Inside Earth’s Most Remote Island, Where Life Runs On A “Constant Balancing Act”
Tristan da Cunha, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic, is widely recognized as the world’s most remote inhabited island, sitting roughly 2,700 km from South Africa and 3,700 km from South America. Its isolation has fostered a unique ecosystem, home to endangered northern rockhopper penguins, sharks, whales, seals and millions of seabirds. With no airport and only a handful of ships each year, residents rely on a tight‑knit community to perform multiple roles, turning daily life into a constant balancing act.
Cape Fear Slab Explodes as Lucas Chianca, Lucas Fink and Dylan Longbottom Charge ‘Best Day Ever’ at Sydney Psycho Wave...
Surf documentary Tim Bonython captured a spectacular day at Sydney’s notorious slab wave, Cape Solander—dubbed “Cape Fear.” The wave breaks just meters from a rock ledge, sending wipeouts into the crag and producing massive, unpredictable barrels. Brazilian big‑wave surfers Lucas...
Freak Florida Sandbar Spins Up Rare Novelty Waves: ‘It Finally Happened’ (Video)
A government‑funded sand dredging project off Jupiter, Florida, has unintentionally formed a new sandbar that produces fleeting novelty surf waves. Surfers captured video of the A‑frame peaks breaking off the bar’s edges, echoing a similar accidental surf break created by...
Grain Surfboards Launches Bio•Logic: A Performance Board Built Without Foam or Fiberglass
Grain Surfboards unveiled Bio•Logic, a performance surfboard built without foam, fiberglass, or most resin, using Maine‑grown cedar, FSC‑certified plywood, natural cork and flax fabric. The vacuum‑bagged construction promises a lighter, more flexible and responsive ride compared with traditional boards. Grain...
AI Satellites Lock Onto Ocean Garbage Patches To Supercharge Cleanups
European Space Agency’s Sentinel‑2 satellites are being equipped with AI‑driven image recognition to locate ocean plastic patches. The ADOPT program combines these detections with predictive drift models, giving cleanup teams a 24‑hour window to target debris. Cloud interference hampers optical...
How to Train for Surfing: 12 Essential Land Exercises That Actually Work
The article presents a curated list of 12 land‑based exercises designed to boost surfing performance. It groups movements into four pillars—paddling power (vertical pulls, standing pulldowns, barbell rows), balance (shrimp squats, single‑leg deadlift, Romanian deadlift), power (push‑ups, jump squats, one‑arm...
Kelly Slater’s Watch Blasts Off on Artemis II Moon Mission
Kelly Slater’s Outerknown logo‑branded strap is attached to a Breitling Endurance Pro watch now traveling aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission. Astronaut Reid Wiseman is wearing the $3,700 timepiece as the crew performs the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17. The mission...
Maui, Malibu, Hawaii: How Insurers Failed Coastal Communities and Investors Moved In
Recent floods on Hawaii's North Shore and wildfires in Maui and Malibu exposed a systemic flaw: standard homeowners and renters policies exclude flood damage that rises from below, leaving many victims without coverage. Insurers have repeatedly denied or underpaid claims,...
Mega-Tsunami Threat Looms as Cascadia Fault Builds Toward 9.0 Quake, Experts Warn
A new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study finds a 15% probability of a Cascadia Subduction Zone rupture within the next 50 years and a 29% chance by 2100. The zone, which last produced a magnitude‑9 quake in...
John John Florence Hunts Freakish Secret Slabs in New Zealand (Video)
Three‑time world surf champion John John Florence continues his self‑imposed sabbatical, sailing with his family to New Zealand and chasing rarely seen slab waves. The latest Vela episode captures the family’s offshore lifestyle, their toddler Darwin on board, and a...
Fight for the Bight 2.0: Australian Surfers Mobilize Against Planned Offshore Gas Exploration
The Australian Labor government has opened five new offshore gas exploration blocks in the Otway Basin, covering roughly 1.6 million hectares off Victoria and 800,000 hectares off Tasmania. The move revives drilling ambitions that were previously halted after the successful #FightForTheBite...
Why Some Coral Reefs Bounce Back While Others Slowly Collapse
A new study by researchers at Germany’s Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam reveals that coral reef recovery hinges on population density patterns rather than just disturbance severity. Reefs with “concave” density—where adult corals cluster at...
$13.45m ‘World’s Largest’ Surf Park Aims to Unleash 10ft Waves in Dubai
Dubai is set to host the world’s largest indoor wave pool, branded SurfBase Dubai, with a planned 10‑foot, 30‑meter‑wide surfable surface. The project seeks $13.45 million in funding and has secured a ten‑year residency at CityLand Mall, pushing its opening from...
Terrifying 3D Rogue Waves Reach 65 Feet And Shatter Old Science (Video)
A new experimental study shows that rogue waves can tower up to 65 feet (≈20 meters), roughly four times larger than traditional estimates. Researchers built a circular tank with 168 paddles to generate multidirectional swells, revealing that 3‑dimensional crossing waves amplify height...
Kelly Slater’s 2,000ft Austin Surf Park Claims ‘Better Than 99% of Ocean Waves’
Kelly Slater’s Wave Company is set to launch the Austin Surf Club, a 2,000‑foot synthetic surf lagoon that Slater claims can outperform 99% of ocean waves. The project follows the successful Surf Ranch in California and the Abu Dhabi wave...
Drift Theory: The Custom Surf Charter Navigating Central America This Spring
Kelly Foote and filmmaker‑fisherman Hunter Hulett have launched Drift Theory, a custom surf charter sailing from Panama to California this spring. The venture offers week‑long adventure packages that blend surfing, sport fishing and farm‑fresh cuisine, with itineraries covering the San Blas...
California Bill Ignites Push to Protect Iconic Surf Breaks as Official ‘Surfing Reserves’
California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin introduced AB 1938 to establish state‑designated surfing reserves that protect iconic wave sites such as Malibu, Rincon, Trestles and Maverick’s. The bill seeks to recognize the cultural, historical, economic and ecological value of these surf zones and...
Inside Palmyra Atoll, America’s Most Remote ‘Secret’ Island in the Pacific (Video)
Palmyra Atoll, a U.S. territory located about 1,000 miles south of Hawaii, is one of the planet’s most isolated islands. The low‑lying atoll hosts abundant tropical wildlife, from sharks and manta rays to giant clams and seabirds, and remains largely...
$70M ‘Largest Wave Pool in Europe’ To Supercharge Surf in Madrid by 2027
Wavegarden, the Basque‑based surf‑park technology leader, is supplying its wave‑generation system for the Gemswell Surf Madrid project, slated to open in spring 2027. Backed by Stoneweg, Teras Capital and Atlético de Madrid, the €60 million (≈$70 million) investment will create a 23,000 m²...
Mutant 25-Foot Shipstern Bluff Is ‘Pure Evil’ in New Stern Warning Session (Video)
The latest “Stern Warning” surf session captured by filmmaker Tim Bonython showcases the notorious Shipstern Bluff in Tasmania, where waves can swell to 15‑25 feet with a long 17‑second period. The wave’s ribbed steps and ledges create a chaotic, “pure...
Spring Surf Escapes: Where to Score Dreamy Waves Right Now
Spring offers a brief but potent surf window across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, with the Canary Islands, Hossegor, Bali, the Maldives and Morocco delivering quality waves as water temperatures rise. The Canary Islands see 64‑68°F waters and powerful...
82-Foot Tsunami Erases Doggerland ‘Paradise’ In Mesolithic Europe (Video)
Doggerland, a Mesolithic land bridge linking Britain to continental Europe, was long thought to have been wiped out by an 82‑foot tsunami triggered by the Storegga submarine landslide around 8,150 years ago. Recent research from Cambridge University challenges the notion of...
The New Camo Florence Waterproof Headphone Collab Just Dropped
Pro surfers John John, Nathan and Ivan Florence have launched a limited‑edition camo version of H2O Audio’s TRI 2 Multi‑Sport headphones. The TRI 2 features open‑ear bone‑conduction audio, an IPX8 waterproof rating and 8 GB of internal MP3 storage for underwater listening. The...
Psycho Slab in Peru Goes Below Sea Level and Runs 650 Feet (Video)
The article spotlights La Punta, a newly recognized surf break in Lobitos, Peru, delivering a slab wave that runs up to 200 meters (650 feet) below sea level, reminiscent of Namibia’s famed Skeleton Bay. Its ultra‑consistent left‑hand point break offers long, hollow...
Experts Officially Predict El Niño for 2026; How Big Will It Be?
NOAA, the National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center forecast a shift from La Niña to ENSO‑neutral conditions by May 2026, with a 55 % chance of neutral weather through July. The outlook then turns to El Niño, which carries a 62 % probability...
Inside ‘The Most Remote Homestead on Earth’ in the Middle of the Pacific
Three generations of the Humbert family have built an off‑grid pearl farm on Ahe Atoll, one of the most remote locations in the South Pacific. Their Kamoka brand sells pearls ranging from a few hundred dollars to $14,000, while the...
‘Italian Robinson Crusoe’ Spends 33 Years Alone on Island to Escape People
Mauro Morandi, a former teacher, abandoned modern life in 1989 after his catamaran failed, choosing to live on Sardinia’s Budelli Island. For 33 years he occupied a World War II shelter, maintained the iconic pink‑sand beaches and educated visitors about the...
Fire Tornadoes Could Torch Oil Spills While Cutting Toxic Smoke
Researchers at Texas A&M have demonstrated that engineered fire whirls can increase the efficiency of in‑situ oil‑spill burning by roughly 40%, while cutting particulate emissions. The team built a 16‑foot triangular chamber that generated a 17‑foot vortex, consuming the oil...
Is An All-Sardine Diet The Key To The Next Superhuman Surfer?
Harvard‑trained metabolic researcher Dr. Nick Norwitz embarked on a 30‑day “sardine fast,” consuming roughly 1,000 sardines and supplementing with oil to boost fat intake. The experiment drove his blood omega‑3 levels to an unprecedented 16%, a concentration comparable to marine...
‘Keeping In The Shadows’ Premiere Tour Hits SoCal Theaters
Perry Gershkow’s six‑year self‑funded surf documentary Keeping In The Shadows is now on a Southern California premiere tour, hitting venues in Newport Beach, Laguna, Oceanside and Encinitas. The film, co‑created with Noah "Waggy" Wegrich and featuring surf legends like Cliff...
Jack Johnson Offers Sneak Peek Of New Album, New Film
Jack Johnson is set to release a double album titled “Surfilmusic” on May 15 through Brushfire Records. The album doubles as the soundtrack to his new documentary of the same name, which premiered at SXSW and chronicles his journey from...
'Biggest Swell Ever Seen' Sends 20-Foot Wedge Freight Train Past Newport Boat (Video)
An unusually strong south‑southwest swell hit Southern California this week, generating 3‑foot, 20‑second sets. The Wedge in Newport Beach recorded a massive 20‑foot face wave, described as a “freight train” by surf legend Kelly Slater. The wave slammed into the...
25ft Todos Santos Delivers Thriller at Killers Highlight Reel (Video)
The Thriller at Killers big‑wave contest unfolded on February 7 at Todos Santos Island, delivering 25‑foot swells that few events see. South African Grant “Twiggy” Baker captured the men’s title after a three‑day chase across iconic breaks, while San Diego’s...
John John Florence Bails on 2026 Tour and Unleashes ‘Vela’ Sailing Saga (Video)
Three‑time world surfing champion John John Florence announced he will skip the 2026 Championship Tour to pursue a family sailing adventure. He is debuting a behind‑the‑scenes YouTube series called “Vela,” which will document global surf and sailing expeditions. The move...
‘Godzilla’ El Niño Could Reshape Surf Seasons Worldwide, Forecaster Warns
A meteorologist on YouTube predicts a "Godzilla" El Niño developing in fall 2026, potentially rivaling the historic 1997‑98 event. The forecast suggests a rapidly strengthening pattern that could dramatically reshape the jet stream and global weather for months. While NOAA has...
25-Foot ‘Pure Evil’ Slab at The Right Mauls WA Chargers (Video)
A massive 25‑foot slab wave known as The Right has erupted off Western Australia’s remote reef, delivering some of the planet’s thickest barrels. Documentarian Tim Bonython captured the wave’s raw power as a storm‑driven swell slammed the outer ocean ledge,...
Can You Really Surf a Tsunami? Ridge Lenny Confronts the Idea (Video)
Ridge Lenny examines whether tsunamis can be surfed, contrasting the non‑surfable tidal surge from the 8.8‑magnitude Kamchatka quake with the brief, breaking wave generated by the 2011 Japan tsunami. He explains the physics that sometimes allow a tsunami to form...
Surf Tourism Is Quietly Saving Peru’s Ancient Reed Boats
Ancient reed boats known as caballitos de totora are being rescued by surf tourism in Peru’s Huanchaco region. A 2025 sewage spill destroyed over half of the totora reed beds, leaving only about 40 fishermen still using the craft. Conservation...
Hossegor Erupts as La Gravière Delivers ‘Best Day in Years’ (Video)
Hossegor’s iconic La Gravière beach break has revived after several quiet years, delivering heavy, clean barrels that surfers are calling the best day in years. Strong Atlantic swells, offshore winds and restored sandbanks created deep tubes and hollow right‑hand waves. Surfline...
From Gambling Spiral to Waikiki Savior: How Buddy Wiggins Is Giving Away First Waves
Buddy Wiggins, a 32‑year‑old Honolulu pool cleaner, hit rock bottom after a years‑long sports‑betting addiction. He launched the First Wave Project, offering free surf lessons to strangers on Waikiki Beach. The initiative has introduced roughly 100 novice surfers to the...
New Women's Surf Film Gets The Hollywood Premiere It Deserves
Red Bull Media House and surf pioneer Jodie Nelson premiered the new women’s surf documentary “Now Days” at the Hollywood Legion Theater. The film, three years in the making, follows Olympic champion Caroline Marks, world‑title holders and rising stars such...
Frigid and Firing: Was the East Coast the Best Place to Surf This Winter?
The East Coast experienced an unprecedented winter surf season in 2026, with water temperatures plunging to 31°F and storms delivering double‑overhead swells. A combination of La Niña, a negative Arctic Oscillation, and a deep trough forced the polar vortex south, creating...
$25K Electric Surfboard Whips Into Big San Francisco Walls At 35 Mph (Video)
LIND Surfboards unveiled its $25,000 Canvas electric surfboard on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, where surfer Dave Langer rode waves at speeds up to 35 mph. The board, powered by a jet motor and controlled via a handheld throttle, delivered smooth turns and...
Malibu’s Fire Survivors Face ‘A Longer Road Than We Imagined’
The 2025 Palisades wildfire, Malibu's third major blaze, left the coastal community reeling, with homes destroyed and businesses shuttered. City officials promised rapid rebuilding, fee waivers, and a 10% increase in allowable construction, yet permitting requirements grew stricter, prolonging recovery....
Inside Niihau, Hawaii’s ‘Forbidden Island’ That Tourists Can Finally Visit
Niihau, Hawaii’s privately owned "Forbidden Island," has been closed to outsiders for over a century but now permits limited, helicopter‑only day tours. The Robinson family, who own the island and much of Kauai, strictly control visitor access, allowing only three‑hour...
60-Foot Nazaré Monster ‘Absolutely Obliterates’ Alberto Truncer Before Rockside Rescue (Video)
Spanish surfer Alberto Truncer was towed into a 60‑foot wave at Nazaré, Portugal, and suffered a dramatic wipeout that left him underwater and near the dangerous rocks. He surfaced and was rescued by jet‑ski operator Dino Carmo while his brother...
These 3 Simple Knee Exercises Stopped My Pain and Improved My Surfing (Video)
After a teenage tibia fracture left him with chronic knee pain, the author struggled with conventional physical therapy for over a decade. Discovering Ben Patrick’s Knees Over Toes program introduced three simple movements—backward walking, bodyweight squats, and tibialis raises—that eliminated...
Trump Tower Plan Looms Over Surfers Paradise as Opposition Surges
Developers led by Eric Trump have unveiled a proposal for a 91‑story, 335‑metre Trump Tower on the Gold Coast, aiming to become Australia’s tallest building. The $1.5 billion project would include a luxury hotel, 272 residences, a beach club and over...
The 2026 Kneeboard Surfing USA Titles Are Coming to Oceanside
The 2026 Kneeboard Surfing USA Titles will take place on Friday, March 13, at Oceanside Harbor’s South Jetty, offering free public access and serving as a crucial qualifier for the August 2026 World Titles in Saquarema, Brazil. The event returns...
No 40ft Swell Means The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Will Not Run This Season
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational has been officially cancelled for the 2025/26 season after the required 40‑foot swells never materialized at Waimea Bay during the December‑March window. The event, which celebrates the legacy of legendary Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer...