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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

Malibu Lagoon State Beach Closed After 5,000 Gallon Untreated Sewage Spill

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Malibu Is a Complete Zoo When a Decent South Swell Hits

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pelican Burns Surfer Then Gets Fully Thrashed in the Tube

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tom Curren Leads a Jam Session with Mason Ho and Conner Coffin

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

New Zealand Surfers May See Heated Wave Pool in 2026

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Study: Great White Sharks Near Surfers 97 Percent of Time at Some California Beaches

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why Great White Sharks Love the Surf Zone So Much

Alexander Haro
Staff
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador Offers a Single Tip To Improve Your Quality Wave Count

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alan Cleland, Tatiana Weston-Webb Win 2023 ISA World Surfing Games

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jackson Dorian Scored Absolutely Pumping Surf In Salina Cruz

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Bruce Irons Surfing Hawaii and Tahiti From 2007-2013

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Check Out The Custom Camper on This F-550 (With a Rooftop Patio)

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
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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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