Surfing has an undeniable allure. The ancient Polynesian practice combines both power and grace and forges an intimate connection between a surfer and the ocean. The pros, like John John Florence and ...

A photo of three-time world champion Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina — seemingly floating over the Pacific waters of Teahupo’o, Tahiti, surfboard suspended vertically mid-air — is being hailed as the ...

Swim out past the breakers. Find tranquility and excitement, all at once. "It's the most healing, therapeutic sport there is," says surfing instructor Becky Burt. "It's not about being the best. It's ...

Startling beauty, a low-key vibe, and brawny offshore waves have long delighted serious surfers at Hanalei Bay (Laird Hamilton calls it his home break). But the bay’s crescent also welcomes newbies ...

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 ...