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Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 9
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 9
Surfing News / SURFER / December 9

13-Year-Old Girl Wipes Out Surfing Massive Nazaré (Video)

Start ‘em young, they say. But how young is too young when it comes to surfing, and particularly in waves of consequence. It’s a debate that’s been roiling, in recent years, within the surf world, as juvenile surfers start riding the world’s heaviest waves, sometimes just barely within the realm of double digits.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 9
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 9
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 8
Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Goth Fashion Brand Buys Iconic Malibu Hotel for $37.5M

Cruising down Pacific Coast Highway, neck craning out the window to get a glimpse at the conditions (and crowds), of the famed righthand pointbreak of Malibu, it’s tough to miss the iconic landmark that is the Surfrider Hotel, its sign looming over the waves.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 8
Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

A Celebration of Life & Legacy: Scenes from The Eddie Opening Ceremony (Photos)

I remember watching the 2016 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational on a large screen in a dark classroom. Most of the students weren’t regular surfers, had no idea who Eddie was, and probably couldn’t pin Waimea Bay on a map.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Hypnotic River Wave Creates Rare Scientific Phenomenon (Video)

Sometimes in surfing, everything falls into place, the stars align, blessings bestowed from the surf gods, etc. And it turns out, such rare occasions happen at novelty waves, too.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Florida Woman: 'I'm A Hustler, Every Little Bit Counts' (Photos)

When it comes to photographers, Encinitas isn’t lacking in talent–far from it. I’ve been lucky to get to know legends like Todd Glaser, who needs no introduction, or Don Miralle who’s shot everyone from Tiger Woods to Michael Phelps and has several Olympic Games and various Eddie’s.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Who Will Win the Florence Pipe Pro? The Betting Odds Are In

For four days between December 10 and 20, you’ll see one of the most intriguing and competitive WSL Qualifying Series events of 2025. And it’s going to

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 8
Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Is This New Land Cruiser The Best 4x4 Ever Made?

When it comes to vehicles that instantly evoke an off-road envy, or a muddy wanderlust, the Land Cruiser 70 series is a sure contender. Although available in countries like Costa Rica, Australia, and South Africa (to name a few), they're not for sale in the US.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 8
Tourists Ignore Warnings, 4 Dead From ‘Powerful Wave’ in Canary Islands

Tourists Ignore Warnings, 4 Dead From ‘Powerful Wave’ in Canary Islands

On Sunday, a group of tourists in the Canary Islands reportedly snuck beneath police tape, which warned against dangerous ocean conditions, then were swept out to sea.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Surfers Baffled by Ocean Vortex: ‘A Wave That Shouldn’t Exist’ (Video)

Some of the heaviest, scariest, most mutant slabs on earth are hiding in the wilds of Western Australia – for instance, The Box, The Right, Cyclops, et al.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 8
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 8
Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Tsunami Threat Issued After Huge 7.6 Japan Earthquake

Tsunami Threat Issued After Huge Japan Earthquake 10-foot waves, or bigger, forecasted for portions of Japan, following a powerful 7.6-magnitude tremor strikes off the coast of the Aomori Prefecture.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 8
Surfing News / SURFER / December 8

Is This Cold Water Surf Brand The Next Patagonia?

Over the past few years there has been one new brand that continued to catch my eye and, dare I say, come off as authentic. Only thing is, it wasn't exactly new, it's been around for 23 years and slowly building from their original product--an innovative fleece--into a full line of quality goods.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 8
Surfing News / SURFER / December 7

Bro, What? Kai Lenny Blows Minds at Sunset Beach (Video)

Whether it's working out with fellas twice his age or charging big waves in wild ways, Kai Lenny surely keeps it interesting. Riding his longboard at Sunset Beach, during a dream run on the North Shore with solid surf and optimal conditions, he added yet another mind-blowing display to his watermen bona fides.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 7

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