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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

Two Views of XXL Black’s Beach in San Diego

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Scored a Solo Session at Rockpiles and His Surfing Is Just Ridiculous

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Runaway Jet Ski Was Flying Around the Maverick’s Lineup

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Peter Mel Surfed a Maverick’s Mutant on December 28th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Powerful Wave Slams Into Ventura, Calif. Road, Taking Out Cars and Sending People to the Hospital

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Flooding, Road Closures, and…Surfing: The Swell of the Winter in Santa Cruz

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Watch Bianca Valenti’s Brutal Maverick’s Wipeout

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

2024 Window for All-Women’s Big Wave Contest, Red Bull Magnitude, Opens January 1

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Waimea Bay Went Off on December 27th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Was Dominating Pipe on His Trusty Pink Soft Top

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

The Story of Surfing in 2023 Told Through 20 Impactful Quotes

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Watch Ryan Augenstein Go Over the Falls in Slow Motion at Maverick’s

Alexander Haro
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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