News: Surfing
'Unsurfable' wave conquered in likely world record
Drone technology was developed to measure the monster waves in Portugal, with a German big wave surfer conquering a giant.
Slater fights tears as retirement realisation hits home
An emotional Kelly Slater has held back tears after being eliminated from the Margaret River Pro, as his decorated career hangs in the balance.
'Right up there': Aussie reclaims No.1 with insane wave
Molly Picklum is changing women's surfing history and produced one of the greatest moments of her career at Sunset Beach.
'Fearless' Aussie breaks big wave world record
Australian surfer Laura Enever can finally celebrate officially breaking a world record for the largest wave ever paddled into by a woman.
'Sad': Big wave surfer dies in freak accident
Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died aged 44.
Health fears lead Aussie star to quit surfing
Australian surfer Owen Wright will retire from the World Surf League after next month's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach
'Key figure' behind big sport's $1.5 billion deal
Australia's most famous Olympian and a "key figure" behind a major sport's $1.5b deal are among sport's most influential women.
Surfing icon to boycott over transgender rules
American surfing icon Bethany Hamilton says she will boycott over new transgender guidelines.
On-duty lifeguard wins surf comp with monster wave
Lifeguard Luke Shepardson was declared the winner of one of the world’s most prestigious surfing contests.
Aussie legend makes history with eighth world title
Australia's Steph Gilmore has claimed an eighth world surfing title after an extraordinary day in California.