Environment

How three weeks of historic surf exposed a major gap in how we understand/manage California's beaches

For nearly a century, San Onofre has shaped California beach culture. But can it be preserved?

A coastal fix for erosion might reshape how waves break south of the pier

Iconic beachbreak becomes the world's 14th World Surfing Reserve; still needs help

Winter Waves, Disappearing Beaches, and Homes at the Edge

How dredging, development, and shifting sands reshaped the Bay forever.

After years of manmade sand-smothering, Puerto looks to dig out

This country’s best conservation investment is hidden in plain sight

A closer look at formerly iconic Florida wedge

A masterclass in coastal management

A closer look at what helps shape our surf spots

Why the surf we love Is rarely left to nature