California: XXL Swell at The Wedge Delivers Epic Sessions and a Gnarly Rescue
A massive early-season south swell slammed into Newport Beach’s legendary The Wedge on March 12, 2026, producing monster 8–12+ foot wedging waves (...
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England: Fynn Gillespie and Belle Betteridge Crowned 2026 English Surfing Champions
Young surfers Fynn Gillespie and Belle Betteridge, both 19 and raised on the powerful waves of Croyde in North Devon, were crowned the 2026 Open Di...
California: Hawaii Man Offers Free Surf Lessons with a Powerful Purpose
In early March 2026, Hawaii-born instructor Buddy Wiggins gathered a group of friends on a California beach to offer completely free surfing lesson...
Australia: 7-Year-Old Phenix Ashby-Shaw Sets Youth Surf Endurance Record
In challenging wind and rain at Birubi Beach, 7-year-old Phenix Ashby-Shaw surfed continuously from sunrise to sunset (approximately 12 hours), bec...
Australia: Oscar Berry Shines as Young CT Rookie in Early 2026 Events
Rising Australian talent Oscar Berry, recognized as one of the youngest to qualify for the Championship Tour, impressed with strong showings in col...
Tahiti/Qualifying Series: 14-Year-Old Tya Zebrowski Becomes Youngest-Ever CT Qualifier
Tahitian phenom Tya Zebrowski, at just 14, delivered a history-making heat win in the Qualifying Series (noted around early 2026 events leading int...
Hawaii: John John Florence Commits to Family Surf Adventure in 2026
World champion John John Florence announced he would step back from full-time Championship Tour competition to continue a year of global exploratio...
Australia: Alister Reginato and Alyssa Spencer Claim Newcastle SURFEST Titles
At Merewether Beach in Newcastle, NSW, local favorite Alister Reginato (AUS) and USA’s Alyssa Spencer powered through tough conditions to win the B...