Opinion | The Inertia

5 Fearless Surfing Predictions for 2026

I Never Want to See John John Florence Surf Competitively Again, and Here’s Why

Paddling a Surfboard Is a Desperate Act

Can We Please Stop Claiming World Records Every Time a Surfer Catches a Giant Nazare Wave?

The WSL Format Change Is Paying Off as Star Power Flocks Back to Competitive Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom

On Surfing’s Sacred Strip Tease

Nova Scotia Is at a Crossroads of Surfing Growth

Kate Lightstone

Yago Dora Is a Worthy Surfing World Champ But Do We Need to Talk About JJF and Gabe Being MIA?

Why a Surf Contest in Paradise Might Not Be Such a Good Idea

If Surfing Is Truly an Addiction, This Is What That Might Look Like

The Best Ride in Surfing History

Ever Done an Air on a Surfboard? Because That’s What Wave Pools Are Marketing To