Surf City, USA… just without the ocean. Deep in the California desert, a massive new luxury surf park promising 1,000 artificial waves an hour is officially set to open next summer. DSRT Surf, a sprawling new surf resort in Palm Desert powered by Wavegarden Cove technology, announced it plans to launch in summer 2026 with … Read more
It’s supposed to be all peace, love and perfect sets — but one Santa Cruz session turned into a shoreline scrap straight out of “Point Break.” A wild early-morning clash between two surfers at the famed Steamer Lane was caught on camera, showing tempers flare from a brief smackdown in the sea to a full-on fight … Read more
In SoCal, it’s not a matter of picking your poison; it’s a question of how you want to take it. We’re talking, of course, about a well-worn promise made by the uncompromising denizens of the City of Angels, namely that you can “surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon.” “That’s definitely something that … Read more
Experts have been warning that shark sightings on the Southern California coast are getting more frequent, and insane footage of them swimming inches away from surfers illustrates that danger. In what seems to be drone footage posted April 15, an individual on a purple board with a paddle in hand is riding a small wave … Read more
Nova Scotia is going Nordic — at least in the spa department. And no wonder, with a booming adventure travel industry fueled by a seafood-focused culinary scene, people need somewhere to blow off steam …or just to steam. The province now has four splashy spots to dip into. We’re partial to the Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort, in … Read more
I caught a wave in the middle of Manhattan — and didn’t even get my hair wet. Instead, I spent Sunday morning on the rooftop of Margaritaville Resort Times Square, wobbling through a surf-inspired workout on a custom balance board designed to mimic the motion of the ocean. After an hour of pop-ups, duck dives … Read more
Think Cali holds the monopoly on surfing in the continental US? Kook, please. “California surfing is garbage,” says Peter Panagiotis, pointing to the Golden State’s hyper-crowded waters and beaches with their overly rude surfer dude ‘tudes. His aka is Peter Pan — a sobriquet very apt for the young-at-heart 75-year-old, who started at 13, and … Read more
Get ’em while it’s hot. August’s not only here, but half over — its swift march toward September whittling down the number of days left to enjoy NYC’s great outdoors in (fingers crossed!) equally great weather. While al fresco activities in Gotham may bring to mind casual strolls in Central Park or catching the summer sun’s … Read more
The King of the Atlantis nearly lost his life in the water. Jason Momoa appeared on the “Smartless” podcast Monday and recounted the time he almost drowned off the coast of Maui 18 years ago. “I was doing this paddle, we went in at Jaws,” the “Aquaman” star, 46, said, referring to the island’s biggest surf … Read more
In celebration of all the superdads in our lives, Alexa asked FDNY Lt. Steven Leible — who’s served as one of New York’s Bravest for 20 years — to pack up his boards and his two daughters, Charlotte and Bianca, and take us on a real-life surfing safari. The delightful family, based in Long Beach, … Read more
Wipeout! Nicolas Cage dealt with some choppy waters preparing for his latest thriller, “The Surfer.” Cage, 61, stars as an unnamed businessman in the Lorcan Finnegan-directed drama that sees his character return home to Australia to buy the beach house he grew up in. Nicolas Cage in his latest thriller, “The Surfer.” YouTube / Lionsgate … Read more
King of the waves. Prince Harry recently took his young son, Prince Archie, to surf legend Kelly Slater’s surf school, sparking speculation that the royal father may be eager to teach his eldest child how to ride. A photograph of the father-and-son duo atop a Jet Ski at Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Calif., was … Read more
This couple is riding the wave of their new life. Surfers Marjolein and her partner An ditched their regular jobs and homes to move to a remote tropical island, live off the land and surf any time they wanted. The couple moved to a remote tropical island to live off the land and surf any time … Read more
Large surf kept many onlookers at bay over the Thanksgiving Day holiday along beaches of the country’s fiftieth state as a combination of storm systems over the Pacific produced gigantic swells. Forecast models showed waves reaching between 20-30 feet, but heights likely reached much higher, as forecasters said 50-foot waves were possible on some north … Read more
It was a whale of a fail. An Australian surfer is lucky to be alive after getting body-slammed by a humpback whale, which then dragged him underwater by his leash. Footage of the Moby-Dick move is currently making waves online. “It came down, landed straight on me,” Jason Breen, 55, told 9News of the incident, … Read more
One of the world’s most exclusive clubs that we never hear about is exactly what you would think it is. Hidden somewhat in the iconic 3.2km Waikiki Beach stretch, one club captures everything about what it is to be a Hawaiian. It is a mix of paradise, opulence, water sport and Aloha — the term … Read more
A man filmed taking his pet snake surfing on the Gold Coast of Australia is under investigation by wildlife authorities as concerns emerge for the reptile’s welfare. Surfer Higor Fiuza went viral this week after footage of him and his pet carpet python surfing at Rainbow Bay was shared online. Earlier this week, Fiuza told … Read more
Surf’s up! Two-time Oscar nominee Jonah Hill was spotted riding the waves on a beach in Malibu, California, on Monday. In a slew of new photos, the “Superbad” actor was spotted wearing a tight, black wetsuit and sporting a long bushy beard. Hill, 39, is part of a group called “Surf Jews California” which he … Read more
These chickens have some im-peck-able tricks. A group of athletic Australian chickens have locals flocking to watch their egg-citing moves — and one in particular has attracted attention for her weekly bodysurfing session. Owner Elaine Janes began taking her chicks to Point Lonsdale during the pandemic and has continued the routine for the past 18 … Read more
A fearless surfer has been praised after he picked up a struggling shark with his bare hands and carried it back out into the ocean. Paul Myles saw the shark stranded on the shore at Eastern View on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and decided to try his best to push it back into deeper water … Read more