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Surf towns—and their bizarre dynamics—exist all over the world. Hossegor and Capbreton, France. Photo: Trevor Moran

Inside The False Reality Of The Surf Town

Investigating the illogical value system at the heart of coastal enclaves.

Words by Jed Smith
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