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Surf is truly where you find it. That’s The Inertia’s guiding light. From high-performance surfing at the world’s most famous breaks, to riding waves in little-known regions of the world on random equipment, we cover surf. Everywhere.

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Rizal Tanjung Talks About Tourism’s Impact on Bali and Indo’s Next Generation of Surfers

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Officials believe they've found the body of Jae Haydon at Padang Padang. Image: Facebook
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Australian Musician’s Body Found at Uluwatu

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This One Mistake Slows Down Most Beginning Surfers; Here’s The Simple Fix

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This Is Balaram Stack, a New Yorker Whose Surfing Applies Everywhere

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Mark Zuckerberg Donated $1 Million to Kauai’s Flood Relief Efforts

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Nazare Rescue Fail
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This Rescue at Nazare Last Week Did Not Go As Planned

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The Surf Ranch was shuttered for a few months. Now, the doors are open and the wave looks better than ever.
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Here’s What Kelly Slater’s Wave Looks Like After the Renovations

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In July of 2017, McWilliams was dragged by his head from his tent by a bear. In April, a shark attacked him in Kauai. Images: McWilliams/Facebook
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Dylan McWilliams Was Attacked by Both a Bear and a Shark Less Than a Year Apart

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How Waves Help This Man Cope with the Trauma of Photographing in Armed Combat Zones

1 min read
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This Is the Unlikely Story of How Exploring Baja Led to the Discovery of Cloudbreak

1 min read
How to Surf on Rail with Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning
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How to Surf on Rail with Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning

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Brett Archibald spent 28 hours floating in the Mentawai Strait. By all accounts, he should have died. He didn't.
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Brett Archibald’s Surf Trip Horror Story: 28 Hours Alone and Lost at Sea

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Ian Walsh Gives Back to His Maui Community with This Surf Contest Entirely for Kids

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Brianna Cope Opens Up About the Birth Defect She’s Struggled with Her Entire Life

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This Home Video of Dane Reynolds Skating in Bakersfield Will Make You Appreciate His Art Even More

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Jordy Smith and a Few (Maybe) Could-Have-Been 10s If Not for Shark Hysteria in WA

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After 20 years of service, there may be no one more deserving of a day at the Surf Ranch—and the amazing family that organized it for him.
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Watch the Moment a Retiring Naval Commander’s Family Surprised Him with a Day at the Surf Ranch

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Alex Gray Is Holding a Sibling Loss Therapy Day Saturday to Share His Story and Help Others

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This Study Analyzed Over 4,000 World Tour Waves to See if Surfers Really Do Perform Better on Their Frontside

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