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Coral Mountain promises a sustainable wave pool in La Quinta

I’m writing in response to the comments submitted by a homeowner in one of the private, gated golf course country club communities neighboring the proposed Coral Mountain residential and wave basin… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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16 legendary California surfing beaches

In certain places, the California coastline is no less beautiful than Hawaii. In fact, one could refer to the golden sands and luxurious green foliage of the Carmel, Point Lobos, and Big Sur area and say that Hawaii was a more tropical continuation of this most dramatic part of California. Other parts of the southern […]

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Cody Thompson wins 2020 Red Bull Night Riders

Cody comes out on top in Jacksonville’s annual nighttime pro surf competition. Red Bull Night Riders has become one of the top annual surf contests on the East Coast, drawing highly accomplished pros every year to compete. The tow-at competition featured six surfers squaring off in the night skies, all attempting to pull off the […]

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France and South Africa share victory at 2019 Silver Dragon Shootout

The 2019 Battle at the Silver Dragon, also known as the Silver Dragon Shootout, ended up with a draw. Nine teams from all corners of the globe have hit the waves of the world-renowned Qiantang River in the city of Hangzhou, China. Eighteen surfers battled it out in the famous Silver Dragon tidal bore for a […]

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The rare phenomenon of upstream river waves

They look like tidal bores, but they’re not caused by tides. Upstream river waves are swells, or wave trains, that form in the ocean and travel up the river. Tidal bores are a spectacular natural phenomenon that can be forecasted, and are often ridden by surfers who enjoy the longest waves of their lives. But with upstream river […]

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Surfing the ferry waves of Dublin

A lot of surfers have already personally witnessed the beauty and the quality of the waves Ireland has to offer. And, on top of that, they’re relatively uncrowded, too. The country has hundreds of miles of coastline surrounded by raw, natural landscapes and dramatic cliffs. But what not every surfer knows is that the longest […]

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Night surfing will light up Figueira da Foz in 2019

The city of Figueira da Foz, in Portugal, will build a floodlight system for night surfing. The coastal city located in the Coimbra district is known for its consistent beach breaks like Buarcos, Cabedelo, Molhe Norte and Murtinheira. The area has some of the longest right-hand waves in Europe and is home to multiple national […]

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The Waikiki beach boys tradition is at risk

The legendary Waikiki beach boys are being taken over by Dive Oahu, the company which won two surf concession stands in Honolulu, Hawaii. The decision to move the iconic surf instructors away from the beach could put an end to a 100-year tradition that gave birth to surfing as a sport and pastime. Dive Oahu is taking […]

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The best surf spots near London

London has one of the most active surfing communities in the world. It might sound odd, but there are tens of thousands of Londoners who take surfing very seriously. Let’s unveil the most popular surf breaks located approximately less than two hours away from English capital. They (still) don’t have a river surfing wave, but […]

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WSL plans relocation of 2016 Rio Pro

The 2016 Rio Pro will likely be relocated because of the severe pollution in the city’s waters. The World Surf League (WSL) is planning to move the contest site from Barra da Tijuca to a surf spot located further west. Health concerns rise, as the city of Rio de Janeiro prepares to host the 2016 […]

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