While surfing is generally considered a warm water sport, temperature need not dictate your enjoyment of the ocean. In fact, if you can brave the elements encased in rubber, you’d stand a much better ...

Ben Gravy has spent the last decade or so on a mission. A few missions, really, but they can all be lumped into one larger mission: to have as much fun as possible while pushing his limits. In his ...

Just in time for your next trip, Square One is Surfline’s travel-hacks column by the enviably well-traveled Beau Flemister. Have any of your own hacks or questions? Premium members can leave ’em below ...

SANTA CRUZ — Some of the best surfers in the world, including another strong local contingent, will take on iconic surf break Steamer Lane in the 2023 O’Neill Cold Water Classic. The competition ...

The threat of an approaching storm didn’t dampen action on the opening day of the World Surf League’s 2023 O’Neill Cold Water Classic at iconic Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz on Wednesday. Trials winner ...

When choosing your next winter wetsuit, there's a trade-off between flexibility and warmth. It's an age-old discussion, and depending on where in the world you are surfing, your choice will vary. For ...

Over the past few years there has been one new brand that continued to catch my eye and, dare I say, come off as authentic. Only thing is, it wasn't exactly new, it's been around for 23 years and ...

Waxing a board is part of surfing ritual. Could even be a transcendent experience to some, depending on how seriously you take the pre-surf set-up. Which poses the question – how do you wax your board ...

Raph Bruhwiler thinks he’s at the 8th annual Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic until his sister Catherine Bruhwiler pipes up from the surf judges’ tower that it’s the 11th. “Maybe I’ve only been to seven,” ...

Even the Eastside wanted the Lane to fire for the 2006 O'Neill Cold Water Classic. If you know anything about Santa Cruz's virulent cross-town rivalry this will give you some idea of the level of ...