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Man has actually done a much better job of creating premier waves than destroying them. The are the top 10 man-made surf spots according to Sam George.

Stretch Riedel grew up in Malibu, surfing third point and sweeping up balsa dust at Velzy-Jacobs. Eventually he'd become a Santa Cruz shaping icon.

One of the world’s most valuable surfboard collections has been curated by a Mexican basketball player who grew up without waves. Luis Real told us his story.

In this episode of "Unpacked by AFAR," we explore the cultural legacy—from surfing to Hawaiian royalty—of Waikīkī, O'ahu, one of Hawai’i's most iconic beaches.

One author examines the question, 'why do we surf' Every surfer has his or her own motivations. But should you simply surf to get better?

Dane Kealoha seemed destined to become Hawaii’s first pro-tour champion. The system had other plans.

When Doc Ackroyd hung the big beach towel out the second story window of his ocean front Hermosa Beach home. the South Bay's best surfers hustled out of the…

Come back with us, to the start of Australian power surfing.

May 7, 2021 Craig Sugihara in the early days - Photo courtesy of T&C SPONSOR Hawaii-based T&C Surf celebrates 50 years in business this year. It’s one of the few industry brands with that kind of longevity that has remained both independently owned and authentic. Founder Craig Sugihara did not have grand ambitions when he started. He just wanted to build boards. “There was no grand plan,” he told SES in an interview. “Being young and dumb I just started. I was glassing boards for Greg N...

R.I.P. Ben Aipa (1942-2021) Photo: Jeff Divine Link copied to clipboard When Ben Aipa’s big heart finally stopped beating on Friday, January 15th after the man succumbed to multiple health issues including heart problems, diabetes, strokes and dementia, the surfing world lost one of its most remarkable characters — and in some ways, one of its least-appreciated. Not due to any lack of respect. Ben commanded respect without even asking for it, from the moment he first took to the waves at W...