• Surf
  • Mountain
  • Gear
  • Features
  • Environment
  • Health
  • WATCH
  • Inspire Courses
  • Opinion
  • Travel
  • Contributors
  • evolve
  • Podcasts
Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

News

This ‘Santa Surf’ Charity Event Was Canceled Due to a Sewage Discharge

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Local Organizers Announce Revival of 2024-2025 Pe’ahi Challenge in New Format

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

TIME Names Iconic Gabriel Medina Photo Among the Top 100 of the Year

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The 5 Best Surfers in History and Why, According to ChatGPT

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Season at Waimea Bay Opened Up on November 29th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Raglan Surf Report Wants to Help You Raise Your QS Ranking

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Booted From Coveted Post-Super Bowl Slot

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Sally Fitzgibbons Is Running for International Surfing Association Vice President

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Florence Brothers Descend on Scotland for Cold-Water Slab Session

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Rizal Tanjung, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing Score Swell of the Year at Keramas

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Mike Stewart Share a Gaping Pipeline Barrel

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Wedge Was Thumping During a Surprise Thanksgiving Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
More Stories
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.

The Inertia is part of AllGear Digital's portfolio of media brands.

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact
  • Get Involved
  • Privacy Policy