surfing

India competed in surfing for the first time at the 2026 Asian Games and finished without winning a medal. The debut marks a milestone for the country's young surfing programme even though it fell short of the podium. Coverage has focused on India's inexperience in the sport against more established Asian surfing nations.

Forecasters are tracking a burst of severe weather spanning roughly three days, including a Nor'easter hitting the US Northeast, active hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Hurricane Paulette, dubbed a 'zombie storm' because it regenerated into a tropical storm long after weakening. AccuWeather highlighted the unusual combination, and coverage is focusing on coastal impacts, heavy rain, wind and dangerous surf conditions for affected regions.

Hurricane Polo is being tracked in the Pacific, with forecasters in Southern California watching whether its trajectory could bring rain, surf and coastal impacts to the region. Coverage so far focuses on the storm's projected path and what it may mean for local weather in the days ahead.

Tropical Storm Rachel has formed in the eastern Pacific and is being linked to an unusually active stretch of hurricane activity in the basin. Forecasters are watching whether the storm strengthens and what it could mean for coastal areas, while surf coverage highlights large swells expected from the string of storms.

Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys are pushing dangerous surf onto the Southern California coast, prompting warnings for beachgoers along the shoreline. The two Pacific storms, while remaining offshore, are generating strong currents and hazardous swimming conditions. Officials are urging caution at beaches as large waves and rip currents reach the region.

A surfer in California was slammed onto rocks by a wave powered by hurricane swells, before being rescued in a daring effort by a celebrity publicist. Details of the incident, including the surfer's condition and the exact location, have not been confirmed. The dramatic rescue footage has drawn attention to the dangers of surfing during hurricane-generated surf along the California coast.

A nor'easter hitting the Massachusetts coast has damaged a retaining wall in Scituate, as storm surge from the storm pounded the shoreline. Local coverage shows the coastal community dealing with the effects of the powerful coastal storm, which brought heavy surf and flooding conditions to towns along the South Shore.

Atlantic tropical activity has picked up, with meteorologists tracking two named systems, Fay and Hanna. Forecasters are monitoring their paths and warning coastal residents to watch for updates on possible rain, wind and surf impacts. The simultaneous systems point to an increasingly active stretch for the Atlantic basin.

Hurricane Polo has made landfall along the Baja California peninsula, bringing storm conditions to the region. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo, staying farther out at sea, continues to send swell toward Hawaii, where surfers are riding the waves it generates. The two storms are being tracked closely for their differing impacts on the Pacific coast and islands.

The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association secured its canoes ahead of an approaching storm and is now turning its attention to the Molokaʻi Hoe, the long-distance outrigger canoe race from Molokaʻi to Oʻahu. The organization moved quickly to protect equipment from high surf and winds while race preparations continue for the upcoming event.

High surf along the Southern California coastline has led Amtrak to issue a travel advisory for its Pacific Surfliner service, which runs along tracks close to the shore. Elevated waves can threaten the coastal rail corridor, prompting warnings or delays for passengers. Local news is covering the advisory as communities brace for potentially hazardous beach and ocean conditions.

A nor'easter battered the Massachusetts coast, with storm surge in Scituate damaging a retaining wall. The storm brought heavy surf and coastal flooding to the area, and residents are watching for further erosion and property damage as the weather system continues to move through the region.