Jordy Smith's Secret Durban Wave & Wavegarden's Desert Pool
Surf legend Jordy Smith just called a hidden break in Durban his 'day of days,' describing a hollow wave with a lip thicker than a losing fighter's and a spit that could knock a llama off its feet. He teamed up with Chad Du Toit, James Ribbink, Josh Redman and Brandon Jackson to chase that perfect late-drop set, proving that even the most secret spots can deliver the kind of barrel-heavy action photographers dream about. Read the full story over at The Inertia
Meanwhile, back on the other side of the globe, Wavegarden is celebrating the opening of its second U.S. wave pool at DSRT Surf in California's Coachella Valley. The facility can crank out 1000 waves per hour and boasts a catalogue of more than 60 world-class waves, including a 'Twister' barrel that's so powerful you can actually take a breath inside it. Founder Jacob 'Zeke' Szekely raves that the pool offers everything from aerial ramps to technical turns, making it a playground for both surfers and photographers craving fresh backdrops. Check out the details over at The Inertia
For surfers, the secret Durban wave promises an adrenaline-pumping ride that's hard to find elsewhere, while the desert wave pool gives a rare chance to shred in a completely new environment – think endless sun, wide open sky and a barrel that stretches long enough for a perfect photo composition. Whether you're chasing the next epic snap or just looking for a fresh session, these two stories show that the surf world keeps expanding in unexpected directions, giving us more reasons to grab our boards and cameras.
