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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

Here’s How Nathan Florence Dealt With That Sneaky Summertime Pipeline Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore and Italo Ferreira Win Surfing’s First Gold Medals at Tokyo Olympics

Joe Carberry
Staff
Comedy

Nightmares Realized: Every Human on Earth Now a Surfer Following Olympic Debut

Johnny Utah
Community
Surf

Giant Padang Padang Cleanup Set Mows Down Entire Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Leonardo Fioravanti Prepared for Surfing in the Olympics

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Big Names Including Steph Gilmore, Julian Wilson Eliminated in Unruly Surf at Olympic Venue in Japan

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Is Considering Sitting Out the Rest of the Year After the Olympics

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfing a Beautiful Mexican Point Break

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

I Traveled 6,000 Miles For Surfing’s Olympic Debut and Watched the Opening Day In a Hotel

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Costa Rican Carlos Munoz Is Scrambling to Make It to the Olympic Competition Today

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage From a Glorious Freesurf Session During the Mexi Log Fest

The Inertia
Staff
News

Portuguese Olympian Frederico Morais Tests Positive for COVID-19

Will Sileo
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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