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California's Classic Winter Surf Sessions
Ocean Beach and El Porto deliver raw power and rare perfection, captured by lens.
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Shark Scare, Jersey Waves & Mikey Magic
From shark attacks to backyard waves and epic edits, the surf world never sleeps.
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Trestles, Twin Fins, and Timeless Boards
Inside the Olympic surf debate, Mikey February's unique North Shore session, and the vintage board swap in San Clemente.
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Shark Scare, Olympic Debate & Surf Swap
California shark attack, Trestles access dispute, and vintage board swap dominate this week's surf news.
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Big Waves: Maverick's & Hawaii's Epic Sessions
Relive Maverick's historic swell and track Hawaii's incoming storm. Big wave action and photography from California to the islands.
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LA Surf Magic, SUPsquatch Fun & Survival Rescue
From perfect winter waves to Jamie O'Brien's giant board and a 30-hour survival story.
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Rescue, Shop Survival & Iranian Surfer Revolution
Dramatic 30-hour rescue in Puerto Rico, SC surf shop saved by family, and Iranian surfer's revolutionary spirit.
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Mavericks Record, Whale Magic & Midlength Revolution
From history-making waves to ocean encounters and board evolution, this week's surf stories inspire and connect.
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Surf Snaps: Hawaii's Past, CA's Swell, Ho's Magic
Unearth 1974 Hawaii footage, California's high surf alert, and Mason Ho's epic 2025 reel in one stoke-filled round-up.
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Mason Ho's 2025 & LA's Wild Barrels
From Hawaii to LA: Mason Ho's year in review and the photographer behind California's chaotic barrels.
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Surf Parks & Shootouts: Ride the Wave of Action
From Hawaii's Backdoor Shootout to Surf Ranch's decade and Myrtle Beach's new wave park, surf culture is heating up.
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Groms, Getaways & Giant Waves
Young surfer wins award, Costa Rica tops Forbes, and Bay Area braces for massive surf. Dive into this week's surf scoop!
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