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The idea that waves do not carry matter – just energy – is quite fascinating. When we’re by the sea watching beautiful swell lines marching from infinity through the horizon line and toward the shore, our vision witnesses two things: a form and movement. In other words, and to make it even simpler, we watch…
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Many people think that in navigation rules, one boat automatically gets a “right of way” over another, like cars at an intersection. That’s not actually true at sea. Instead, the rules talk about two roles: The “give-way” vessel, which must move or change course to avoid a collision; The “stand-on” vessel, which is supposed to…
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In the middle of the Arizona desert, where you’d expect dust, cactus, and maybe a few roosters, a small group of builders has created something no one thought they’d find there: a private wave pool called The Wave Source. Pro surfer and YouTuber Ben Gravy was the first outsider invited to test it. “I got…
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If you’re an airline manager or a corporate communications professional working at an air passenger carrier, then this article is for you. Let us introduce ourselves. We are surfers. We travel often – by foot, car, bus, metro, train, and airplane. And yes, we are aware that the airline industry is a tough business and…
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Santa Cruz is famous for Steamer Lane and its cold water surf, but a new study led by Save the Waves Coalition shows just how much those waves are worth and how climate change could wipe out a big chunk of that value. Researchers found that surfing brings in at least $194.7 million a year…
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When is the best time to visit Nazaré to watch the big waves? How do you know when an XXL swell is hitting Praia do Norte? Here’s a guide to Portugal’s ultimate big wave surfing break. The sound of the giant waves breaking just below the iconic lighthouse is as impressive as their size. The…
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Blair scores pumping waves Virginia Beach during Hurricane Erin and also samples the brand new Atlantic Park Surf wavepool!
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Mobile phones in the lineup. Here’s something that I had never seen in decades, but I shouldn’t be surprised at all. This is a real story of a very unusual event I witnessed just yesterday, as I paddled out at my home break for a late summer sunset surfing session. One of the reasons why…
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Dear Readers: Today, SurferToday celebrates its 18th anniversary. The age of majority is obviously a special moment. SurferToday can now vote, drive a car, and enjoy a drink responsibly in nearly all countries. It’s hard to imagine that something that started as a hobby has grown and become such an influential voice worldwide. In the past…
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There is something profoundly wrong when, in the 21st century, a surf competition is cut short due to water pollution from a sewage spill. This actually happened, not in Africa, Latin America, or Asia, but in the heart of England, in Porthtowan, Cornwall. It seems like the more we’re told progress and development are underway…