ankle sprain. He has yet to set the world aflame. He is very good, but he’s not “Dane” yet.

Jordy Smith News / SURFER / May 30

‘Different on So Many Levels’: Jordy Smith Dismantles Main Break And The Box

Was it coincidence or fate that Jordy Smith would start a YouTube channel just before the best competitive season (win-wise) of his career? His longtime

Travis Barker Talks Surfing, New Hurley Collab

I recently read – okay, listened to – Mark Hoppus’ autobiography, Fahrenheit 182. As the seminal band during my formative years, Blink 182’s influence was immeasurable.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 30

Aussie Faces Death Penalty for Drug Arrest in Bali Surf Hub

Indonesia’s drug enforcement laws are notoriously some of the strictest in the world. Mere possession of a minor amount of the country’s Class 1 narcotics – which includes everything from heroin to meth to marijuana – can equate to years behind bars, and thousands of dollars in fees.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 29

Do You Ever Wonder What A Dream Surf Trip Looks Like?

GETTING BARRELED IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT. Or at least that’s what it feels like when you emerge victorious from that oceanic cannon of transcendental bliss.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 29

Surfing Rare and Dangerous “Triangle” Waves in Brazil (Video)

In the niche world of novelty waves, surfers like Ben Gravy and Dylan Graves may dabble, but really, skimboarders are the ones that seek out the globe’s weirdest and wildest monstrosities masquerading as rideable surf spots.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 29

The Inside Scoop on John John Florence’s Harrowing Pacific Ocean Sailing Trip

How does John John Florence spend his time off the Championship Tour? In an extremely wholesome manner. He sailed and surfed around New Zealand with his son, Darwin, and his life, Lauryn.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 29

Maya and the Wave: The Love/Fear Biopic of a Brazilian Big Wave Superstar

The new surf bio-pic Maya and the Wave debuted in California last month and will be releasing world-wide on June 4th. For those in need of explanation, the Maya is Brazilian big wave challenger Maya Gabeira.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 28

Luxury Utah Wave Pool Faces Water Backlash Amid Drought

When a wave pool project was announced in southern Utah recently – just outside of Zion National Park, a chronically drought-stricken region – more than a few eyebrows were raised.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 28

Safi: The World’s Best Wave That Was Kept Secret For Decades

It is with great pleasure that we announce our partnership with Now Now Media, led by legends Alan van Gysen (AVG) and Will Bendix, on their latest film

Surfing News / SURFER / May 28

Surfers Murdered in Mexico Honored with Statue

In a tragedy that shook the surf world and beyond, last April, Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, along with American Jack Carter Rhoad, were murdered in a carjacking gone wrong while on a surf trip in Baja, Mexico.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 27

What’s It Like Shaping a Surfboard on the Storied Cliffs Overlooking Uluwatu?

The Uluwatu Surf Villas are perched atop one of the most beautiful properties in the world, overlooking the most famous wave in Indonesia. With so many

Surfing News / SURFER / May 27

Hey Dibi: Is There a Place in the Lineup for Middle-Aged Women?

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 / May 27

Brazilian Charger Lucas Silveira's Heady Film 'Onde é lá'

Of all the surf edits and short films, it’s rare to find one with a philosophical narrative. There is plenty of dialogue in vlogs, of course, but it’s

Surfing News / SURFER / May 27

Cut Chaos, Aussie Death Slab Makes Up For Marginal Margs Finals

The saying goes, ‘Wow them in the end.’ Well, Margaret River definitely did not do that. Finals day was diabolical with painstakingly slow conditions robbing contenders of the opportunity for a fair contest, providing a real let down to what was until then an insane surfing spectacle at Margaret River.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 27

Giant Tractor “Destroys” Waimea Bay River Wave (Video)

Of all the world’s novelty river waves, none are as popular, as well-documented, as the one on the North Shore of Oahu’s Waimea Bay. Perhaps it’s because the wave breaks dead center in the most famed stretch of surfing coastline on the planet, and at the world’s most historically significant big wave arena.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 27

8 Favorites: The Men's & Women's Summer Gear Guide

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Jordy Smith News / SURFER / May 27

Jordy Smith and Gabriela Bryan Win Second CT Event of 2025 at Margaret River

So let me get this straight. After not winning an event for eight years, 37-year-old Jordy Smith has won two Championship Tour contests in 2025? Yes, that’s right.