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Cloud 9, Kelly Slater & California’s Desert Wave
New CT stop at Cloud 9, Kelly Slater back as wildcard, plus California’s desert wave pool opens—big thrills for surfers and photographers.
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Cloud 9 Joins WSL Tour, Slater Returns, Desert Wave Park
Catch the latest surf news: Cloud 9 becomes a WSL stop, Kelly Slater gets a Tahiti wildcard, and California’s desert wave park earns rave reviews.
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Gilmore, Stedman & OB Pier: Surf Week Highlights
Champs, legends, and local stoke: Steph Gilmore in semis, Shane Stedman remembered, and OB Pier's 10th classic.
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Surf Rescue in Oceanside & Natxo's Mullaghmore Magic
Heroic surf coach saves lives in California while Natxo chases Ireland's ultimate wave—two stories of ocean passion and resilience.
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Aussie Power Surge & Reunion's Resilience
Australian surfers storm CT rankings while Reunion Island's culture rebounds after shark crisis.
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Motherhood Gets a Wave of Support
WSL introduces maternity wildcard, while community rallies celebrate inclusivity in surfing.
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Legends & Comebacks: Surf Stories That Stir the Soul
From icons to underdogs, these tales capture surfing's heart and resilience.
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Olympic Champ, Surf Dog & JJF's Adventure
Vaast crushes CT, Sugar's final ride, and Florence's ocean journey in new film series
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Hawaii's Surf Legacy Lives On
Waimea waves wait for Eddie, while Reno Abellira's spirit echoes through the islands.
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Senegal Surf Girls & Mexican Big Wave Queens Ride Change
Senegal's surf school empowers girls while Mexico's Thriller at Killers tests women's limits. Surfing's real wave of impact.
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Eddie Aikau Skips 2026; Surf Museum Relocates
Hawaii's iconic Eddie contest won't run this season. Meanwhile, Huntington Beach Surf Museum moves after 35 years.
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Barbie Surfers, Young Talent, Pro Wins
Stephanie Gilmore immortalized as Barbie, young Violet Webster shines at state titles, and Aussies win Phillip Island Pro. Catch the latest!
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