Surfing news roundup—June 28, 2025

News alert! This week kicks off our weekly surfing news roundup, and there's no shortage of surf drama and inspiration. First up: The Wave—Bristol's solar-powered inland surf park—suddenly shut down this week in a swirl of financial chaos, only to reemerge days later under new ownership (but with bookings still paused). We'll talk about what happened, why it matters, and why you probably can lose money running a wave pool. Then, we dive into CNN's feature on women big wave surfers—highlighting Laura Crane and Polly Ralda, who are redefining what's possible (and surviving wipeouts most of us can't imagine). We look at how far women's big wave surfing has come, and how far it still has to go. Finally, a baby shark meets a baby surfer in SoCal, and everyone keeps their cool. We'll share what to do if you find yourself floating above a curious juvenile great white, why they're drawn to warm summer waters, and how often they're hanging out right under your board without you ever knowing.