Not all surf spots are in sight of shore. Cortes Bank is an underwater island 105 miles off the coast of San Diego. The highest point is Bishop Rock, which sits just three feet underwater at low tide.

Publicizing certain surf spots, especially ones off the beaten path, is similar to violating the first rule of Fight Club. Instagram and some new surfers have threatened that reverence.

EXPLORE: Tasmania Surf Spot Map. ... It’s a postcard perfect paradise, with electric blue water and world-class surf spots. But there’s something else in the water besides surfers ...

The granddaddy of big-wave spots is also one of the deadliest. Waimea Bay, located on the north shore of Oahu, saw its first surfing fatality way back in 1943, when surf pioneers Woody Brown and ...

However, there remain a handful of surf spots in the world that, by dint of size, bathymetry, and/or pure power, have even the boldest of today’s watermen and women contemplating their own ...

This is a list of global surf spots that have significantly affected the direction of the sport. They might not be the best, ...

The Spot: Banzai Pipeline, one of the most famous waves in the world that all other waves have been compared to for over 50 years, located at Oahu's North Shore Why It Matters: “It’s hands ...

These spots are the bunny hills of the surf world. And so, to help direct those aspiring surfers to the appropriate training grounds, we’ve compiled a list of 10 global surf spots, which are as ...

Discover one of the world’s top spots for winter surfing. In Norway’s remote Lofoten Islands, adventurers find epic waves, northern lights, and a commitment to conservation.

The World Surf League announced Friday, Aug. 30, that it will be dissolving its Big Wave Tour, instead focusing on providing a hub and digital content that will follow big-wave riders as they seek ...