Surf News Headlines and Top Stories

Adriano de Souza to retire from pro surfing in 2021

Adriano de Souza will retire from professional surfing at the end of 2021.

The benefits of wave pools to adaptive surfers

Basque pro surfer Aritz Aranburu is a big believer in the therapeutic effects of surfing.

An introduction to longboard surfing (in the Mediterranean Sea)

Longboard surfing is a beautiful sport that allows riders to adopt their favorite style.

Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright win 2020 Tweed Coast Pro

Tyler Wright and Ethan Ewing have taken epic victories at the Tweed Coast Pro, event one of the Australian Grand Slam of Surfing.

How are big waves measured in professional surfing?

How do the World Surf League (WSL) judges analyze and measure the largest waves ridden each year? The professional surfing circuit developed a new formula for wave height measurement.

73.5 feet: Maya Gabeira sets new Guinness World Record

The World Surf League (WSL) announced that Maya Gabeira won the 2020 XXL Biggest Wave Award and set a new world record for the largest wave ever surfed by a woman.