The notion of jazz as surf music seems absurd at first blush, but it can work surprisingly well. Some time ago I learned this by happenstance while listening to an album by fusion guitarist Alex ...

Calm, or normal tradewinds—ENE is offshore. Because Tracks is so user-friendly and the first spot most folks see entering the Westside, it cops a crowd. Normally not pro surfers, though. Tracks Beach ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. One of surfing’s main draws is the ability to detach and ...