Cabrillo Beach is not a great surf spot. And Allison Scinta is not a great surfer — yet. Despite the San Pedro beach’s small waves that only last a few seconds, she’s able to get up and have fun, ...

A surfboard is a surfboard by any other name … or is it? Here are nine surf slang words to describe various surfboards. In addition to the basic “longboard” and “shortboard,” surfboard brands and ...

Once again, Costco, the publicly-traded purveyor of anything from car batteries to bite-size quiche, is in the surf business. At least five Southern California Costco outlets are now selling ...

This shape is a Tolhurst/Firewire partnership. Its name, Mid6, refers to the design itself — it’s a mid-length with six channels — and it’s a signature model for two-time World Longboard Champion ...

The main reason to buy a custom surfboard is because you can’t find the board you want on a shelf. A custom surfboard is a big step in a surfer’s journey, and it can bring noticeable, tangible ...

It’s windy and cold. The ocean is serving up its best impression of a blended Frappuccino, heavy whip — pretty much the worst conditions imaginable for surfing. But on a hydrofoil surfboard, “this ...