Surf waves are a source of joy for beachgoers and surfers alike. But have you ever wondered why these waves break as they approach the shore? The answer lies in the fascinating dynamics of ocean ...

Surfers have taken to the ocean for centuries. Ancient Polynesian civilizations were surfing as far back as 2,000 BC, and there is evidence of wave riding in 12th-century Hawaii. Of course, back then, ...

Along the coast, waves break with a familiar sound. The gentle swash of the surf on the seashore can lull us to sleep, while the pounding of storm surge warns us to seek shelter. Yet these are but a ...

About 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by the vast oceans. When winds blow over the sea surface, they transfer energy to the water, creating waves. Some of these waves, under the force of strong ...

When the waves get weird, Nate Florence wants to surf them. And one of the weirdest waves on the North Shore, the notorious ...

Surfing legend Laird Hamilton makes daring rescue in 25-foot "Wedge" waves. — -- Thousands of spectators lined the beach as surfers, bodyboarders, and other brave athletes went headlong into ...