Surfing
![Q&A: New Documentary "Wade in the Water" Spotlights Surfing's African Roots](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1r4LwdxLBL3LUSnSgbNfbJ/816de05d7cf07c7a3ed47e502fb6b63f/Wade-in-Water-Doc-QA-Sierra-Raequel.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A conversation with film director David Mesfin on Black surfing, shifting cultures, and Africa's unrecognized role in surf history
![Soft Top & Foam Surfboard Guide: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4KOwgbfObydLUEwP80uH34/eae4bc1b8ca3bf294611889d94852fc4/Momo-Liquid-Shredder-Foamie-Soft-Top-Thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
From seasoned surfers looking to get loose to first timers playing in white water, no surfer’s quiver is complete without a humble foamie
![Searching for Surf and Safe Passage in the Gulf of Alaska](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2Z9D4NvqbHYV6sqqNma2rs/542560db6e08b2e51d1941472cd63800/Nate-Stephenson-Surf-Alaska-Seaview.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A two-week boat trip through surfing's final frontier brings snow-capped mountains, icebergs and sea lions, hot springs and epic vistas
![Nocs x Florence Collab Waterproof Binoculars for Wave Watching](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5ZKage5XgdAIu9Z4HSdULb/70d9b5b4d71b1ccc673a840f64953215/florences-nocs-standard-issue-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Limited edition binocs equip surfers and wave watchers with high-quality optics, sealed in a rugged, hi-viz waterproof package
![NICO Is a Design Concept That Combines Airbnb & Micro Hotel in Sayulita, MX](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/50cgqv4LcVPect9cGKNlq4/40a267b3fffa75f97ab0f0f16aa73976/alex-herbig-nico-sayulita-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Five minutes from the central plaza and strong year-round surf, NICO relies on contextual design to secure its status as a traveler’s destination
![The 10 Best Board Shorts for Men, According to Actual Surfers](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7zZJUH0ud0wW8T0g3KrCL/557de7b33a3fdc70cb4dda64c1815b5f/board-shorts-outerknown-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Ideal for surfing, beaching, and transitioning through town, these board shorts will earn you chafe-free style points in and out of the water
![The 10 Best Surf Bikinis & Swimsuits for Women, Tested](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3Eq9VXcDGXJeWGl0dMLPbw/6990b7302dcb97d28b0a585622024353/surfing-swimsuits-seea-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Through trial and (a lot of) error, these are the best surf swimsuits that are comfortable, flattering, and actually stay on your body
![New York City Surfing: A Comprehensive Guide for Locals & Tourists Alike](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5Jj9vnDrvH56ZOCSf7SJw9/959b9b381a53de03ecdc4cb3d2a1f435/Feral-wetsuit-review-rockaway-Catherine-Mao.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out
!["To Be Frank" Celebrates Those Who Hold Surfer Communities Together](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6n8zTj8YxZyV5RcQdl4eam/aefe42b96196d0d34566cf2757b3fef7/To-Be-Frank-Film-Anna-Wilder-Burns-Morgan-Sliff-Thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The 11-minute short film explores the authentic and positive spirit of 73-year-old Frank Paine, a legend at the center of Hermosa Beach's surf scene
![Nixon’s Heat Watch Is Here to Help You Send Harder, in the Water & Out](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2WzblmEUqrbzP8ihzgMd14/10a2f872ef85ee13d74c9e00cb6c2c57/Nixon-Heat-Watch-Sand.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Waterproof to 100m with a super slim yet rugged design and capability to run multiple pre-programed timers, this sleek “surf watch” is so much more
![FERAL Wetsuit Review: I've Finally Fallen in Love With Winter Surfing](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/NaElBhBcDeYmwpu8bWcYx/a220f6f5d4136798be2e2cb906e630ca/Feral-wetsuit-review-Catherine-Mao-NJ.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC
![The Nami Project Offers Seaside Cabins, Cedar Saunas & Modern Design](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1ANo1kEEL99Wsg1Zl49d6G/b1e9fdb86385986e59828b0528863694/the-nami-project-ucluelet-vancouver-island-canada-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Located in a tiny fishing village on Vancouver Island, BC, the new boutique hotel embraces Japanese, Scandinavian, and peaceful PNW sensibilities