David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Darcy Ballard foamball floating off Sumatra
Articles
Winter Retrospective 2026
Thursday 24/09
18
If this winter felt different than recent ones, there's a reason for that.
Lineup: Surfing and Subculture by John Witzig
Tuesday 22/09
18
John Witzig, in conversation with Robert Moore, at his exhibition at the Grafton Regional Gallery.
Vale Brian 'Squizzy' Taylor
Monday 21/09
26
Rodney 'Weasel' Bedford remembers a much-loved South Australian surfer.
2026 Trestles Pro: Finals Day
Saturday 19/09
96
The comp concludes with crappy surf, questionable judging, but two worthy winners.
2026 Trestles Pro: Day 3
Friday 18/09
47
A full day of competition with overlapping heats to grind through the rounds.
2026 Trestles Pro: Day 2
Thursday 17/09
33
The cut comes down for a number of CT surfers.
Kelvin Waves Across The American Coast
Thursday 17/09
9
Only moving at 10 kilometres per hour, but 10,000 kilometres long.
Rather Not Know
Sunday 13/09
102
At what point does knowing more start costing us something?
2026 Trestles Pro: Day 1
Sunday 13/09
18
Happy days for the Clarence as Oscar Berry gets the monkey off his back.
A Different High: Luke Cederman and Humour
Monday 07/09
44
"I like looking at things within surfing and picking them apart because a lot of it's fucking ridiculous."
2026 Fiji Pro: Finals Day
Thursday 03/09
170
"The surfing Gabe delivered was the way Cloudbreak is surfed in heaven."
Fast News
Watch: The Great(er) Australian Bight
Friday 25/09
4
Surfers have a chance to protect the Great Australian Bight in perpetuity.
Big Surftag Weekend Coming Up
Friday 25/09
Masters and Women's divisions will fight it out at Queenscliff and Curl Curl.
Polo Leaves Its Mark On The Pacific
Friday 25/09
6
Meanwhile, the Atlantic can't stir a single storm.
GoPro Or No Go?
Thursday 24/09
52
In 2026, wherever you go some weirdo is trying to film you.
Watch: 'Southern Edge' // Surf Section
Tuesday 22/09
9
Torren drops anchor and trims through a few sneaky pits.
Watch: Arch Whiteman // Four Days At Desert Point
Thursday 17/09
6
The benefits of last-minute planning.
Long Reef Storm Home To Win Men's SurfTag
Thursday 17/09
2
The win is Long Reef’s first Men’s title in 25 years of SurfTag.
A Tower Called Surfer
Wednesday 16/09
36
Authentic surf culture comes to Surfer's Paradise.
Oscar Berry's Last Stand
Thursday 10/09
34
Membership awaits at the club no-one wants to join.
25 Years Of SurfTag Kicks Off This Weekend
Tuesday 08/09
2
North Steyne Boardriders can create history this Saturday.
Early Forecast: 2026 Trestles Pro
Tuesday 08/09
128
Hurricane swell now, marathon swell then - what can CT surfers expect in between?
In the Forums
truebluebasher said:More! More! More!...you can't handle more...thank basesix for bringin' it...Bens tunesmiths : Let's Rock! Qld censors release :…
Wax Off > Tunes9,581
Wax Off > Tunes9,581
Howard Taylor said:For some strange reason AW, the Universe gave the genus Homo, Super Intelligence and it has changed our planets status quo. You are so…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,691
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,691
simba said:or Arnold maybe look along these lines and also plenty of small soft boards would work as well....https://sideways.com.au/products/bwood…
The Shaping Bay > The New Board Thread!444
The Shaping Bay > The New Board Thread!444
basesix said:damn that's funny, @tbb. that emo angst metal 'Now I'm Screaming in Code (You'll Never Read)' was gold.. so My Chemical Romance. [ I…
Politico > Next Federal Election9,655
Politico > Next Federal Election9,655
udo said:6'10 Arakawa Stun Gun Relistedhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1kaotQrerB/6'6 Webster Napalm - $200https://www.facebook.com/share/1DVFo132UA/
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,091
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,091
Supafreak said:^^^ very entertaining and I can honestly say , I would never go on a surf trip with those guys.
Wax On > Random surf clips3,232
Wax On > Random surf clips3,232
Wave of the day
Darryl Menzies
Wave of the Day
Kirk Jenkins in the eye of the serpent
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Traversing the Micah Margo comet belt
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Back to the camera, face to the wave
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Ace Buchan splitting the V
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Tommy in the slot - South Coast, NSW
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Dingo Russell speeding in Sumatra
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Ben Collier revelling in the Surf Coast's season of plenty
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
The fine grains of Greenmount
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In the Forums
truebluebasher said:More! More! More!...you can't handle more...thank basesix for bringin' it...Bens tunesmiths : Let's Rock! Qld censors release :…
Wax Off > Tunes9,581
Wax Off > Tunes9,581
Howard Taylor said:For some strange reason AW, the Universe gave the genus Homo, Super Intelligence and it has changed our planets status quo. You are so…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,691
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,691
simba said:or Arnold maybe look along these lines and also plenty of small soft boards would work as well....https://sideways.com.au/products/bwood…
The Shaping Bay > The New Board Thread!444
The Shaping Bay > The New Board Thread!444
basesix said:damn that's funny, @tbb. that emo angst metal 'Now I'm Screaming in Code (You'll Never Read)' was gold.. so My Chemical Romance. [ I…
Politico > Next Federal Election9,655
Politico > Next Federal Election9,655
udo said:6'10 Arakawa Stun Gun Relistedhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1kaotQrerB/6'6 Webster Napalm - $200https://www.facebook.com/share/1DVFo132UA/
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,091
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,091
Supafreak said:^^^ very entertaining and I can honestly say , I would never go on a surf trip with those guys.
Wax On > Random surf clips3,232
Wax On > Random surf clips3,232
Wave of the day
Darryl Menzies
Wave of the Day
Kirk Jenkins in the eye of the serpent
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Traversing the Micah Margo comet belt
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Back to the camera, face to the wave
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Ace Buchan splitting the V
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Tommy in the slot - South Coast, NSW
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Dingo Russell speeding in Sumatra
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Ben Collier revelling in the Surf Coast's season of plenty
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
The fine grains of Greenmount
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