Beneath every perfect wave is a formula of wind, swell, and seafloor. But for those who chase them, the ideal ride is part science, part soul. Carson’s words reflect something surfers have long ...

Alaska’s long been rumored to have more than a few perfect waves. But it took more than two decades before its world-class potential was realized. Finding “the perfect wave” is every surfer’s fantasy, ...

Experienced surfers are great intuitive physicists, able to spot the best waves and manipulate the various forces at play because they’ve spent years actively developing those skills. French ...

The enduring popularity of Kookslam videos, which document epic spills by beginner surfers, is proof that humans still have a lot to learn about catching the perfect wave. Fortunately for the kooks ...

While wave pools may be the manmade surfing development du jour, there’s other synthetic wave-making avenues out there that are gaining some steam. For instance, an artificial reef in Western ...

LEMOORE, Calif. — The Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, often referred to as the "8th wonder of the surf world," is changing the way we experience surfing. Located just south of Fresno, the world-class surf ...

And what does it mean for surfing? As his technological feat is revealed, the surf world contemplates a game changer. A perfect, head-high, barreling wave has just been discovered. It doesn’t depend ...

Stokelore is a regular series, which features some of the best writers in the sport celebrating and analyzing various aspects of surf culture, history and travel. Check back regularly for stories ...

Slater knows what surfers want, so he built a pool that creates the ultimate wave. It's one way to get ready for the 2020 Olympics. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, ...