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80-Foot Rogue Waves Are Predictable...But Are they Rideable?

80-Foot Rogue Waves Are Predictable...But Are they Rideable?

Mythological, massive waves – much like giant squids, ghost ships, and Lovecraftian undersea monsters – have long been a staple in maritime folklore. Seafarers returning to land, sipping ale under candlelight, spinning yarns of anomalous, humungous walls of water, appearing out of nowhere, and gobbling up anything in their path.

Surfing News / SURFER / November 17

North Shore Surfer Hospitalized from Fin to the Head (Video)

The winter season on the North Shore is just kicking off, and with it, the beatings are beginning. Luckily nothing too serious so far – no near drownings at Pipeline, no surfers knocked unconscious…yet – but Zeke Lau just had a pretty dang close call.

Surfing News / SURFER / November 17

‘Largest-Ever’ Great White Shark Stalks US East Coast (Video)

As the seasons change, so do the migratory patterns of animals. In particular, adult great white sharks in the Atlantic Ocean are moving south for the northern hemisphere winter, after gorging on seals during the warmer months in regions like Canada.

Surfing News / SURFER / November 17

The Untold Story of Indonesia's Greatest Surfer (Video)

From an early age, Rio Waida was one of the most exciting new talents in professional surfing, representing a major breakthrough for Indonesia as their first professional surfer to break into the elite Championship Tour.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 17
Surfing News / SURFER / November 17
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 17
Surfing News / SURFER / November 17

9 of the Best Island Surf Destinations

There is something magical about escaping to an island nation for a surf trip. The dream is to go somewhere remote, with waves breaking across multiple pointbreaks or reefbreaks around the circumference of said island.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 17
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 17
Surfing News / SURFER / November 16

Hawaii Shark Attack Survivor: ‘He Has the Best Attitude’ (Video)

Following a shark attack in Kauai on November 5th, Chance Swanson is on the mend. The 33-year-old lifeguard was surfing Hanalei Bay, when a suspected tiger shark attacked, biting down hard on his leg.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 16
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 16
Surfing News / SURFER / November 16
Eminem Sues Beach Brand ‘Swim Shady’ Over Trademark Violation

Eminem Sues Beach Brand ‘Swim Shady’ Over Trademark Violation

A legal battle is underway, down under, as hip hop icon Eminem has filed a lawsuit against an Australian mom-and-pop company over trademark infringement.

Surfing News / SURFER / November 16
5-Year-Old Girl Missing, Father Killed by ‘15 to 20 Foot Waves’ on California Coast

5-Year-Old Girl Missing, Father Killed by ‘15 to 20 Foot Waves’ on California Coast

Horrific and tragic news coming out of Monterey County this week. On Friday, a 5-year-old girl went missing and her father was killed after large waves swept them off the Big Sur coast, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.  The incident happened 20 minutes south of Carmel-by-the-Sea at Garrapata State Beach around 1 p.m.

Surfing News / SURFER / November 16
Inside Filipe Toledo’s Return Home — and His Drive for the 2026 CT

Inside Filipe Toledo’s Return Home — and His Drive for the 2026 CT

After more than a decade living in California, Filipe Toledo is back in Brazil, settling in Rio de Janeiro. Eleven years away from the warmth of home — the language, the people, and the fans who roared for every one of his four CT wins on Brazilian soil.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 16
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 15
Surfing News / SURFER / November 15

Your Girlfriend’s New Favorite Surf Contest

On November 22, 2025, the 3rd annual Diva Cup Surf Invitational will be back at Cayucos Pier. The event is both a surf competition–for women, by women–and a fundraiser for the  Femme Futures Foundation.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 15
Surfing News / SURFER / November 15

This Viral Hawaii Project Gives the Gift of Surfing…for Free

“You know," the late-great godfather of surfing Duke Kahanamoku said in 1965, "there are so many waves coming in all the time, you don't have to worry about that.

Surfing News / SURFER / November 15

6 Yoga Poses That Will Keep You Surfing Forever

The benefits of yoga for surfers are vast. Keeping limber, stretching out those hips and just general body maintenance are important for longevity in surfing.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 14
Surfing News / SURFER / November 14
A New Ice Age? The Atlantic Ocean Is on the Brink of Collapse

A New Ice Age? The Atlantic Ocean Is on the Brink of Collapse

Scientists are sounding the alarm, as a critical Atlantic Ocean current is under existential threat. The result, if things take a turn for the worse? A new ice age.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 14

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