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Private Surf Spots: No Trespassing… No Problem

Sam George
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We Collected a Few Light-Hearted Stories About Surfers and Their Dogs

Nicklas Balboa
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Gold Medal-Winning Skier Julia Mancuso Has Created a Beautiful Surfing Life on Tavarua

Brian Pinelli
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Bristol, England’s Wave Pool Reopens After Internal Strife

Ben Mondy
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The Long and Short of It: Two Lost Surfboards for Summer Groveling

Joe Carberry
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When I Can’t Surf, These Are the 4 Things I Do That Make Me a Better Surfer

Nicklas Balboa
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‘It’s Only Drowning,’ Examines How Surfers Find Common Ground, Despite Political Divides

Cooper Gegan
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This Is Why ‘The Endless Summer’ Almost Didn’t Make It Into Theaters

Stephen K. Peeples
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Bruce’s Beauties: Dick Metz’s Discovery and the Real Story of The Endless Summer’s Famous Wave

Richard Yelland
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Yago Dora On How His Trestles Win Started With Winning Over the Local Lineup

Evan Quarnstrom
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The Top 10 Most Affordable Cities for Surfers in 2025

Nikolai Barkats
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Erin Brooks, Caroline Marks, and Sawyer Lindblad Talk About the New-Look Championship Tour

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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.
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