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J-Bay is arguably the best point break in the world.

Politics

16 Amazing Photos from Round 2 at J-Bay

1 min read Jul 13, 2015

In all his years of chasing waves that could kill him, Greg Long has learned to deal with fear a little differently than most.

Surf

Greg Long Talks About Fear and How to Overcome It

2 min read Jul 13, 2015

Waves are just about the most fun piece of nature there is.

Surf

3 Guys, 6 Fins, and an Air Mattress

1 min read Jul 13, 2015

Mikala Jones Secret Spot

Surf

Mikala Jones Gets Barreled Off His Head at His Secret Spot

1 min read Jul 12, 2015

You're probably not going to make it, but who gives a shit?

Surf

Wicked Wedge: Newport’s Finest Sh*t-Kicker

1 min read Jul 12, 2015

Everyone remembers that massive swell that ran into Puerto Escondido a few months back.

Surf

Another Look at Mexico’s Stupidly Massive Swell

1 min read Jul 12, 2015

The Right Century Swell

Surf

Holy Sh*t!: Century Swell Lights Up The Right

1 min read Jul 11, 2015

New Species

Environment

Check Out These New Alien-Like Species Scientists Just Discovered

1 min read Jul 11, 2015

The world's first commercial wavegarden is set to open this summer. Holy crap.

Environment

Surf Snowdonia’s Lagoon Will Power 20,000 Households

2 min read Jul 11, 2015

A few days ago, he ooped a bit too high, landed a bit too slick, and turned his knee into a shape that it's not supposed to be.

Surf

Want to See Matt Banting Dislocate His Knee?

1 min read Jul 11, 2015

While he was boating off Alaska, a pod of humpback whales surfaced, and blew his fucking mind.

Video

These Humpback Whales Made This Guy Sh*t Himself

1 min read Jul 10, 2015

J-Bay is a wave that favors serious rail work–when it's on, that is.

Photos

Day 1 of the J-Bay Open: Dane Beats Toledo, Slater Takes Highest Heat Score

2 min read Jul 10, 2015

Business & Media

Kelly Slater Lets Us Know: Outerknown is Finally Coming

2 min read Jul 10, 2015

Mark Healey Puerto Escondido

Surf

New Epic Video Looks Back on the Historic Swell That Slammed Puerto Escondido

1 min read Jul 10, 2015

Hector Santamaria surfs like a bat out of hell.

Surf

Hector Santamaria Surfs Like a Bat Out of Hell

1 min read Jul 10, 2015

After doctors told him he would never be able to surf again, he simply started surfing again.

Surf

Mikey DeTemple Will Inspire You

1 min read Jul 10, 2015

Yago Dora

Surf

Yago Dora and Very Crowded Lower Trestles

1 min read Jul 10, 2015

Surf

This is the Best Shark Safety Advice Ever Given

1 min read Jul 9, 2015

Business & Media

This Gadget Turns SUPs Into Kayaks Instantly

2 min read Jul 9, 2015