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Tropical Storm Marie could strengthen into a hurricane and send 6- to 8-foot waves, dangerous rip currents, humidity and scattered showers to Southern California during Labor Day weekend.
BOMBA heads to Peniche as accredited media for the 2026 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, covering the WSL Championship Tour from Supertubos.
Erin Brooks reaches the 2026 Fiji Pro women’s final as Cloudbreak’s swell builds, while Houshmand, Fioravanti, Vaast and Medina headline the men’s remaining contenders.
Endless Surf and Flowstate are developing The Mixtape, an AI-powered system that delivers personalized waves to mixed-ability groups sharing a surf-pool session.
The ABANCA Pantin Classic Galicia Pro returned after two lay days, with Ryan Kainalo, Eden Hasson and leading women’s contenders raising the standard at the QS 6,000 event.
Ruby Stringfellow became the youngest Super Girl Surf Festival champion at 14 after defeating Mia McLeish in the Oceanside QS 4,000 final.
The 2026 Lexus US Open of Surfing delivered powerful hurricane swell, Jake Marshall’s first WSL win, and longboard victories for Tommy Coleman and Avalon Gall.
The Itacoatiara Big Wave event gets approval for August 25 in Brazil, with a powerful Atlantic swell forecast and top tow-in surfers set to compete.
Milla Coco Brown and Willem Watson won the 2026 Noosa Pro Junior, while Brown, Ocean Lancaster and Willow Hardy secured World Junior Championships qualification.
Surf City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a long-term beach protection agreement covering sand placement, dunes, recurring nourishment and construction plans.
The Virginia Beach Pro becomes a QS 4,000 event August 25–30 as defending champion Owen Moss pursues doubled points and a rankings boost toward Challenger Series qualification.
Duke Kahanamoku Oceanfest returns to Waikiki with the Raising Cane’s Going to the Dogs SurFUR Competition, featuring 23 canine wave riders and tandem teams.
The WSL returns to Costa Rica for the Garabito Surf City Pro at Playa Hermosa, where local surfers compete for a home title and crucial QS 2000 points.
The Surf Restaurant and Bar in Fernandina Beach has announced plans to close in September, ending its local run.
The 2026 Fiji Pro returns the full WSL Championship Tour field to Cloudbreak, with title contenders, historic Fijian wildcards and a promising swell forecast.
Australia’s Surfing Super League will launch in 2028 with eight regional teams, 90-minute relay-style matches, equal pay and a live-TV-focused format designed to expand professional surfing nationwide.
Japanese surfers won all four titles at the Shore Temple Classic QS 2,000 and Pro Junior event in Mahabalipuram, including a close men’s final decided by 0.33 points.
Matheus Cunha’s love of surfing goes beyond his Manchester United celebration, with the Brazilian quietly sponsoring three pro surfers back home.
Japan swept all four titles at the 2026 WSL Shore Temple Classic in Mahabalipuram, led by victories from Ikko Watanabe and Mirai Ikeda.
Gilbert’s planned Cactus Surf Park has been canceled after White Water West Industries ended its lease with the town, leaving the 25-acre site’s future uncertain.
Boardmasters Longboard Pro 2026 brings international longboarding talent to Cornwall for a high-profile YETI-backed event featuring style, precision and title battles.
Surf City’s 50-year coastal protection project is moving toward implementation through a new Army Corps partnership agreement covering beach nourishment and dune restoration.
The Shore Temple Classic brings the World Surf League back to India from August 12–16, featuring QS 2000 and India’s first Pro Junior competition in Mahabalipuram.
Surf City reopened Beach Access 25 on Aug. 6 after a 24-day closure caused by a flea infestation and pesticide treatments.
Hank Foto, the influential surf photographer known for documenting Hawaii’s North Shore and surfing’s 1990s boom, has died at 62 after pancreatic cancer.
Boardmasters Longboard Pro reaches the semifinals at Cornwall’s Fistral Beach after standout performances from Thilde Rasmussen, Alice Lemoigne, Edouard Delpero and Adam Griffiths.
Kelly Slater rolls back the years at Teahupo’o, scoring a 9.00 at age 54 before setting up a huge clash with Gabriel Medina.
A 16-year-old lifeguard and fellow rescuers saved a 10-year-old boy after powerful waves swept him away at Santa Cruz’s Seabright Beach.
Sam Reidy leads Costa Rica’s home-water charge at the Garabito Surf City Pro, the country’s first WSL qualifying-series event since 2018, running August 13–16.
Pacifica’s 10th World Dog Surfing Championships drew thousands despite hazardous surf, with canine competitors riding waves before rough conditions ended the final round.
Boardmasters returns to Cornwall as the YETI Pro QS 4,000 opens competition at Fistral Beach, with Lukas Skinner, Sean Gunning and leading women surfers advancing.
A 41-year-old man died after a surf rescue in Seaside, Oregon, while two fire crew members were injured and later released from treatment.
The 2026 Tahiti Pro at Teahupoʻo opens August 8, with forecasts calling for powerful surf, long-period swell and a high-stakes Championship Tour test.
Dangerous Southern California surf, waves up to 10 feet and nearly 2,000 rescues have prompted widespread coastal advisories as heat draws crowds to beaches.
The WSL returns to India for the Shore Temple Classic QS 2000 and inaugural Pro Junior event in Mahabalipuram, opening new pathways for Indian surfers.
The ISA has announced the 2027 World Surfing Games will take place in El Salvador from May 22-30, serving as a key qualifier for the LA28 Olympic Games.
Discover the highlights from the 2026 Caraïbos Lacanau Pro, featuring professional surfing performances and key insights from the World Surf League event in France.
A 16-year-old lifeguard rescues a child from dangerous 8-foot surf at Seabright Beach, highlighting the need for caution during extreme coastal conditions.
The Super Girl Surf Pro returns to Oceanside for its 20th anniversary, celebrating female athletes with elite surfing, live music, and wellness events.
The Malta Skateboarding Association King of the Park produced a brlliant final, with Zach PC taking his third crown in a row. Read Malta Skate news here
The 2026 US Open of Surfing arrives in Huntington Beach with a packed schedule of professional competition, live music, and community celebrations.
The 2026 Lexus US Open of Surfing begins in Huntington Beach, featuring elite longboarders, defending champions, and international rookies competing for the world title.
The Philippines will host its first-ever WSL Championship Tour event at Cloud 9, Siargao, in 2026, boosting tourism and inspiring local youth.
Discover how the surfing world balances community spirit in Galveston with high-stakes professional competition at the Lexus US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.
A 21-year-old Huntington Beach man faces vehicular manslaughter charges following the 2025 death of surf royalty heir Kolby Aipa during a car surfing accident.
Luan Nogues and Nicolas Paulet shine at the 2026 Caraïbos Lacanau Pro, showcasing elite surfing talent and setting the pace for the competitive season.
El Salvador will host the 2026 World Surf League Junior Championships at La Bocana, showcasing top young surfing talent from across the globe.
Surf City, NC, has closed Public Beach Access #25 indefinitely due to a flea infestation. Crews are working to treat the area for public safety.
The U.S. Coast Guard has begun construction on its new 64-foot heavy-weather surf boats, designed for extreme rescue missions in the Pacific Northwest.
El Salvador's La Bocana will host the 2026 WSL World Junior Championships in November, showcasing the world's top junior surf talent.