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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

Surf

Puerto Escondido Goes Off With New South Swell as Surfers Flock to Playa Zicatela

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Foiler Who Was Chased by Shark Got Knocked Over by a Whale

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Punta Roca Turned On for the Championship Tour Warm-up Sessions

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Bryan Perez on the El Salvador Pro Forecast: ‘The Swell Won’t Drop Below 6 Feet’

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

5 Heats To Watch at the 2026 El Salvador Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Casually Rescued a Sailboat Crew While Hunting a Ferry Wave

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Great White Sharks Filmed Unnervingly Close to Surfers in Southern California

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Authorities Have Identified the Surfer Who Passed Away at Ocean Beach

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Gold Coast Surf: The Carnage and Chaos

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Shark Warnings Issued for Honolulu Beaches After Man Seriously Injured

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Reunited With One of the ‘Best Ramps in the World’ on Reunion Island

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin and Friends Found Fun Surf at Freezing Alaska Point Breaks

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
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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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