Apart from parts of January and Magic May — both of which were pretty selective — 2023 has been a pretty forgettable year in the surf department for California. It was so bad back in April, we ...

In addition to papers on Surf and swash zone hydrodynamics, Scientific Reports welcomes all original research in the field of Physical sciences.

This time, however, it’s something different – a backwash novelty session at Pipe, literally surfing the wave in reverse. Honestly, not a bad way to fast-track the paddle-out to the lineup.

Hit play above to watch some highlights (and lowlights and backwash) of late season south swells and the locals and visitors who tackle ’em. *** More Wedge? We have a cam for that.

This time it’s Mason who gets behind the camera, offering insight on the music (“We want my mom to be all stoked on it”), his favorite sessions (Brazilian backwash, Pipeline, and sketchy ...

We invite studies that use advanced modelling, field observations, and experimental techniques to enhance our understanding of surf and swash zone hydrodynamics.