David Thiem
Wave of the Day
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Articles
Early Forecast: 2026 Philippines Pro
Monday 26/10
5
One typhoon has gone and, right on cue, another one is approaching the Philippines Sea,
Gallery: Peninsula Pumping
Monday 26/10
6
Following a great winter, Victoria has continue to pump deep into spring.
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Finals Day
Saturday 24/10
44
"The WSL faced down critics and protocol to hold out for the best surf of the event."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 4
Friday 23/10
28
"The Artiste, as Paul Evans memorably described her, will not compromise."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 3
Thursday 22/10
45
"You have to create a storyline, a reason for people to tune in and watch you. No-one else is going to do it for you."
After Tahiti: Is Surfing Facing A Moment Of Reckoning?
Wednesday 21/10
108
Following revelations of serious misconduct, is surfing also having a MeToo moment?
Kneel And Deliver
Tuesday 20/10
22
Kneelos are getting a makeover thanks to grassroots interest and a wild tropical comp.
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 2
Sunday 18/10
63
"Gone was the Californian stoner body language, the bored, over-it vibe she sometimes emanates."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 1
Saturday 17/10
59
The WSL had "the greatest gift" bestowed on them in the form of 4-5 foot Supertubos.
Ameliaration: Looking For Clues In The Marshall Islands
Friday 16/10
22
Between surf trips, Martin Daly goes searching for Amelia Earhart's plane.
Forecast: 2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Thursday 15/10
17
The tents are up and the fragrant smell of sardines is wafting in the northerly.
Rachel Meets Kelvin
Tuesday 13/10
21
Several factors combined to flood Southern California, and most of them aren’t going anywhere.
Fast News
Watch: Tim Bonython // Best Of Cloudbreak
Friday 23/10
8
XL Cloudbreak through the ages, from Conan Hayes to Soli Bailey.
Junior SurfTag Showdown To Decide Series Champion
Thursday 22/10
This weekend, the groms have to step up for their clubs.
Typhoon Champi Steals The Crown
Wednesday 21/10
8
The Eastern Pacific has been getting the attention, but meanwhile out west.
Watch: Liam Turner // Sorted
Tuesday 20/10
15
Living, working, and surfing the Mentawais.
Eastern Pacific Breaks Hurricane Record
Wednesday 14/10
13
Fewer storms, but stronger.
Sierra Kerr And Ryan Kainalo Secure CT Spots
Wednesday 14/10
7
The 2027 Women's CT just got that bit more exciting.
Watch: Kobi Clements // Unwritten
Friday 09/10
15
Only seven minutes long, Unwritten is a physically pummeling clip.
Early Forecast: 2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Thursday 08/10
27
Though still a long way off, the wind and swell pattern is beginning to emerge.
Last Tix To Sydney Screening Of 'Stern Fever'
Thursday 08/10
Grab tickets to the world premiere of 'Stern Fever'.
Every Swell Has A History
Wednesday 07/10
39
...and you can track it with Swellnet's new hindcasting tool.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Cloudbreak XPress
Friday 02/10
12
Big and windy early, smaller and cleaner later.
Cronulla Sharks And North Narrabeen Boardriders Win Surftag
Thursday 01/10
Cronulla Sharks Boardriders have taken out the Saint Somebody Women's Surftag.
In the Forums
seeds said:Haha, that kernel kake resembles me.
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)112
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)112
benskii said:TBB, you're a legend. What a pair of posts. Illuminating and depressing. A big cluster crow's call.
Politico > Next Federal Election10,767
Politico > Next Federal Election10,767
udo said:Oh....RDC from Way Back Chiza 2015 View this post on Instagram
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,367
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,367
udo said:https://www.facebook.com/share/1Mc7aFEtNa/
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,125
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,125
AlfredWallace said:Benskii and Mrs Benskii Great photos and write up, love your efforts, the scale and perspective, soon as you wrote, Rocky’s and then…
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,139
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,139
blackers said:Yes, I watched it last night and really enjoyed it. Another place on the to do list, looks so much fun.
Wax On > Random surf clips3,252
Wax On > Random surf clips3,252
Supafreak said:This morning looking back towards Sumartra , clearest sky I’ve seen in 3 weeks since arriving. Haven’t seen the stars yet.
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates524
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates524
Roadkill said:https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/internet/australia-blind-to-a…
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 112
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 112
Wave of the day
Dave Otto
Wave of the Day
Mikey Brennan gliding across the cosmos
B K
Wave of the Day
Post-session appreciation
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Unattended and funnelling onto the flats
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Davi Glaser immediately under the hood
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Reconnecting with Josh Garner
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Nikki Van Dijk swinging the red blade
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Stadium view of Yorkes Classic winner Luke Sykora
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Dakoda Walters happily undercover
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In the Forums
seeds said:Haha, that kernel kake resembles me.
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)112
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)112
benskii said:TBB, you're a legend. What a pair of posts. Illuminating and depressing. A big cluster crow's call.
Politico > Next Federal Election10,767
Politico > Next Federal Election10,767
udo said:Oh....RDC from Way Back Chiza 2015 View this post on Instagram
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,367
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,367
udo said:https://www.facebook.com/share/1Mc7aFEtNa/
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,125
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,125
AlfredWallace said:Benskii and Mrs Benskii Great photos and write up, love your efforts, the scale and perspective, soon as you wrote, Rocky’s and then…
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,139
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,139
blackers said:Yes, I watched it last night and really enjoyed it. Another place on the to do list, looks so much fun.
Wax On > Random surf clips3,252
Wax On > Random surf clips3,252
Supafreak said:This morning looking back towards Sumartra , clearest sky I’ve seen in 3 weeks since arriving. Haven’t seen the stars yet.
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates524
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates524
Roadkill said:https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/internet/australia-blind-to-a…
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 112
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 112
Wave of the day
Dave Otto
Wave of the Day
Mikey Brennan gliding across the cosmos
B K
Wave of the Day
Post-session appreciation
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Unattended and funnelling onto the flats
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Davi Glaser immediately under the hood
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Reconnecting with Josh Garner
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Nikki Van Dijk swinging the red blade
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Stadium view of Yorkes Classic winner Luke Sykora
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Dakoda Walters happily undercover
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