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California Gems, Pro Taxes, Florida Swell
Affordable California breaks, pro surfer tax bills, and Florida's high surf advisory—your surf news fix.
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Guides, tips and stories for athletes and the photographers who shoot them
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Storm Surf & Shaper Kings
East Coast braces for hurricane swell while Santa Barbara's shaping legends ride the cultural wave.
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Surf Stories: History, Hurricanes, and Heroes
Meet the shapers of Santa Barbara, remember South African surfing pioneer, and ride out the Florida hurricane season.
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Rescue, Rivalry, and Resilience in Surfing
Competitors save a surfer, a legend fights retirement, and a wipeout that nearly took his face off. Surf Snaps brings you the stories.
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Champions Crowned & New Horizons: Surfing's Big Week
WSL Fiji finals crown world champions while adaptive surfer builds community in Oregon.
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Huntington Heroes, San Diego Sacrifice & Japan Wins
Black surf culture celebration, journalist's board rescue, and Japan's contest triumphs.
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Surf Snaps: Big Swell, Festive Films & a Life Saved
Facing Humberto's fury, celebrating Santa Barbara's fest, and a heroic rescue in Encinitas. The surfing community shines.
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Surf Rescue, History, and Community Tribute
From lifesaving heroics to history-making moves and emotional tributes—three defining surf stories.
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Paddle Outs, Adaptive Wins, and World Champion Glory
From emotional tributes to historic victories, the surf community shines with heart and triumph.
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Champion Wins, Waves Saved, Festivals Roll
Adaptive surf champ crowned, Mexican waves protected, and Santa Barbara film fest kicks off
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Hawaii Makes Surfing Official High School Sport
Hawaii crowns surfing as official high school sport, with state championships scheduled for 2026
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McGonagle Wins, Hawaii HS Surf, Hurricane Alert
Leilani McGonagle makes history in Oceanside, Hawaii launches high school surf league, Hurricane Gabrielle threatens East Coast.
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