John-John has revolutionised surfing waves with big faces such as those common at Bells. Jordy recovering from a foot injury and has not been surfing at his best this year, but cannot be discounted.

“The battery is running out,” the 11-time world champion said. Slater talked about ongoing injuries, his longtime relationship with Trestles and more.

Fans, competitors excited to see Kelly Slater surfing Trestles Pro Kelly Slater heads to his opening heat in the Lexus Trestles Pro south of San Clemente, CA on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Surfing legend Kelly Slater’s apparel brand, Outerknown, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new signature project.

Eleven-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater was honored with Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award in Madrid, Spain, earlier this week. Now retired from full-time surfing, Slater sat down with ...

But Bells waves themselves are often big and beefy, brooding and temperamental, bending their way into a surfing colosseum set beneath yellow ochre limestone cliffs. Big bad Bells during a 2011 swell.

The 60-minute film will bring big-wave surfing to the big screen with an up-close look at jaw-dropping waves filmed by Manhattan Beach surf photographer and artist Bo Bridges.

Current world champ John John Florence will be out for the competitive year, while Brazil’s Gabriel Medina and San Clemente’s Crosby Colapinto are injured.

Local legend and 11-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater is returning to his hometown. Slater will be in Cocoa Beach signing copies of his new book, A Life of Waves.

Local legend and 11-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater is returning to his hometown. Slater will be in Cocoa Beach signing copies of his new book, A Life of Waves.

‘Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves’ captures a champion’s passion Todd Glaser’s photos testify to the globetrotting competitiveness of the world’s most famous surfer.

The Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA, uses cutting-edge technology to create perfect waves. Surfers like Gerry Lopez test it, with commercial use ahead.