Surf Photography Blog

Slater Returns, College Stars Rise & Surf Playlists
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Slater Returns, College Stars Rise & Surf Playlists

Kelly Slater's comeback, Saddleback's champion surfer, and Johanne Defay's training beats.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-16
Kai's Ireland Scare & Nazaré Giants
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Kai's Ireland Scare & Nazaré Giants

Kai Lenny faces his most dangerous wave, while Nazaré unleashes 60ft fury. Red Bull captures the madness.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-15
Newport Park Fight & Bodega Bay Scare
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Newport Park Fight & Bodega Bay Scare

Newport's surf park heads to vote after community split, while Bodega Bay surfer survives shark bite.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-13
Nazaré Roars, Shark Debate Ignites
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Nazaré Roars, Shark Debate Ignites

60ft walls in Portugal, shark nets sparking debate. Historic surf on tap as Nazaré calls competitions.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-11
Gravy Charges Hawaii, Burle Warns Cameras, Santa Surfs!
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Gravy Charges Hawaii, Burle Warns Cameras, Santa Surfs!

Ben Gravy tackles XL waves, Carlos Burle on camera dangers, and Surfing Santa spreads holiday cheer. A surf trifecta!

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-10
Global Surf Sparks: Juniors, Divas & Cold Water Lens
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Global Surf Sparks: Juniors, Divas & Cold Water Lens

Vanuatu teen, California girls' surf fest, and Irish photographer's cold water craft

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-09
John Mel Wins, Mono Stewart Honored, Hawaii Bar Returns
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John Mel Wins, Mono Stewart Honored, Hawaii Bar Returns

Santa Cruz surfer claims QS victory, adaptive surfer gets national award, iconic Hawaii bar reopens for winter.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-08
The Eddie Waits: Community Rallies, Safety Innovates
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The Eddie Waits: Community Rallies, Safety Innovates

Honoring big-wave legends, supporting a young champion's recovery, and new drone tech protecting surfers at unpatrolled beaches.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-07
Eddie Aikau Lineup Set: Big Wave Legends Gather
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Eddie Aikau Lineup Set: Big Wave Legends Gather

Legendary surfers confirmed for The Eddie as Waimea Bay waits. Plus: Tanner's quest for the iconic Green Bonzer.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-06
Jaws, John John & Surf Travel Drama
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Jaws, John John & Surf Travel Drama

Maui's Jaws explodes with first XL swell, John John Florence enters Pipe Pro, and a Welsh surfer battles for airline justice.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-04
Cali Swell, AZ Surf Park & SC Artist Honored
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Cali Swell, AZ Surf Park & SC Artist Honored

From dangerous waves in Santa Barbara to Arizona's new surf resort and a Myrtle Beach surf legend's induction – your surf fix is here.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-03
Pipeline Rivalry, Midwest Waves, Desert Surf Patrols
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Pipeline Rivalry, Midwest Waves, Desert Surf Patrols

Caitlin vs Molly heats up Pipeline. Midwest surfers score freshwater gems. Palm Springs surf patrol reveals wave pool secrets.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-12-02