• 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

Surf

Could the Spike in COVID Cases Hinder Surfing’s Olympic Debut in Japan?

Naomi Blik
Staff
Surf

Brisa Hennessy Was Locked Down in Paradise: Namotu, Fiji

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Great White Shark Cruises Through California Surf Camp

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Opinion: Why Rottnest Island Is Exactly What the World Tour Needs

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Pete Mel Dominates Mavericks Awards; Justine Dupont Wins Female Performer of the Year

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Mason Ho in a Fun Sand-Bottom Barrel

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Look at Rottnest Island, the WSL’s Final Stop of the Revamped Australian Leg

Alex Mitcheson
Community
Surf

Watch the First-Ever Mavericks Awards 2021 Live!

The Inertia
Staff
All Time

All-Time: Mavs & ‘The Biggest Swell of the Decade’ by Drone

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Here’s Why Sage Erickson Loves the Ocean So Much

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Cape Solander Carnage Is Like No Other Carnage

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Releases a Wipeout Reel for the Ages

The Inertia
Staff
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