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Surfer Stung by World’s Most Venomous Animal in Fiji: 'Am I Going to Die?'
On day one of his Fiji surf trip, Aussie surfer Guy Rowles is struck by a box jellyfish at Cloudbreak and suddenly wonders if he will survive the sting. Read more in the comments.
Jacob ‘Zeke’ Szekely is taking his stunts, party clips and BTS chaos to OnlyFans, leaving the surf world to decide whether to follow him there or not.
Inside Bulgaria’s Black Sea Surf Scene That Refuses to Quit
From DIY boards called The Shark to 35F winter sessions, meet the tight crew chasing rare wind swells along Bulgaria’s unlikely Black Sea coastline. Read more in the comments.
When to Surf Every Continent on Earth for the Best Waves
From Morocco to Mavericks, Indo to Ireland, here’s how to time each continent’s swell season so you can chase good waves all year long. Read more in the comments.
6-Foot Wave Sends Boat Airborne Off Australia Coast (Video)
Boaties take on a heaving Noosa River bar as 6-foot sets unload on the channel and one boat at the 4:11 mark gets fully airborne on the way out. Read more in the comments.
Perfect Waves, Zero Crowd: Miguel Blanco's New Film Is Every Surfer's Fantasy
Orienta takes the hunt for uncrowded perfection to the African desert. Read more in the comments.
They Tried to Ban Surfing. The Irony Couldn't Be Greater.
From Spotify parties to colonial London to He'e Nalu: a meditation on money, power, and the true value of the ocean. Read more in the comments.
7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Waves in Japan (Aerial Video)
A powerful quake rocked Japan, triggered a regional tsunami warning and sent unusual waves pulsing along Hokkaido’s coast. Watch the aerial footage here. Read more in the comments.
Two swimmers died in a Cocoa Beach rip while lifeguard towers sat empty, raising urgent questions about staffing, budgets and who watches Florida’s beaches.
A very rare encounter with an oarfish – often called a “doomsday fish” – alive and swimming in Baja, Mexico.
On day one of his Fiji surf trip, Aussie surfer Guy Rowles is struck by a box jellyfish at Cloudbreak and suddenly wonders if he will survive the sting.
Sexy, Violent, Controversial: The True Story Behind "Perfect Designs"
Lucas Lecacheur of Perfect Designs is part shaper, part punk musician, part performance artist and he's freaking surfers out wherever he goes. Read more in the comments.
Scientists break down what separates a garden-variety El Niño from a rare ‘Godzilla’ event, and how likely a supercharged season is shaping up to be.
Record-Breaking Ocean Monster ‘Size of a Car’ Found One Mile Deep in Pacific (Video)
NOAA’s underwater robot descended a mile off Hawaii and found a car-sized glass sponge that may be thousands of years old. Watch the eerie discovery unfold. Read more in the comments.
Marine Heatwave ‘The Blob’ Continues Record-Breaking Chaos off West Coast
A resurgent marine heatwave off California is pushing ocean temps to century highs and raising fears that a new, even more intense ‘Blob’ is forming. Read more in the comments.
Prince Harry’s “Secret Addiction” To Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch Revealed (Video)
The Duke of Sussex has been quietly dropping serious cash on sessions at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch, letting coach Raimana van Bastolaer spill the inside story. Read more in the comments.
Photos: Cyclone Swell Bombards Australia's Glittering Gold Coast
Thanks to a bounty of storm energy, Burleigh, Snapper Rocks, and everywhere in between has been cooking for the last month. Read more in the comments.
Brutal Wipeouts in 20ft Surf from Australia’s ‘Most Insane Wave’ (Video)
A flawless run of 20ft swell turns Cape Fear into a wipeout factory, with surfers launching, pinwheeling and somehow walking away with wild stories. Read more in the comments.