The long, slopey, sand-bottom wave tucked south of Steamer Lane is one of Santa Cruz’s most popular locales. It’s a large playing field, and usually, you can find your own peak to practice popping up.

California quickly morphed into the center of longboarding culture. Surfboard shapers like Hobie Alter, Greg Noll and Dale ...

One of the most crucial decisions faced by a surfer or potential surfer is to choose which board to ride. Your stability, ...

I never thought I would learn how to surf, especially in my 30s. I’ve always loved the ocean and boogie boarding, but I was terrified of surfing after a bad experience I had as a kid. In January, my ...

You gotta start somewhere, so the saying goes. Even Kelly Slater, the reigning GOAT of professional surfing, didn’t come hurtling out of the womb and straight onto the podium. And unfortunately, ...

Whether you’re a beginner bracing the whitewater or a semi-pro doing aerials off the wave lip, here’s an easy breakdown for anyone looking to surf around Southern California. 1. Surfrider, Malibu The ...

The inaugural Surfing for Hope Longboard Classic kicked off Friday in Pismo Beach. The competition ends Saturday and provides a stepping stone toward the World Surf League Longboard Tour where the ...