Poised on a surfboard and dwarfed by a tower of water some 10 times her size, fear is one of the first emotions that big wave ...

T he surf world is a little less colorful without artist Steve Nazar in it. Famous for creating the iconic cartoon characters ...

Slebir, a 23-year-old Santa Cruz local, caught a towering wave at the Mavericks surf spot near Half Moon Bay that was recently estimated by Mavericks Rescue Team to be 108 feet tall, which would ...

A Santa Cruz surfer rode a massive California wave last week that was estimated to be 108 feet tall, making it a potential new world record. SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

Laus, who twice broke records for surfing the world's longest waves, ... The Best Cartoons on Donald Trump. June 16, 2025, at 11:40 a.m. Photos: President Trump's First 100 Days.

When it comes to protecting your wealth from taxes, think of it like catching the savory wave. If you’ve got significant assets and want to avoid a heavy tax hit, it’s time to consider SURFing ...

The surf forecast is the biggest determinant of when the Paris Olympics surfing competition will take place, predicting when swells are expected to arrive, as well as the angle and size of the waves.

Ben Larg, from Scotland, rides a wave during the Nazare Big Wave Challenge surfing tournament at Praia do Norte, or North Beach, in Nazare, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for surfing Olympics Tahiti's Teahupo'o wave has a slew of riders for the Paris 2024 Olympics. NPR finds out why it's called one of the most ...

A high surf warning remains in place for the north and west shores of most Hawaiian islands through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Don't miss out on what's happening! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it ...

Previously considered insurmountable, the Teahupo’o wave has lived up to its deadly reputation — in 2000, Tahitian surfer Brice Taerea suffered neck and spinal injuries that ultimately killed him.

The surfing in Tahiti will mark the farthest distance from a host city an Olympic event has ever been held. Tahiti has under 200,000 people and its widest point is just 28 miles across.