Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself.

to get out into the mid-50-degree water of the hallowed Northern California big wave surf break known as Mavericks. But because the swells were still relatively small, he and Luca Padua ...

Meteorologist Bill Martin, known for his surfer-meets-science vibe, retired Thursday from KTVU after 33 years at the Bay Area's local news station. Here's a look back at some weather moments during ...

“I’ve never experienced a sensation like that before” The wave — which thundered into Northern California’s Mavericks surf break on Dec. 23 — could potentially be the largest ever ...

“I’ve never experienced a sensation like that before” The wave — which thundered into Northern California’s Mavericks surf break on Dec. 23 — could potentially be the largest ever ridden Alo Slebir ...