The tricky thing about surfing, especially in big waves, is that there’s a finite number of opportunities. At some spots, surfers might get one shot a year at a sizable swell. Some years, maybe even ...

In an effort to protect the natural splendor of Pe'ahi on Maui's north coast, county officials have purchased the land surrounding the wave for $9.5 million. The 267-acre plot of land will remain free ...

On December 22, 2024, while the surf world’s collective eye was fixed on Waimea Bay during the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big-Wave Invitational, lensman Fred Pompermayer was in the channel at Jaws, documenting ...

Most days, 44-year-old Brazilian Michaela Fregonese juggles the same responsibilities as any parent: running her small travel agency, shuttling her son to and from soccer practice, and squeezing in a ...

Sometimes, catching a massive wave is risky. This was one of those times. Pro surfer Ty Simpson-Kane made headlines this week when a video went viral of him taking on a massive wave at Peahi Beach in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Director Steven Spielberg’s shark classic Jaws is resurfacing, just when you thought it was ...