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North Shore, Hawai’i 2020
By Andrew Oliver Traditionally, this has been the time of year when FreeSurf publishes its annual Triple Crown of Surfing...
Much like the iconic surf breaks of Waimea, Sunset, Hale’iwa, and his beloved Pipeline – Derek Ho was a fixture in the North Shore community. His groundbreaking performances, including becoming the first Hawaiian to win the world title, paved the way for a new era of Hawai’’’s champion surfers –...
Stoke in Place
South Shore Delight
By Andrew Oliver If there was ever a time in need of a distraction, it’s now. The long summer days...
 Summer Shine By Andrew Oliver As we edge into nearly half of a year living under the threat of...
By Mara Pyzel  Photos Brian Bielmann Tall, tanned, and talented af, the classically elegant Hawaiian longboarder is far more than meets the eye. Multiple World Longboard titles. Check. North Shore native. Yup. Graceful, kind, good-natured. One hundred. Twenty-one-year-old Honolua Blomfield embodies all those things, always. With formal surfing on hold...
Our next cover, Josh Moniz, Kewalos. ???? Brian Bielmann Cover Story / Brian Bielmann, Photo Editor “I’ve lived on the north shore...
By Shawn Pila Our boy @mikey.redd went with his gut, paid his dues and landed the cover shot of @freesurfmag’s finest publication...
Forever Blue
An effort to positively impact the health of our oceans, land, and air.
By Mara Pyzel The realities of climate change and projections for our planet can be terrifying. But know this: you are not alone in feeling overwhelmed when inundated by this scary science. So Freesurf decided it was time to spread some good news, highlighting some steps (large and small) in...
Jaws Expert Paige Alms
Surviving Giants
A Big Wave Series by Shannon Reporting Photos: Ryan “Chachi” Craig Holding two world titles and three big wave event...
Cliff Kapono
The Surfing Scientist Saving the Reef
By Mara Pyzel It’s the stuff of legend: the single-celled organisms that form the foundation of our reefs are a...
