Beneath every perfect wave is a formula of wind, swell, and seafloor. But for those who chase them, the ideal ride is part science, part soul. Carson’s words reflect something surfers have long ...

“This wave had so many faces to it. It has this really cool chip shot in from behind the peak into a perfect bowl bending back at you. And I think it could handle a bit more swell! It’s a small kink ...

The old saying “it takes a village (to raise a child)” is perhaps the most appropriate lens through which to look at ocean conservation. Given that the ocean covers 70% of our planet there is no ...

(CNN) — Abu Dhabi has many of the things that surfers hunt for in their quest for perfect waves: warm weather, year-round sun and clear water. The only thing it did not have was waves. That changed in ...

Kai Lenny is not afraid to search for waves. That’s something interesting about surfing: you’ll be hard pressed to find a surfer, no matter their skill level, that’s not interested in the search.

In 1978 a young writer dropped everything and toured the developing world looking for the perfect wave. Journalist William Finnegan tells us what he found along the way. He's the author of Barbarian ...

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In lieu of witnessing John John Florence on the Championship Tour this season, the 3x world champion has provided glimpses into his life on a boat, as he explores new waves in the South Pacific, ...