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US Surf Wins: Access, Olympics & Epic LA Waves Stories

US Surf Wins: Access, Olympics & Epic LA Waves

Hawaii protects surf spots, Olympic rules shake up pros, and Hunter Jones scores LA's best barrels

Cezar Pekelman
LA Surf Magic, Rescue Heroes & Hawaii's Classic Stories

LA Surf Magic, Rescue Heroes & Hawaii's Classic

Hunter Jones scores LA's rare waves, Santa Cruz surfers rescue 6, and Hawaii's Buffalo Big Board Classic honors surf history.

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Olympic Shakeup, Dakar Hope & Gold Coast Thrills Stories

Olympic Shakeup, Dakar Hope & Gold Coast Thrills

Contest drama, Olympic rule changes, and surfing for change in one wave-packed update.

Cezar Pekelman
Olympic Surf Shift, Costa Rican Tragedy & Film Magic Stories

Olympic Surf Shift, Costa Rican Tragedy & Film Magic

Big Olympic changes, tragic surf loss, and making of legendary film.

Cezar Pekelman
Community Spirit: Surf Conservation, Filmmaking, Revival Stories

Community Spirit: Surf Conservation, Filmmaking, Revival

From protecting Australian reefs to reviving Texas breaks and surf films, the community shows its heart.

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Reefs, Rescues & Irish Giants Stories

Reefs, Rescues & Irish Giants

From Australia's controversial reef to South Africa's young heroes and Ireland's monstrous waves—a week in surfing.

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Surf Heroes, Street Strokes & Bodyboard Wisdom Stories

Surf Heroes, Street Strokes & Bodyboard Wisdom

Real-life rescues, urban surf stunts, and legendary maneuvers from our wave-riding community this week.

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Big Waves, Tragic Loss: Surf World Reacts Stories

Big Waves, Tragic Loss: Surf World Reacts

Ventura surfers charge epic swells, a Long Beach innovator hits flooded streets, and the community mourns legend Kurt Van Dyke.

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Tragedy and Triumph: Surfing World Reacts to Costa Rica Death and SoCal Street Surfing Stories

Tragedy and Triumph: Surfing World Reacts to Costa Rica Death and SoCal Street Surfing

Surfing community mourns Costa Rican hotel owner Kurt Van Dyke, while SoCal surfer rides floodwaters.

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New Surf Jobs Platform & 2028 Olympic Shake-Up: Surf Snaps News Stories

New Surf Jobs Platform & 2028 Olympic Shake-Up: Surf Snaps News

Global surf jobs platform launches and Olympic qualification revamped. Big changes for surfers in 2028. Read more inside.

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Pipe Heroics, SoCal Swell, and Surf Rescue Stories Stories

Pipe Heroics, SoCal Swell, and Surf Rescue Stories

From Hawaiian chargers to California rescues: February's biggest surf moments.

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Surf Heroes, Olympic Drama & French Underdogs Stories

Surf Heroes, Olympic Drama & French Underdogs

Meet the wheelchair lifesaver, Olympic surf drama, and French underdogs heading to Australia.

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