The Inertia

01/24/2025

If you've surfed Haleiwa, you know how tough it can be.

Finn McGill knows the wave at Haleiwa better than just about anyone. Here, he proves it in waves that are not easy to surf... unless you're Finn McGill.

01/24/2025

Mason Ho is testing the brakes pretty thoroughly in this image.

Mason Ho is about as local as a North Shore local can get. He's got surfing royalty in his blood. Mason surfs like most people mind surf.

01/24/2025

You've got to be a certain kind of surfer to paddle out when Pipe looks like this.

Pipeline is a famously good wave. It's also a famously crowded wave, but "good" surf is relative depending on the kind of surfing you like to do.

01/24/2025

X Games Aspen 2025 kicks off Thursday evening, but one event in particular may give us a glimpse into the future of judged sports: Men's Snowboard Superpipe.

01/24/2025

The wildfires in Southern California in January aren't just harmful to humans. Researchers are now looking at the falling ash that blows over the ocean.

01/23/2025

From coaching to commentary, Ross Williams is one of the sport's most trusted names.

Ross Williams is entering a new chapter. He recently announced on Instagram that he will forgo traveling to events with Championship Tour surfers this year.

01/23/2025

A look at the conditions that contibute to that "sharky" feel.

We’ve all said it, “it feels sharky here.” But what does "feels sharky" actually mean? We dive in to some particular conditions that lead to that sharky feel

01/23/2025

Counting down… ⏳

🙌 .17 📸 //

01/23/2025

Maya Gabeira is a trailblazer in women's big wave surfing. Thanks for everything you've done, Maya Gabeira . We can't wait to see what you decide to accomplish next!

Maya Gabeira is an icon in the surfing world, but she has decided it's time to hang up the spurs and retire from competitive surfing. She was a trailblazer.

01/22/2025

Although we humans certainly do like to think of ourselves as smart, we only just discovered a new species of whale. The Rice's whale.

01/22/2025

There's a whole lot of shakin' going on on the 2025 Tour.

Here's a quick rundown of everybody who's out (so far) and everybody filling their spots at the WSLLexus Pipe Pro and the 2025 CT season.

01/22/2025

Per the agreement, all 12 Championship Tour competitions and the US Open of Surfing will be live on the network's streaming platforms.

A renewed partnership between the WSL and ESPN will continue the American coverage we've seen since last year and expand into the Latin American market.

01/22/2025

Surfing is so much more than just riding waves.This film celebrates that.

Surfers often march to the beat of their own drum. Which is why, I assume, the iconic surf brand Katin called its debut surf film, "Your Own Drum."

01/22/2025

It's built. Who will come?

Ticket prices are set for the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro and they're actually not that expensive. Who will attend the first Championship Tour event in the UAE?

01/22/2025

Brrrr....

Cold-water surfing isn't for the faint of heart. And it certainly impacts our performance. But there's something about it that makes us enjoy riding waves more.

01/22/2025

The timing seems right.

Julian Wilson still wants a spot on the 2025 Championship Tour and he’s publicly making sure the WSL hears him. Wilson has used social media to plead his case.

01/22/2025

Anyone else have a craving for creme brûlée after watching this?

If you're one to keep up with the range of different wave pool technologies, Surf Loch is the tech on display at California's Palm Springs Surf Club

01/22/2025

Authorities believe the fire broke out on the restaurant level of the hotel at around 3:30 am.

A devastating fire in Turkey at a ski resort has claimed the lives of 66 people and injured 51 others. The fire began at around 3:30 am local time.