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Surf is truly where you find it. That’s The Inertia’s guiding light. From high-performance surfing at the world’s most famous breaks, to riding waves in little-known regions of the world on random equipment, we cover surf. Everywhere.

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Losing Things: An Ode to the Surfers Who Enjoy Trestles

3 min read
John John Florence and massive airs. No surprises there. Photo: Hennings/Oakley
Surf

The Biggest (Contest) Air Ever? Kelly Slater vs. Jack Robinson and 7 More Observations from the Oakley Pro Bali Kickoff

5 min read
Lucas Tozzi documents the last swells of the season in Andalucia, Spain, at some nearby breaks.
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The End of An Epic Season: Andalucia Ends on a High Note

1 min read
duct tape surfing, Pascale Honore, Port Lincoln, Australia, Tyron Swan, tandem surfing
Surf

Paralyzed Mom Goes Surfing Duct Taped to Her Son

2 min read
Tom Carroll, big wave surfer, Pipeline, ASP, Storm Surfers
Surf

Interview: Tom Carroll

8 min read
Rhydian Thomas, photography, NSW, Australia, New South Wales, surf photography, ocean photography
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Portfolio: Rhydian Thomas

1 min read
Oakley Bali Pro, Bali, Keramas, Indonesia
Surf

Event Preview: 2013 Oakley Bali Pro

3 min read
The sun sets at Lower Trestles after another day free of toll road construction. Let's keep it that way!
Surf

Take Action. Save Trestles.

2 min read
Here are seven tips to help you lower the chances of a surf-related injury.
Surf

Surf Survival Guide: 7 Tips to Avoid Injury

2 min read
Winner of the 2012 Mr Price Pro Ballito, Glenn Hall is currently couch bound, but will be ready to contend for more titles in six weeks. Photo: ASP/Cestari/Mr Price
Surf

Post-Fiji Beating: Glenn Hall’s Road to Recovery

5 min read
Kelly Slater Cloudbreak Volcom Fiji Pro
Surf

The Final Say: Kelly Slater in Fiji: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius or Just Plain God?

8 min read
Sebastian Zietz cruising through a red barrel no-handed in a new Oakley movie out now! Photo: Oakley
Surf

Oakley Dispatch: Free Download

1 min read
South of the border, Derek Dunfee is as cool as a cucumber in a heavy Puerto barrel. Photo: John Maher
Surf

South of the Border Swell: Puerto Escondido Goes Off

1 min read
Harley Ingleby sets up for a beautiful backside green barrel. Photo: Tom Woods
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Portfolio: Tom Woods

2 min read
Surffilmfestibal
Surf

Unmediated Thoughts on Upcoming San Sebastian Surf Film Festibal

5 min read
An unknown surfer snags a gaping shack at Maccas.
Surf

Never Say Never: The Story of an Epic Surf Trip Revisited

7 min read
Kelly Slater Perfect 20 Score Volcom Fiji Pro Quarterfinals ASP WCT
Surf

Kelly Slater Wins Volcom Fiji Pro, Claims Historic Perfect Twenty

2 min read
Dane Reynolds surfs wavegarden.
Surf

Photo Reveal: The Secret Wavegarden

1 min read
Kelly Slater drives through a real tube. Nothing artificial about this one. Photo: ASP/Kirstin
Surf

Waves Don’t Belong in Gardens

7 min read