Beneath every perfect wave is a formula of wind, swell, and seafloor. But for those who chase them, the ideal ride is part science, part soul. Image: KJELL SUWARDI LINDER / Getty Images.

In his mind, even if you trek out here and catch the perfect wave, you may still feel empty inside. And that’s an opening for God, he said. “Gringos are always trying to find themselves ...

A group of missionaries who surf have expanded to a remote part of Costa Rica, where people come from afar looking for the “perfect wave.” And maybe a little Jesus?

And so, when Gerry claims that a wave is “perfect,” his word carries weight. However, the wave in question might not be the ...

The wave was so perfect.” Still, while the performance on the water might not have been a 10 out of 10, the picture was certainly the image of perfection. Ad Feedback ...

The wave was so perfect.”Still, while the performance on the water might not have been a 10 out of 10, the picture was certainly the image of perfection. TAHITI, French Polynesia — ...

The wave was so perfect.”Still, while the performance on the water might not have been a 10 out of 10, the picture was certainly the image of perfection. TAHITI, French ...

The wave was so perfect.”Still, while the performance on the water might not have been a 10 out of 10, the picture was certainly the image of perfection. TAHITI, French Polynesia — ...

The wave was so perfect.” Still, while the performance on the water might not have been a 10 out of 10, the picture was certainly the image of perfection. For more CNN news and newsletters ...

The wave was so perfect.”Still, while the performance on the water might not have been a 10 out of 10, the picture was certainly the image of perfection. TAHITI, French ...

The wave was so perfect.”Still, while the performance on the water might not have been a 10 out of 10, the picture was certainly the image of perfection. TAHITI, French Polynesia — ...

It was a celebration worthy of the ages — or at least viral fame.Surfer Gabriel Medina was taking on Kanoa Igarashi, the man who beat him at the Tokyo Olympics and eventually won silver, and he ...