Surfers have taken to the ocean for centuries. Ancient Polynesian civilizations were surfing as far back as 2,000 BC, and there is evidence of wave riding in 12th-century Hawaii. Of course, back then, ...

When looking at a surf forecast, there are several key factors to take into consideration, including swell direction, swell height, tide times, wind speed and wind direction. If you can understand ...

Every wave in a swell breaks differently. Waves within one swell range in size and period, so when we say, “six foot at 13 seconds,” we mean that the average height of the largest third of waves is ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Waves can shape Hawaiʻi’s coastlines and culture; but when they grow too large, they can also threaten lives and property. During the winter and summer swell seasons, the National ...

Energy from Hurricane Narda brought big, bombing waves to the Southern California area the past few days, with the strong surf continuing through the early part of the week. The wild waves kept ...

It’s one of the most thoughtful and well-structured in the surf world. Students learn how to read tides, understand wave timing, and practice surf etiquette. They study swell reports, tide charts, and ...

A surf retreat in Puntarenas, Costa Rica with Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort. As the season of sand, swim and sun winds down in the United States, adventurous travelers begin to look elsewhere for their ...

Cortes Bank, a shallow seamount 100 miles into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, is a mystical place; a legendary, yet fabled spot in the world of big-wave surfing. But Cortes Bank is also ...