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In the land of the pura vida lifestyle, a brutal murder is shocking the locals and the international surfing community.

#kurtvandyke #murder #costarica #surf #surfing
California surfer Kurt Van Dyke killed in Costa Rica home invasion
Mystery deepens as the 66-year-old surfer was a cherished member of the local community in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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February 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Waves have inspired painters for centuries. Two of the 14 portrayed in this carefully curated list are relevant in the history of surfing.

#painting #paintings #art #waves #surf #surfing
The 14 most famous paintings of waves
Explore 14 famous wave paintings, from early stormy seas to Hokusai's 'Great Wave', with the stories behind each work.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Happy birthday, Kelly Slater. 🥳
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February 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Todos Santos' infamous right-hand point break delivered 25-foot waves for this year's edition of Thriller at Killers.

#grantbaker #katiemcconnell #thrilleratkillers #bigwavesurfing #surf #surfing
Grant Bake and Katie McConnell win 2026 Thriller at Killers
The famous right-hand point break at Todos Santos, Mexico, provided 25-foot waves and no shortage of drama.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Sharks can feel your heartbeat in the water thanks to an electroreception system anchored on a device called ampullae of Lorenzini. Here's how the sensory superpower built into every shark works.

#ampullaeoflorenzini #electroreception #sharks #environment
The science behind a shark's electric radar
A shark's world is not just sight and smell. At close range, it is also electricity. Every movement in the water creates a signal, and the ampullae of Lorenzini are tuned to pick it up. Here's how the...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Here's the story of two historic tornadic and non-tornadic wind events that occurred in the 1990s and blasted all measurements charts ever seen at the time.

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The strongest wind gusts ever recorded
The 321-mile-per-hour tornado winds and the 253-mile-per-hour cyclone gust remain the two most famous benchmarks for extreme wind on Earth. This is their story.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Slurpee waves are rare, but Ben Gravy always makes it happen.

#slurpeewaves #waves #surfscience #montauk #surf #surfing

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Surfers brave subzero temperatures to ride rare slushy waves in Montauk
In Montauk, on one of the coldest mornings of the year, the Atlantic delivered exactly that. A frozen, fleeting wave that felt less like the ocean and more like a half-melted dream.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Sting jets can increase wave heights locally because they bring a burst of very strong surface winds over the ocean. But the main issue is the unpredictability of their impacts.

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What is a sting jet?
Strong storms have many layered features. Some winds roar for hours across wide areas. Others strike suddenly in narrow corridors with intense force - like a 'sting jet.'
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February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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A reflection on what it feels like to long for surfing. And sometimes in our lives, for the saddest reasons.

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To miss surfing dearly
Weather or life-related events can keep us out of the waves and saltwater for more than we would wish. Here's a first-person account of what it feels like to long for surfing.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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There is a new competition format breaking ground in skateboarding. Professional Skateboarding League will crown champions, but doesn't require judges.

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Professional Skateboarding League debuts with team-based format
Six teams of experienced skaters will battle it out in an innovative format that promises to surprise spectators and online viewers. Expect no judges, but a lot of stairs and handrails action.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Tides can be predicted fairly well, but there are surprises here and there.

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The forces that can rewrite a perfect tide chart
Tides feel super clockwork-precise, but a bunch of messy, not-so-predictable things can nudge them around. Here are the big ones.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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A contributing writer at SurferToday.com, Robert "Birdlegs" Caughlan was one of the most active leaders and activists in ocean protection in the 20th and 21st centuries.

#robertcaughlan #birdlegs #obituary #surfrider #surfer #surf #surfing
Robert Caughlan, the surfer who took coastal activism to the White House, dies at 82
Robert 'Birdlegs' Caughlan was an influential figure in the Jimmy Carter administration and served as president of the Surfrider Foundation. He was a contributing author at SurferToday.com.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Powerful winds blowing for thousands of miles over several days create the perfect setup for Nazaré to come alive.

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Depression Ingrid drives powerful swell toward Portugal
Big waves are expected to hit the Portuguese coastline. Nazaré's underwater canyon should magnify the swell coming from Newfoundland/Labrador.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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International waters account for about 50 percent of the world's oceans. It took over two decades for this agreement to get ratified by over 80 countries.

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High Seas Treaty ratified to set rules for the world's international waters
The agreement was signed by over 80 countries and aims to protect 30 percent of the planet's oceans by 2030. The High Seas Treaty took over two decades to see the light of day.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Andy Irons is still the compass for what professional surfing should be about, so we never forget where true north points to.

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There is only one AI: it's Andy Irons
Andy Irons is surfing's original hero and anti-hero. Everything he represented was taken away from us. Or maybe not. Here's how the real AI legacy lives.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Surf helmets are no longer a piece of equipment for kooks and beginners. Actually, they never were. Here's everything you should know before buying protective headgear for your wave-riding sessions.

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How to choose the right surf helmet
Pick a surf helmet that fits your head, suits the breaks you ride, and has construction and testing you trust. Here's how to make it right.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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"Seawater heals everything," we hear often. What if it actually does the opposite?

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Is it safe to surf with an open wound?
Contrary to popular belief, the seawater does not heal wounds. It could actually be extremely harmful and dangerous. Here are the risks of going in the ocean with a small, fresh cut.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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More and more surfers are falling in love with mid-lengths. Here's why and how to choose your all-around surfboard.

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The rise of the mid-length surfboard
The advantages of owning a mid-length surfboard are too good and too many. Here's why it has become so popular and a surfer's favorite equipment in their quiver.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Three surfboard nose shapes pretty much cover all surfers' wave-riding needs. Learn the pros and cons of each one.

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A guide to surfboard nose shapes
No surfboard nose shape is better in all conditions - each one reflects a compromise between lift, drag, stability, and maneuverability. Learn what separates the three types.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Agatha Christie passed away 50 years ago. SurferToday reveals the story behind her passion for surfing.

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Agatha Christie learned to surf in the 1920s
The famous crime fiction writer was among the first women to ride waves on a surfboard. Agatha Christie learned to surf in 1922 in Muizenberg and Waikiki.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Rest in peace, Lior Dadon. Stay safe, riders.

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Israeli kitesurfer killed as violent storm slams Bat Yam coast
Lior Dadon, 46, was an experienced kitesurfer. A strong wind gust carried him more than 500 feet, about 150 meters, before slamming him into rocks along the shore.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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The 5/4/3 mm wetsuit is a smart combination of three different thickness layers that may be great for your winter needs.

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The 5/4/3 wetsuit explained: when and where surfers need it
A 5/4/3 wetsuit is built for committed cold-water surfers, especially winter sessions in regions where warmth and protection from wind and cold matter more than ultra-light flexibility.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New Year's resolutions: make them happen, you're a surfer.

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Ten doable resolutions for a surfing year
Ten realistic surfing resolutions focused on presence, consistency, and enjoying the water all year without pressure, ego, or grand promises.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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The skater wants to be fit and ready for the LA28 Olympic Games.

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Olympic medalist Nyjah Huston fractures skull in New Year skate crash
The two-time Olympian and seven-time world champion skateboarder fractured his eye socket after a tough wipeout while skating in Tempe, Arizona.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Thanks to WaveWatch, originally developed in the late 1980s in the Netherlands, surfers know when to go with greater accuracy.

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WaveWatch: the global model that changed wind and wave forecasting
WaveWatch III is the world's most widely used wind and wave forecasting model. Here's how it began in the Netherlands and evolved in the United States.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM