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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

This Is What El Porto Looks Like When the Waves Get Good

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

7 Minutes of Epic Surf From a Classic Winter Day at Ocean Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Short South African Film Will Remind You Why You Love Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Teams Up With Dylan Graves to Tackle Puerto Rico Slab

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Found a ‘Mini J-Bay’ at Home in New Jersey

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

State Park Weighing Options to Alter Trestles Access Points Ahead of the 2028 Olympics

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

‘A New Dimension of Pipeline’ Created by an 18-Foot Swell With a 19-Second Period

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

California Saw Record Number of Shark Incidents in 2025

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mikey February Surfed a Twin Pin on the North Shore, and It Was a Perfect Pairing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

In Conservation Win, New 547-Acre Plot of California Coast Has Been Opened to the Public

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Happens When 3 of Australia’s Top Upcoming Girls Head to G-Land

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfer ‘Shot Out of the Water’ by Shark in California

Cooper Gegan
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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